The Government of Liberia has confirmed renewed momentum in its partnership with the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a development seen as a critical step toward advancing the country’s infrastructure and economic growth ambitions.
The announcement, made on 29 July 2025 in Monrovia, follows months of uncertainty after the MCC program in Liberia was paused at the start of the current U.S. administration.
Liberia has now been formally proposed for reaffirmation into the MCC Compact, signaling a potential revival of a partnership that has previously brought major investments in energy and road infrastructure.
This progress comes even as the MCC recently announced the termination of Compact agreements with several other nations, raising concerns about the stability of U.S. development partnerships worldwide. For Liberia, the proposal offers a renewed opportunity to access significant grant funding aimed at boosting its power grid, improving roads, and fostering private sector growth.
Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, addressing local media, hailed the development as a turning point for Liberia’s economic agenda. “This reaffirmation speaks to the progress Liberia has made in governance and reform. It offers us another chance to accelerate infrastructure development and attract much-needed investment,” Ngafuan said.
The MCC Compact had been a cornerstone of Liberia’s post-war development strategy, with its first phase — completed in 2021 — delivering critical upgrades to the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant and major road networks. However, uncertainty over the program’s continuation had cast doubt on the country’s ability to maintain momentum on key projects.
The Liberian government has pledged to meet all eligibility benchmarks, including continued reforms in transparency, fiscal management, and anti-corruption measures, to secure the full reactivation of the program.
The MCC board is expected to make a final decision on Liberia’s reinstatement later this year.
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