IPNEWS: Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Bill McGill Jones notes that the ministry has adopted a comprehensive and inclusive approach to developing its new five-year strategic plan.
Minister Jones told partners and stakeholders at a validation meeting in Monrovia that the plan aims to strengthen service delivery, improve financial management, and align fully with the government’s medium-term development agenda.
He said the strategy is built on rigorous assessments, data reviews, audit findings, and consultations with agencies and development partners. According to him, the plan includes a monitoring framework to track results and ensure accountability.
The Deputy Minister revealed that Liberia’s draft national budget has recorded a historic 37.5 percent increase in projected revenue, with more than 94 percent expected to be raised domestically, a milestone he said reflects growing confidence in government reforms.
Minister Jones explained that the Ministry of Finance is determined to lead the country’s economic transformation through improved systems, disciplined resource allocation, and stronger public sector performance.
He thanked partners for their collaboration and called for continued support as the ministry works to deliver on its commitments.
