New York, U.S. — On the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, is set to take on a prominent role as one of the hosts of a critical high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue. The event, titled “APRM: Renewed Vision for Adaptive Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa,” will shine a spotlight on the continent’s progress and challenges in achieving good governance and sustainable growth.
The dialogue is a collaborative effort between the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the United Nations. It provides a platform for high-level representatives, strategic partners, and various stakeholders to discuss key priorities for improving Africa’s governance ecosystem, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The focus is on finding proactive, data-driven solutions to a range of issues, from financial mismanagement and corruption to social and economic disparities.
Minister Ngafuan’s participation underscores Liberia’s commitment to these critical conversations. The APRM is a voluntary mechanism where African nations self-assess and peer-review their governance performance. It’s designed to promote accountability and share best practices, serving as a powerful, homegrown tool for positive change.
The dialogue will address how to bolster governance reforms in the face of a complex and fragmented global environment. It will also serve to disseminate findings from key APRM publications and garner support for the APRM’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 among development partners. By fostering a collaborative approach, the event aims to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa’s own development agenda.
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