Monrovia, November 11, 2024 – The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) is set to conduct a series of validations for the County Development Agendas (CDAs) nationwide.
According to a Ministry of Finance and Development Planning release, the validation events will occur simultaneously from November 11 to 16 in the capitals of all 15 counties.
Participants will include legislative caucuses, county leaders, county councils, ministries and agencies, development partners, organizations representing persons with disabilities, civil society groups, and representatives of women and youth.
These validations mark a key step in finalizing the National Development Plan and the County Development Agendas following three months of consultations in all 73 districts. Two local think tanks, Subah Belle and the African Development Management Associates, facilitated these consultations.
Earlier, on November 5 and 6, sector-specific validations for the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development were held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
With the National Development Plan set to be launched at the end of November, representatives from ministries, legislative caucuses, county leaders, county councils, ministries and agencies, development partners, organizations representing persons with disabilities, civil society groups, and representatives of women and youth.
