Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan
LiberiapoliticianMaleb. 19707.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is the Finance Minister of Liberia, known for his leadership in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. He has been instrumental in managing the country’s fiscal policies and budgetary allocations, particularly during challenging economic times. Recently, he issued a memo urging government spending entities to exercise fiscal prudence and prioritize their expenditures due to limited resources, highlighting his commitment to effective financial governance.
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Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has urged Liberians in the diaspora and international investors to look beyond Liberia’s troubled past.
Ngafuan Makes Investment Case for Liberia | InvestmentLiberia· 2026-09-27Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is the Finance and Development Planning Minister of Liberia who outlined a target of reaching 75 percent electricity access by 2029–2030 at the UN General Assembly.
Ngafuan: “Power will power job creation.” | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-24
Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is the Finance and Development Planning Minister of Liberia who called on investors to explore opportunities in the country.
Ngafuan Courts Investors in New York | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-23
Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan was directed by President Boakai to facilitate settlement of judgment debts.
Who Influenced Boakai's July 3 Letter to Pay US$355K Judgment Against LEC? | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-23
Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan served as the keynote speaker during Tubman University’s 17th Founders’ Day celebration.
Maryland Supt. Demands More Funding for Tubman University | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-22
Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is the Finance and Development Planning Minister summoned by the Supreme Court over a petition by ELTEL Network.
S/C Summons Ngafuan Over Eltel’s US$355K Claim | LegalLiberia· 2026-09-21
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is scheduled to join discussions on financing Liberia’s new action plan.
Liberia Takes Its Case to UNGA | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-21
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan says the Government of Liberia’s achievement of generating more than US$1 billion in revenue since January 2026 is directly supporting public services.
“US$1B Revenue Now Funding Salaries, Health, Education” | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-18
Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has rightly said Liberians should begin to see increased government revenue reflected in roads, schools, hospitals and other improvements in their lives.
US$1B Revenue: Don’t Just Spend It. Grow It. | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-09-18Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has challenged the Government of Liberia to ensure that the country’s rising domestic revenue is translated into visible improvements in roads, schools, healthcare and other essential public services.
Ngafuan Wants Revenue Gains Reflected in Roads, Schools, Health | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-16
He is the Minister of Finance and Development Planning in the Republic of Liberia.
“Seventeen Years of Excellence: Advancing Knowledge Innovation and Service” | OpinionLiberia· 2026-09-15
Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan emphasizes the importance of domestic revenue mobilization for improving the lives of ordinary Liberians.
Liberia Breaks US$1B Revenue Barrier | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-15Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has warned that delays by the Government of Liberia in paying contractors can trigger a wider banking-sector crisis.
Gov’t Payment Delays Can Trigger Bank Loan Crisis | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-11
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has set a US$1.3 billion domestic revenue target for Liberia by December 2026.
Ngafuan Sets US$1.3B Domestic Revenue Target for Liberia | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-10
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan used his remarks to turn the conversation toward the government's own role in the NPL cycle.
CBL Opens Nat’l Confab on Non-Performing Loans | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-10Anthony Myers, Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, speaking on behalf of Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.
World Bank Sees Up to 5.3% GDP Fiscal Gains for Liberia | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-10
Ngafuan is the Finance and Development Planning Minister of Liberia who disclosed the country's progress toward macroeconomic convergence.
Liberia Closes In On Full WAMZ Convergence | BusinessLiberia· 2026-09-10Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called for a renewed approach to development financing.
Ngafuan Calls for New Development Financing Model | BusinessLiberia· 2026-08-03Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan described the two documents as complementary instruments that will shape Liberia's economic future.
AfDB Endorses Gov’t's Reform Agenda with New Country Strategy Paper | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-31
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan say will create new opportunities for young people, especially those engaged in the creative industry.
Gov’t Targets 24-Hour Digital Economy to Boost Youth Creativity | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-29
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan successfully mobilized US$72.8 million in financing.
Boakai to Dedicate Gbarnga–Salayea Highway | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-28Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan represented the Minister of Finance and Development Planning and praised Harleyson’s professional experience.
MFDP’s New Deputy Minister Sets Agenda for Stronger Collaboration and Performance | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-24
Dr. Joekai thanked the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, for making the funding available for the Civil Service Agency to conduct the annual manpower hearings.
𝐂𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐋 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-24
Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan underscored the strong relationship between the rule of law and national development.
UNDP Reaffirms Support for Liberian Justice System as Magistrates Graduate | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-24
Minister Ngafuan called on ministries, agencies and commissions to put an end to poor planning and recurrent unplanned budget requests.
MFDP Opens FY2027 Budget Process | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-24
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called on Liberia’s international development partners to provide clearer details on their financial commitments.
Ngafuan Challenges Development Partners to Declare Funding Commitments | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-22Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has welcomed a delegation from the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation.
Gov’t Begins Technical Scoping Mission for 2nd MCC Compact Energy Projects | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-21
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan described the financing as a vote of confidence in Liberia’s development agenda.
House Ratifies US$30 Million Loan for Salayea–Konia Road | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-20
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has challenged a new corps of Liberian magistrates to resist corruption, uphold integrity, and defend the rule of law.
Ngafuan Charges New Magistrates to Protect Justice, Resist Pressure | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-20
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan said Liberia is accelerating implementation of the SDGs through its 2025–2029 National Development Plan.
Gov’t Reports Strong SDG Gains Despite Global Headwinds | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-14