–AS U.S. CONFIRMS LIBERIA’S SECOND MCC COMPACT
IPNEWS: Liberia has achieved a major development and diplomatic milestone following confirmation by the United States Embassy in Monrovia that the country has been reaffirmed for a second Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact. The announcement, made on Friday, December 12, 2025, underscores renewed U.S. confidence in Liberia’s governance performance and reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two countries.
The reaffirmation reflects Liberia’s performance against the MCC’s rigorous eligibility standards, which assess countries on democratic governance, control of corruption, fiscal accountability, and investments in people. Meeting these benchmarks positions Liberia to move forward into detailed discussions with the MCC on potential large-scale investments in priority sectors critical to long-term economic growth and national self-reliance.
For President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, the MCC confirmation represents a significant endorsement of its reform-driven development agenda. It aligns closely with the government’s ARREST Agenda, which emphasizes accountability, rule of law, transparency, and economic transformation as the foundation for restoring public trust and improving livelihoods across the country.
The importance of an MCC Compact to Liberia lies in its unique development model. MCC assistance is provided entirely as grants and is strictly performance-based, meaning continued eligibility depends on maintaining strong governance standards and delivering measurable results. Compacts are country-led and focus on removing binding constraints to economic growth, ensuring that funded projects have a direct and lasting impact on poverty reduction and private sector expansion.
Liberia’s potential second compact opens the door to investments in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, land governance, and institutional reform, areas that remain central to improving productivity, expanding access to basic services, and creating opportunities for inclusive growth. These sectors are also critical to strengthening state capacity and improving the overall business climate.
Liberia previously benefited from an MCC Compact that supported important policy and infrastructure interventions. The confirmation of eligibility for a second compact signals continuity and progress, while also providing an opportunity to address unresolved development challenges and deepen reforms initiated under earlier programs.
The U.S. Embassy described the reaffirmation as a reflection of the strong partnership between Liberia and the United States, rooted in shared values of transparency, accountable governance, and economic progress. It also highlights Liberia’s standing within U.S. development cooperation frameworks as a country demonstrating readiness to manage high-value investments responsibly.
While full details of the proposed compact are expected to be released in the new year, the confirmation itself sends a clear signal to international partners, development institutions, and investors that Liberia remains on a reform-oriented path. As negotiations advance, the MCC Compact is expected to play a central role in strengthening Liberia’s development trajectory and supporting the Boakai administration’s efforts to deliver sustainable economic and governance outcomes for the Liberian people.
