Liberia, March 20 -- Capitol Hill, Monrovia - The House of Representatives has ratified a US$40 million agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) to directly support fiscal year 2019/2020 national budget.

The financing

agreement, the "First Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation", has

already been signed between the Liberian Government, which was represented by

Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah and the World Bank

Country, which was represented by its Manager, Dr. Khwima Nthara.

However, in

line with constitutional provision, President George M. Weah is seeking

Legislative approval to consummate the agreement.

According to

President Weah, of the US$40 million, US$20 million is in t...