Government Appoints Alieu Fuad Nyei to Lead Liberia’s Second MCC Compact Development
By: Melvin Flomo
Monrovia, Liberia – March 18, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has announced the appointment of Mr. Alieu Fuad Nyei as National Coordinator to lead the development of Liberia’s second compact under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
The appointment, which received the approval of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the concurrence of the MCC, follows what officials described as a competitive and rigorous selection process. The process included technical assessments, structured interviews, and extensive background checks on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and professional integrity.
According to the Ministry, Mr. Nyei emerged as the most suitable candidate to spearhead Liberia’s compact development efforts.
In his new role, Mr. Nyei will oversee key aspects of the compact formulation process, including evidence-based policy analysis and coordination among national stakeholders and international partners. He is also expected to contribute to the design of strategic investments aimed at driving sustainable economic growth, strengthening institutional capacity, and improving livelihoods across the country.
Mr. Nyei brings over 15 years of experience in macroeconomic management, regulatory economics, and public financial management. He previously served as Assistant Minister for Fiscal Affairs at the Ministry and played a leading role in regulatory economics during Liberia’s first MCC Compact at the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission.
His professional background also includes consultancy work with the Collaborative Africa Budget Reform Initiative, where he supported public finance reform initiatives in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Since 2023, he has been a member of the International Advisory Group on Public Finance under Overseas Development Institute.
Academically, Mr. Nyei holds a Master of Public Administration in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University and a Master of Science in International Finance and Economic Development from University of Reading. He has also completed executive training at globally recognized institutions, including Harvard Kennedy School, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the International Monetary Fund.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the compact development process remains inclusive, transparent, and aligned with Liberia’s national development agenda, with a focus on sustainable economic transformation and improved public service delivery.
