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Minister Konneh showing Liberia’s poverty map to participants at the Grand Gedeh’s CDSC Meeting while Mr. Ryan of UNMIL look on.
Photo: MoPEA

Planning and Economics Affairs Minister Amara M. Konneh and the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General to Liberia (DSRSG) Mr. Jordan Ryan launched the Grand Gedeh County Development Steering Committee.
Photo: MoPEA

Culture troops display in Grand Gedeh at the launch of the County Development Steering Committee.
Photo: MoPEA

Press Releases & Announcements

The Government of Liberia releases the final results of the 2008 National Population and Housing Census

Friday, 15th May 2009

A release signed by the Chairman of the Census Commission, Planning and Economic Affairs Minister, Amara Konneh, disclosed that the total population of Liberia was 3,476,608 as of the night of March 20/21, 2008. Full Story

Planning and Economic Affairs Minister Konneh Visits Latin and Central America to Promote Development & Economic Partnership with Liberia

Minister Konneh with Ana Vilma de Escobar, Vice President of El-Salvador

Thursday, 26th March 2009

The Minister of Planning and Economic Affairs Honorable Amana Konneh, at the invitation of the Brenthurst Foundation, is visiting Latin & Central America this week along with key policymakers and private sector leaders from across Africa. Full Story

Minister Highlights the Importance of Governance and Rule of Law to Economic Recovery in Liberia

Minister Amara Konneh, second from left, during the panel discussion on fragile countries

Wednesday, 25th March 2009

The Minister of Planning & Economic Affairs, Amara M. Konneh, was among a number of development ministers from fragile states discussing the improved results in conflict and fragile situations towards a coherent, coordinated, complementary (3C) approach across security, diplomacy, aid and finance. Full Story

Ministry of Planning Bid Farewell to Ambassador Jordan Ryan

Ambassador Ryan receiving a traditional gown from Deputy Minister Peter Ben

Wednesday, 18th March 2009

The Ministry of Planning & Economic Affairs has paid tribute to Deputy United Nations Special Representative Jordan Ryan, for his contributions toward Liberia’s recovery and development. Full Story

Minister to Speak at 3C Conference in Geneva

Monday, 16th March 2009

The Minister of Planning & Economic Affairs, Amara M. Konneh, is among a number of development ministers from fragile states discussing the improved results in conflict and fragile situations towards a coherent, coordinated, complementary (3C) approach across security, diplomacy, aid and finance. Full Story

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