Overview

To be a candidate for MCC program assistance, countries must

• Not exceed certain per-capita, annual income levels;
• Not be subject to any number of U.S. or international sanctions.

The World Bank sets the income levels annually in late June or early July. Based on this information, MCC establishes a candidate country report.

Candidate Countries for Fiscal Year 2009

Candidate countries compete within two income categories, which are determined by a country’s per capita gross national income (GNI):

• Low Income: Countries must have a GNI equal to or less than $1,785 per capita.
• Lower Middle Income: Countries must have a GNI between $1,786 and $3,705 per capita.

Low Income Category

Countries must have a GNI equal to or less than $1,785 per capita. Countries are listed alphabetically.

Lower Middle Income Category

Countries must have a GNI between $1,786 and $3,705 per capita. Countries are listed alphabetically.