By: Julius Konton
On the opening day of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, led a high-level delegation in strategic discussions aimed at strengthening Liberia’s economic reform agenda.
The Liberian team held talks with the IMF Mission Team and the IMF Executive Director, Ouattara Wautabouna, focusing on critical areas such as the country’s continued commitment to reform, the importance of reliable economic data, and the implementation of both the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
These discussions mark a proactive engagement by the Government of Liberia as it seeks to consolidate gains from past programs and position the country for long-term economic sustainability.
The 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, held every October, convene global finance leaders, central bank governors, ministers of finance and development, private sector representatives, and civil society.
The meetings provide a platform to address pressing global issues, including financial stability, poverty reduction, climate resilience, and institutional reform.
Minister Ngafuan’s participation underscores Liberia’s commitment to deepening its partnerships with international financial institutions and advancing policies that promote inclusive and resilient growth.
