Finance Minister Advocates for Increased Partner Support in Shaping National Development Agenda

Monrovia, Liberia: Boima S. Kamara, Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, is urging international partners and allies to remain dedicated to supporting the country's development efforts.

Minister Kamara emphasized that under President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's leadership, significant strides have been made to include ordinary citizens in the creation of a national agenda that reflects their hopes and aspirations. He highlighted that the days when a small group in Monrovia made decisions on behalf of the majority are over. He announced the start of consultations across counties and districts for the development of the “ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).”

Starting in mid-July, two local think tanks, Subah-Belleh Associates (SBA) and Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), will spearhead the consultations for the AAID, the Public Sector Investment Plan (PSIP), and the County Development Agendas (CDAs).

Minister Kamara further revealed that these plans are set to be launched in November this year and will guide the formulation of national budgets.

The Finance Minister made these comments on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, during his first meeting with ambassadors and other international partners at the One UN House in Monrovia.

Minister Kamara expressed gratitude to Liberia’s partners for their ongoing support and called for continued assistance.

In brief statements, the dignitaries praised the Liberian government's people-centered approach in developing its agenda. They viewed this as a crucial step towards ensuring that the country's development aligns with the people's aspirations and committed to assisting the government in its efforts to alleviate poverty.