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<p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia on Thursday welcomed Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan II, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, along with his delegation, as part of the ongoing "Deep Dives" initiative spearheaded by the government. The visit marked a significant step toward fostering stronger inter-agency collaboration and improving service delivery across sectors.</p>
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<p>Receiving the Minister and his team at the EPA headquarters, Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s commitment to deepening coordination with key institutions. He emphasized the importance of aligning fiscal planning with the country’s environmental priorities to ensure sustainable development.</p>
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<p>The "Deep Dives" sessions, led by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), are designed to assess institutional challenges, identify strategic priorities, and enhance the efficiency of public sector delivery. During the engagement, EPA officials provided a comprehensive overview of ongoing programs, budgetary needs, and environmental interventions aimed at addressing pollution, climate change, and biodiversity conservation.</p>
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<p>Minister Ngafuan, for his part, reaffirmed the Ministry's dedication to supporting agencies like the EPA in achieving their mandates. He stressed the importance of integrating environmental concerns into national development planning and pledged to work closely with the EPA to ensure that adequate resources are mobilized for critical environmental programs.</p>
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