The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has officially launched the development of its new five-year strategic plan, designed to align with the Liberian government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
The strategic plan is intended to strengthen the ministry’s role as the steward of Liberia’s national development strategy.
Acting Finance and Development Planning Minister Anthony G. Myers stated that the new plan will serve as a roadmap to effectively deliver on the ministry’s core mandate. The plan will build on the lessons learned from the 2019-2023 strategic framework, addressing past shortcomings and identifying areas for reform and scaling up. Minister Myers also highlighted the goal of strengthening the ministry’s workforce to improve its effectiveness.
Minister Myers noted that a refreshed approach is essential due to the many changes in the ministry’s functions and mandate since its merger with the Ministry of Planning & Economic Affairs in 2013. He emphasized the need for a strategic perspective that allows the ministry to better coordinate, facilitate, and implement the ARREST Agenda over the next five years.
During the launch, Deputy Finance Minister for Administration, Bill McGill Jones, outlined the planning process and encouraged full participation from departmental heads and unit leaders. He stressed that the team’s focus must remain on improving the lives of all Liberians by addressing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, weak infrastructure, and limited access to quality education and healthcare.
The new strategic plan is expected to not only align with national priorities under the ARREST Agenda but also reinforce the MFDP’s central role in shaping inclusive growth and sustainable development across Liberia. The launch of the strategic planning process brought together ministry leaders and staff, symbolizing a unified step toward a stronger and more responsive MFDP.
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