After Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ordered a global shutdown of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) operations in April, Nepal is awaiting a final decision on whether to continue MCC. The $697 million infrastructure initiative, which the US and Nepal co-founded, now faces uncertainty. Nepal has urged US agencies to continue support despite no official confirmation. While concern is rising over the broader impact of the US aid withdrawal, including the shutdown of USAID programs, the MCC board is expected to decide soon.
Nepal Awaits Final Decision on MCC Amid Looming Government Shutdown
