Home | News & Events | Ambassador McCarthy Delivers Keynote Address at Medical Student Event
On Saturday, April 24, Ambassador Michael McCarthy delivered the keynote address at the Liberia Medical Students’ Association (LMSA) 48th Inauguration Ceremony. The event took place at the A.M. Dogliotti College of Medicine (AMDCM). He was joined by University of Liberia President Dr. Julius Nelson, Vice President for Health Sciences Dr. Bernice Dahn, AMCDCM Dean Dr. Lawrence Sherman, LMSA President Diafei Giddings, and others.
Ambassador McCarthy expressed his appreciation for being able to address the next generation of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals preparing to serve Liberia, adding “I applaud you on your choice of career, which you elected knowing the hard work, responsibility, and dedication that would be required.” He also noted the long history of Liberian medical practitioners impacting the profession, “Be inspired by some of your compatriots who have
Home | News & Events | Ambassador McCarthy Visits University of Liberia, Presents Forestry Book Donation
On Wednesday, April 21, Ambassador Michael McCarthy met with University of Liberia (UL) President Dr. Julius Sarwolo Nelson, Jr. on the Capitol Hill campus. They discussed the long-standing relationship UL has with the U.S. Embassy as well as UL partnerships with a number of U.S. universities and colleges.
Amb. McCarthy presents forestry books to Dr. Nelson
The U.S. Embassy Monrovia regularly facilitates opportunities for young Liberian leaders, including UL students, to connect with their American counterparts and gain exposure to U.S. higher education. These virtual and in-person exchanges include the Mandela Washington Fellowship, which brings young leaders from sub-Saharan African countries to the United States each year for academic coursework and leadership training. This year, through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, the Embassy is suppor
Amb. McCarthy, in remarks, hinted conditions for wining another compact project.
The Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) has ended with Liberia only left with the responsibility to maintain and sustain the gains made within the five years to have a hydropower plant. While this project that has restored Liberia’s hope has ended, there are still more projects that the US Government has, but with conditions to meet before benefiting from them.
Disclosing some of the preconditions on April 28, 2021 at a ceremony marking the closure of the MCC, US Ambassador, Michael A. McCarthy, says investment by the government in its people, sound economic policy and governance are some major factors that can qualify a country for the MCC and other supports.
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PRESIDENT WEAH: “In order to ensure that Liberia’s performance on the MCC scorecard is realized, I have directed the MCC compact eligibility committee to work closely with the U.S. government and MCC to enable us to qualify for another compact in the future.”
MONROVIA – President George Weah has assured the American government that his government will work tirelessly to ensure the projects under the Millennium Challenge Compact are protected, used for the intended purpose and managed sustainably.
“As President of Liberia, I take this responsibility seriously. I hereby assure the American people that my government will prioritize the due care regard of the investment made under the compact. Liberia will not remain complacent with only one compact; we will make it our mission to strive for the second one,” President Weah said.
President Weah, after acknowledging the donors who made the MCC Compact possible, including the American people, the Governments of Norway and Germany, and the European Investment Bank, also looked toward future possibilities: “As President of Liberia, I take this responsibility seriously. I hereby assure the American people that my government will prioritize … the investment made under the Compact. Liberia will not remain complacent with only one Compact; we will make it our mission to strive for the second one.”
The Compact, signed in 2015, entered into force in January 2016, and closed in January 2021, included:
Funding for the rehabilitation of the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant,