WHEREAS, the 2013 Act of the National Legislature, creating the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning in line with international financial management best practices, with the mandate to formulate, institutionalize and administer economic development, fiscal and tax policies for the promotion of sound and efficient management of financial resources of the government; Download Circular

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning announces the commencement of additional stakeholder engagement on the transition from GST to VAT.

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, under the outstanding leadership of Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr., along with his hardworking team of Deputy and Assistant Ministers, as well as, the entire workforce of the Ministry conveys messages of best wishes during this festive Christmas Season and a prosperous 2022 to H.E President Dr. George M. Weah and members of the Cabinet,

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County - Reform Coordination Unit at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning holds working session on National Capacity Building Implementation Plan (December 15-17)

Monrovia, Liberia - The World Bank Group Executive Director for Liberia, Dr. Taufila Nyamadzabo, arrives in Liberia on the evening of Wednesday, December 8, for a two-day official visit. During this visit, he will be discussing opportunities to promote growth, Liberia’s COVID-19 response efforts and economic diversification. The Executive Director will visit project sites.

Freetown, Sierra Leone - The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on 30^th November embarked on a four day study tour to neighboring Freetown, Sierra Leone. The objective of the mission was to conduct a comparative salary and allowances analyses of teaching and other administrative staff at state-run universities in Sierra Leone. The outcome is expected to help inform policy makers in addressing some of the financial working conditions at the University of Liberia.

Monrovia, Liberia - Dr. Samora P.Z. Wolokolie, the acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning says Tax exemption is cardinal for the collection of domestic revenue.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on behalf of President George M. Weah and the Executive Branch of Government, on Thursday November 18, submitted the draft national budget which will run from Jan 1 to December 31, 2022, to the National Legislature.

The Government of Liberia through the Reform Coordination Unit at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, presented several new copies of the Amendment and Restatement of the Public Financial Management Act of 2009 to six ministries and agencies across Government.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, is holding a two-day dialogue with civil society organizations, on the recommendations proffered in the “Shadow” budget option paper developed by CSOs during the formulation FY 2020/2021.

(L-R) Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr., Loretta Alethea Pope Kaithe, of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia; Andersen Miamen of CENTAL; Mmonbeydo Nadine Joah of the Organization for Women and Children; Lawrence Yealue of Accountability Lab Liberia; and Ralph Jimmeh of Integrity Watch.

Monrovia, Liberia - Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Samuel D. Tweah, Jr., on Wednesday, October 27, met with representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to explore avenues of enhancing and strengthening government-CSO partnership.

Monrovia, Liberia - Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has expressed the need for the Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) to focus on climate and smart agriculture for Africa’s potential.
Doing this, he said, will enhance economic growth and development on the continent.

On the margins of the  Annual Meetings of the Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr.  participates in a Business Round Table on Climate Finance via Zoom. The Minister will serve as a panelist and will address global and national climate finance imperatives.

Kakata, Margibi County - Comptroller and Accountant General Atty. Janka A. Kowo, says, timely budget execution and reporting rests on the shoulders of comptrollers and accountants across government spending entities.

Monrovia, Liberia - The Government of Liberia and the World Bank on Tuesday October 19, 2021, signed a financing agreement in the amount of US$ 40 million for sustainable Management of fisheries project.

Monrovia, Liberia - Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Augustus J. Flomo, says Health and Social intervention are essential factors for economic growth and development.

Monrovia, Liberia - Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Samuel D. Tweah Jr, has said that Liberia is the “basket of democracy”, due to several reforms and new strategies implemented by the administration of President George Manner Weah.

The Ministry of Finance and Development has bid farewell to outgoing African Development Bank Country Manager for Liberia Dr. Orison M. Amu as the cooperation between the Bank and Liberia remains strong and continues to grow.

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Birthday Greetings to His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah

Happy, Happy Birthday, Our Beloved President!!!