Hon. Tanneh G. Brunson

Deputy Minister of Budget & Development Planning

Leads national budget formulation, the Public Sector Investment Programme and alignment of sector plans with the National Development Plan.

"Budgets are blueprints — they must reflect the priorities of our people."

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Professional Summary

Hon. Tanneh G. Brunson oversees Liberia's national budget cycle from preparation through performance review, anchors the Public Sector Investment Programme, and ensures alignment with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Her department also leads the Open Budget Initiative and produces the Citizen's Guide to the National Budget.

Career Highlights

2018 – Present
Deputy Minister of Budget & Development Planning
Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, Republic of Liberia

Key Accomplishments

Coordinates preparation of the FY2026 Approved National Budget and the FY2026 Draft Supplementary Budget.
Leads the Open Budget Initiative — driving fiscal transparency via the FY2025 Citizen's Guide and nationwide county outreach (e.g. Kakata launch).
Anchors the Budget Framework Paper, Budget Calendar and Budget Call Circulars that structure each fiscal cycle.
Aligns the Public Sector Investment Programme with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (2025-2029) and County Development Agendas.