The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency, RREA, has held talks with the Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, on reforms and institutional changes aimed at improving Liberia’s energy sector.
The meeting in Monrovia focused on policy gaps, institutional responsibilities and possible areas where the MCC could provide support ahead of the anticipated launch of a new MCC Compact in 2027.
RREA Executive Director Samuel Bocay Nagbe briefed the MCC delegation on the agency’s completed and ongoing projects, particularly efforts to expand electricity access in rural and underserved communities.
Mr. Nagbe also presented a proposal to provide electricity to 400 rural community clinics by 2030.
The initiative, estimated to cost about ten million US dollars, is aimed at improving healthcare delivery in communities without reliable electricity.
The agency says its goal is to ensure that no baby is born in the dark.
MCC Country Director Kevin George welcomed RREA’s progress in expanding rural electricity access.
He urged the agency to identify priority areas where MCC assistance could have the greatest impact as preparations continue for the proposed 2027 Compact.
The discussions also examined ways of expanding clean, affordable and reliable off-grid electricity solutions, including mini-grids, to hard-to-reach communities.
Participants further discussed strengthening institutional roles within Liberia’s energy sector and developing sustainable financing mechanisms for the Rural Energy Fund.
The fund could help finance mini-grid projects in underserved communities, including areas with tourism potential.
RREA says it will continue working with development partners to advance reforms and partnerships aimed at achieving reliable, affordable, sustainable and inclusive electricity access across Liberia.
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