Millennium Challenge Monthly
The Newsletter of the Millennium Challenge Corporation

Millennium Challenge Corporation Reinforces Support for Africa: Malawi and Mauritania Selected to Participate
On December 12, 2007, MCC’s Board of Directors selected countries eligible for funding from the Millennium Challenge Account.

Millennium Challenge Corporation Announces $9.43 Million Pre-Compact Development Grant Agreement with Burkina Faso
On December 5, 2007, the MCC announced a grant agreement with the Government of Burkina Faso to provide up to $9.43 million to support the development of a Millennium Challenge Compact to reduce poverty and promote economic growth.

Features:
Visit MCC’s latest fact sheet on “Making Headway” highlighting results achieved in the fight against poverty.

Speeches:
Read Ambassador John Danilovich’s remarks at MCC’s December 13th Post Board Outreach Event following the most recent Board Meeting.

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Recent Events:
12-06-2007 -- Carnegie Endowment Hosts and Democracy Promotion

12-13-2007 -- Outreach Event on Recent Board Meeting and MCC’s Unique Approach to Poverty Reduction

MCC in the News:
12-07-2007 – International Herald Tribune -- U.S. budget crisis threatens novel aid program

12-19-2007 -- Washington Times -- State of decay

12-28-2007 – The Citizen – U.S. Says Aid to Country Rises

 
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