Several Liberians have expressed mixed reactions on the MCC scorecard with some applauding the government’s efforts aimed at controlling corruption and protecting democratic rights, while others expressed concern about the slow pace in other areas of governance. In a random interview, the citizens consider 12 out of 21 indicators as the first step to progress.
Rufus, a petty trader, wondered how the MCC scorecard will it minimize the price of basic commodities on the local market. He said the Boakai government needs to be serious in fixing the country rather than celebrating a scorecard that will not put food on their table. The citizens want President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to focus on creating jobs adding ‘this government was not elected to celebrate MCC scorecard rather elected to create jobs.’
Another citizen shared his views on the MCC scorecard acknowledging that Liberia has made progress in some critical areas, but called on the government to double its efforts in working on the creation of opportunities for employment A citizens who claim to be a member of the Unity Party and an employee of the Monrovia City Cooperation disagreed with those who downplayed the significance of the MCC compact, saying that it can make a real difference in the lives of Liberians.
He noted that the first MCC compact brought electricity to the country and that the next compact can help fill critical gaps in areas such as road construction, healthcare, and agriculture. Matthew called on Liberians to stop playing politics with everything and to recognize that the country belongs to all Liberians, regardless of political affiliation.
Liberia has received its Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) scorecard for 2025, with a mixed bag of progress and challenges. The MCC scorecard evaluates a country’s performance in three main areas: economic freedom, ruling justly, and investing in people. Despite progress in controlling corruption and democratic rights, Liberia still faces significant challenges in other areas. The country’s fiscal policy score is low, indicating a need for improvement in budget management and transparency. Government effectiveness is also a concern, with a low score in this area.
Investments in people are also lagging, with low scores in health and education. This is a critical area that requires urgent attention, as a healthy and educated population is essential for economic growth and development. The government has acknowledged the challenges highlighted in the MCC scorecard and has pledged to address them. However, citizens are skeptical and want to see tangible action.
