In December 2025, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, canceled its $350 million compact aimed at improving transport networks and land productivity in Malawi.

Date: 12/25

Region: Africa

Country: Malawi

Topic: Economy & Livelihoods

Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: According to Devex's reporting, Malawi is scrambling to keep critical health, education, and development programs afloat after deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid exposed the country’s heavy reliance on donor funding.

The compact planned to modernize revenue systems in the country’s four cities and upgrade over 280 kilometers of roads by May 2029. The Malawian government stated that it would have loved for the project to continue.

Source: Devex