MONROVIA, LIBERIA-A high-level delegation from the U.S. Government’s Agency Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has held technical engagements with the Board of Commissioners and Management of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC).

The meeting was held at the Commission’s office as part of MCC-Liberia Compact preparation.

LERC is a product of the first Millennium Challenge Compact in 2015, underscoring the lasting impact of MCC’s partnership with Liberia.

When approved, the new compact is expected to provide significant support to Liberia’s Electricity Sector, with a focus on increasing access to reliable and affordable electricity nationwide.

According to a release, the MCC delegation was led by Ms. Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa at the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Also in attendance at the meeting were officials from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.