Augustine Ngafuan
Augustine Ngafuan is the Finance Minister of Liberia, who recently spoke out about the potential negative impacts of the United States' decision to cut funding for health programs, particularly the cancellation of a $17 million USAID-sponsored project which is crucial for Liberia's development.
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Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, attended the signing ceremony.
GLS Group, APM Terminals Partner to Establish Liberia’s First Export Processing Center | Business
Liberia· 2026-03-05
Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, and sectoral ministers joined negotiations.
Gov’t Convenes EU-Liberia Business Forum in Brussels | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-25
Assistant Minister for Development Planning representing Minister Augustine Ngafuan said the Ministry is committed to increasing the allocation for roads.
Public Works Launches 5-Year Infrastructure Strategic Plan | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-18
Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan insists the draft budget is not just historic—but transformative.
US$1.2B Budget “Contradicts” Boakai’s Dev’t Agenda | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-19
Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan also did not personally sign the agreement, sending proxies marked 'PP'.
Boakai Sends AML Deal Back to Negotiating Table | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-11
Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan did not personally sign the controversial ArcelorMittal Liberia third amendment to its Mineral Development Agreement.
Key Ministers Did Not Sign ArcelorMittal Agreement Awaiting the President — Legal Experts Warn of Red Flags | InvestmentLiberia· 2025-11-07
Minister of Finance Augustine Ngafuan has shifted focus to a US$96 million unaccounted for from the previous fiscal year (2023).
The LACC Must Investigate | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-09-10
Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan’s refreshingly candid remarks gave us a rare glimpse into what a serious national conversation about digital transformation might look like.
Technology Is Not a Luxury — It’s the Future of Liberia | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-07-26
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan was commended for pushing the YEIB project through the AfDB board.
Liberia’s Youth Finally Get a Seat at the Economic Table | BusinessLiberia· 2025-07-23
Hon. Augustine Ngafuan, Minister of Finance, is part of the high-level delegation accompanying President Boakai.
President Boakai Departs Liberia for High-Level U.S.- African Leaders Summit | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-07
The Minister of Finance, Augustine Ngafuan, was out of the country and unaware of any decision made regarding the railway.
Boakai Orders Reversal of Unauthorized Rail Operatorship ‘Decision’ | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-05
Augustine Ngafuan is the Finance Minister on whose behalf Bill McGill Jones launched the report.
MFDP Launches First Gender Disaggregated Statistics Survey Report | BusinessLiberia· 2025-04-17
Minister Ngafuan underscored the setback this development will have on the country, but also expressed confidence in Liberia’s ability to adapt.
‘Dead Aid’ Is Not ‘Dead Nation’ but ‘Big Push’ for Real Change | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-04-03
He acknowledged the crucial role of the extractive sector in Liberia’s economy and the need for a balanced approach to ensure that the industry contributes to both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
ActionAid Liberia Launches Extractives, Climate Research Report on DMR for Climate Financing | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-26
Liberia’s Finance Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, stated that canceling a $17 million USAID-sponsored project will directly and indirectly impact the country’s development.
The Consequences of US Health Funding Cuts on Liberia: A Call to Action | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-02-25