Acting Deputy Vice President for Africa at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Alicia Robinson-Morgan, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s Acting Minister of Finance, Madam Kadiatu Allie, at her George Street office in Freetown as part of a week-long official engagement aimed at advancing the implementation of the MCC Sierra Leone Compact.
The visit, which runs from 18th to 22nd May 2026, comes at a critical stage as Sierra Leone’s MCC Compact enters its important pre-implementation phase, signaling significant progress in the partnership between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
Alicia Robinson-Morgan, who oversees MCC’s multi-country Africa portfolio within the Department of Compact Operations, is expected to engage with key Government stakeholders and implementing institutions to assess ongoing preparations and strengthen coordination ahead of the Compact’s anticipated implementation.
During the meeting with Madam Kadiatu Allie, discussions focused on critical matters surrounding the pre-implementation phase of the MCC Compact, including progress made so far and areas requiring continued collaboration to ensure a smooth transition into full implementation.
Alicia Robinson-Morgan acknowledged the progress achieved during the pre-implementation stage, particularly in procurement and recruitment processes, while also commending the clarity provided regarding Sierra Leone’s financial contribution to the Compact. She emphasized the importance of sustaining momentum to ensure that all requirements are adequately met ahead of implementation.
Welcoming the Acting Deputy Vice President to Sierra Leone, Madam Kadiatu Allie expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded thus far and reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the Compact agreement. She underscored the Government’s determination to ensure that all necessary reforms and commitments are met to facilitate the successful execution of the programme.
The meeting also brought together senior officials involved in the implementation process, including Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie, Millennium Challenge Corporation Resident Country Director Steven Gruda, Chief Executive Officer of MCA-Sierra Leone Nyade Sesay and officials from the Ministry of Finance, including representatives from the Fiscal Risk Division.
Discussions among the officials centered on key issues relating to taxation, ongoing reforms within Sierra Leone’s energy sector, the Government’s financial commitments and other technical matters considered essential to ensuring the effective implementation of the Compact.
The engagement further highlighted the shared commitment between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Millennium Challenge Corporation to maintain progress during the preparatory stage, with implementation expected to commence in 2027.
The MCC Sierra Leone Compact is widely viewed as a transformative initiative expected to support critical development priorities, particularly in the energy sector, while strengthening institutional systems and promoting sustainable economic growth in Sierra Leone.
