Liberia : Center for Global Development : Initiatives: Active: U.S. Assistance: MCA Monitor: Threshold Countries

On July 6, 2010 the MCC and the government of Liberia signed a $15 million threshold program agreement designed to focus on improving land rights and access, increasing girls' primary education enrollment and retention, and improving Liberia's trade policy and practices. Liberia was selected for the threshold program in FY2009.

For comparison, review Liberia's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) and Liberia's County Development Agendas.

Country Eligibility

In the FY2011 selection process, Liberia scored above the median on four of six Ruling Justly indicators, two of five Investing in People indicators, and two of six Economic Freedom indicators. Liberia is a low income country (LIC).

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators

Review Liberia's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators

Learn more about the MCC's country selection process

Country Facts

Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)

Per capita income (GNI, current USD)	$160
Poverty rate ($2 a day)	94.8%
GDP growth (annual)	4.6%
Population, total	3,954,979
Rural population (% of total)	39%
Life expectancy	58 yrs
Literacy rate	58%