The budget is the economic bible of any nation. It is not just an assortment of figures and financial plans but a snapshot of the nation’s soul.
By Austin S. Fallah, Student of Economics, Public Policy, Law, Engineering, Finance and Leadership
When a budget embeds within itself the idiosyncrasies of its people and mirrors their aspirations, it reflects the prevailing national belief system and charts the trajectory toward social and economic emancipation.
The embodiment of such an economic testament in the taking care of the oppressed and articulating the collective aspirations of the Liberians toward a prosperous future echoes the brilliant efforts of Hon. Bioma Kamara, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning.
Under the exemplary leadership of His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and with the imminent support of the National Legislature watched over by Speaker Jonathan Koffa and President Pro-tempore Yonblee Lawrence, relentless strides have been made towards revamping Liberia’s financial landscape. The budget has not only become a financial plan but an accessible and integrated economic narrative accessible by all – the electorates.
By understanding the nuances of the financial equation among various societal sections, Hon. Bioma Kamara has woven together an economic vision that places a premium on uplifting the oppressed. It is a paradigm shift from the conventional budgeting process.
The Kamara-led team’s budget propositions reflect their profound understanding of the criticality of social welfare, education, health, and understanding that money matters must always serve humanity.
Their approach has breathed life into the otherwise mundane economic policies and numbers.
But Liberation is not an event, and it is a process that one that requires the careful crafting and execution of policies that not merely satisfy the immediate needs of the oppressed, but, more importantly, build the capacity for them to emerge from the shadows of economic marginality into the realms of affluence.
The financial blueprint laid down by Hon. Bioma Kamara and his team, under the leadership of President Boakai and Vice President Koung, plants seeds of liberation to lift the oppressed out of their plight and aims to position Liberia on the path of comprehensive economic emancipation.
But the buck doesn’t stop here. The actualization of this grand vision is possible because of the seamless blend of intention, strategy, and implementation.
Through this, the leadership succeeded in catalyzing the broader economic ecosystem to generate a momentum of wealth creation and distribution.
Notwithstanding fiscal constraints and competing demands, they balanced immediate deliverables and long-term economic relevance.
The economic efflorescence in Liberia, besides its fiscal implications, is a salute to democracy, a true illustration that the people’s voice is indeed the voice of God.
When the budget speaks the economic language of the electorates and takes into account the social and financial well-being of the oppressed and the aspirations of the nation in general, it gives testament to the strength of the democratic fabric of the nation.
The future is unpredictable, but if the present is any indicator, then Liberia is in good hands.
The Kamara-led team’s commitment to translating promises into policies and then into palpable gains for the people can lay an enduring foundation for sustainable economic development.
The economic revolution spearheaded by Hon. Bioma Kamara, under the leadership of President Boakai and Vice President Koung, has done more than just balance the sheets.
They have breathed life into numbers and brought the seemingly alien economic policies into the household lingo of Liberians.
Their forward-looking, participatory approach towards fiscal management has paved the way for the economic democratization of Liberia.
As such, they deserve applause that echoes beyond the borders of Liberia and reverberates within the heart of every nation.
They have set the standard for financial brilliance, a standard that the world ought to hail.