WASHINGTON, D.C. — Liberia and the United States have advanced consultations on a proposed new Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact, with electricity infrastructure identified as a central priority, according to a press release issued by the Embassy of Liberia in Washington on November 11, 2026.
A high-level Liberian technical delegation led by Alieu Fuad Nyei, National Coordinator of Liberia’s Compact Development Team, is in Washington, D.C., for discussions with MCC officials on the analytical and strategic framework that could guide the proposed agreement. The delegation’s visit was highlighted at a reception hosted by the MCC on November 10, where Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, welcomed the team.
Electricity identified as a critical constraint
Conteh urged the technical teams to prioritize investments that address Liberia’s high electricity costs, inadequate generation capacity and limited access to reliable power. He said these constraints continue to affect business competitiveness, discourage investment and raise the cost of operating in the country.
The Ambassador encouraged the teams to examine possible investments across electricity generation, transmission and distribution, while also considering the financial and operational sustainability of the sector. He highlighted opportunities for private-sector participation and renewable energy, including options that could extend reliable electricity to productive enterprises and underserved communities.
Five complementary areas also raised
Beyond electricity, the Embassy said Conteh identified five complementary areas for consideration: transport infrastructure and trade connectivity; institutional governance and regulatory reform; private-sector development; human-capital development; and environmental sustainability and social inclusion.
Those areas include improving roads, transport corridors and logistics; strengthening transparency and predictable regulation; mobilizing private capital and supporting small businesses and domestic value chains; expanding technical and vocational training; and integrating climate resilience, environmental safeguards and community participation into potential investments.
The technical delegation includes Thomas B. Kanneh, Senior Economist; Molley O. Kiazolu, Director of Finance, Investment and Trade; Kemoh Lumei, Director of Energy; B. Garmondyu Zogar, Environmental and Social Performance Specialist; Tennen B.D. Tehoungue, Social Analysis Specialist; and Antoinette Y. Sendolo, Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Specialist. Dele I. Shobayo, Senior Director at the Liberia Electricity Corporation, and Samuel Summerville, Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, are also part of the team.
At the reception, MCC Vice President for Compact Development Jason Small emphasized the agency’s collaborative, country-led approach. The Embassy also acknowledged MCC Country Director for Liberia Carrie Monahan and other officials involved in coordinating the engagement.
Proposed compact remains under development
The MCC Board selected Liberia in December 2024 as eligible to develop a new compact. That selection began a development process; it did not constitute approval of a final compact, a signed funding agreement or authorization for projects to begin.
The Embassy said the current consultations are intended to establish an evidence-based framework for identifying, prioritizing and eventually designing possible investments. The November 11 release did not announce a final compact value, approved project list or implementation start date. Those details remain subject to the continuing development process and subsequent decisions by Liberia and the MCC.
Sources: Embassy of Liberia press release, published by FrontPage Africa, November 12, 2026; MCC announcement selecting Liberia to develop a compact, December 19, 2024; MCC — Liberia Proposed Compact.
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