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Aug 13, 2009
UNESCO Director General Candidate Ivonne A-Baki Joins MCC for a Conversation on Poverty Reduction Programs in Latin America
Jul 30, 2009
MCC and Global Health Council Host Forum on Health Care for the World’s Poor
Jul 23, 2009
MCC Team Visits Liberia, Discusses Possibilities for Threshold Program Projects
Jun 25, 2009
MCC Showcases the Importance of Country-led Development
Jun 10, 2009
MCC Board of Directors Meets to Address U.S. Government Global Development Priorities
Jun 9, 2009
First MCC-Funded Road in Africa Reaches Completion
Jun 8, 2009
MCC and Jordan Sign U.S. Government Grant to Develop Poverty Reduction Program
May 28, 2009
Millennium Challenge Corporation Commemorates Africa Day
May 22, 2009
MCC Acting CEO Rodney Bent Meets with Tanzania President Kikwete
May 20, 2009
MCC Briefs House Appropriations Subcommittee on Poverty Reduction Progress and Future Plans for FY 2010
May 19, 2009
MCC Board Authorizes Termination of Program with Madagascar
May 11, 2009
MCC Hosts Roundtable with Initiative for Global Development to Welcome New Frontier 100 Program Partnering U.S. and African CEOs
May 8, 2009
MCC Education Threshold Program Yields Successful Results from Two-Year Study of Girls’ Schools in Burkina Faso
May 7, 2009
President Obama Requests over $1.4 Billion from Congress to Fund Millennium Challenge Corporation in FY2010 Budget
Apr 28, 2009
Salvadoran President Inaugurates Construction on MCC-Funded Highway Project
Apr 27, 2009
MCC and Women Thrive Worldwide Host Public Forum Focusing on Women’s Roles in Solving the Global Food Crisis
Apr 27, 2009
Leaders from MCC and Partner Countries Focus on Fighting Global Poverty
Apr 13, 2009
MCC Partners with Paraguay to Combat Corruption
Apr 1, 2009
MCC Signs $13.39 Million Grant with Senegal for Compact Development
Mar 31, 2009
Millennium Challenge Corporation Highlights Business Opportunities in Africa
Mar 26, 2009
MCC Hosts Forum to Explore New Business Opportunities that Will Help Reduce Poverty in Morocco
Mar 26, 2009
MCC Strengthens Anti-Corruption Approach: Policy Now Available to the Public
Mar 20, 2009
MCC Places Hold on Poverty Reduction Program in Madagascar
Mar 11, 2009
New MCC Board of Directors Reviews Partnerships to Combat Global Poverty
Feb 25, 2009
CEO Statement on Proposed FY 2009 Funding for MCC
Feb 18, 2009
MCC and Oxfam America Highlight the Importance of Accountability, Country-led
Jan 21, 2009
MCC Acting CEO Welcomes Kenyan Delegation
Jan 16, 2009
MCC 2008 Annual Report Details Role in the Fight Against Global Poverty
Jan 16, 2009
MCC Announces Additional $30 Million Program with Paraguay
Jan 13, 2009
MCC CEO Welcomes Comments from Secretary of State-Designate Clinton’s Senate Testimony
Dec 11, 2008
MCC Reiterates U.S. Commitment to Fight Poverty Board Calls on Partners to Recommit to Democratic Principles; Colombia, Indonesia, Zambia now Eligible for Innovative Grants
Dec 5, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs Memorandum with United Nations World Food Program
Nov 25, 2008
MCC Urges Nicaraguan Government to Respect Democracy
Nov 20, 2008
MCC and Georgia Committed to Economic Growth
Nov 18, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation and Agence Française de Développement Seek to Increase Cooperation to Reduce Global Poverty
Nov 13, 2008
MCC and Habitat for Humanity discuss the housing crisis no one is talking about
Nov 12, 2008
MCC and Moldova Highlight Partnership and Development
Nov 11, 2008
Additional MCC Poverty Reduction Funding for Georgia Approved
Nov 10, 2008
MCC Releases Country Indicator Data Measuring Policy Performance
Oct 31, 2008
MCC CEO Ambassador Danilovich Sees Major Progress in Anti-Poverty Programs in Ghana
Oct 17, 2008
$15.7 Million MCC Threshold Program with Albania Signed
Oct 15, 2008
MCC Officials Join Cape Verde Prime Minister to Lay First Stone for Port of Praia Expansion Project
Oct 15, 2008
$24.7 Million MCC Threshold Program with Rwanda Signed
Oct 10, 2008
MCC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Sep 29, 2008
Statement by MCC CEO Ambassador John Danilovich Regarding recent developments in the U.S. House of Representatives related to MCC
Sep 23, 2008
MCC Compacts Totaling $2.55 Billion Enter Into Force in September
Sep 17, 2008
MCC Board of Directors Discusses Georgia
Sep 9, 2008
Additional MCC Support as part of USG Assistance for Georgia
Aug 19, 2008
MCC CEO Offers Condolences on the Passing of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa
Aug 14, 2008
Status of MCC Programs in Georgia
Jul 29, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation Highlights Business Opportunities, Streamlines Web-Based Procurement Information
Jul 28, 2008
Namibia and MCC Sign $304.5 Million Poverty Reduction Grant to Support Education and Training, Increase Rural Incomes
Jul 17, 2008
Senate Committee’s Proposed Funding Level for MCC Sends Mixed Signals about America’s Commitment to Poverty Reduction
Jul 15, 2008
MCC Board of Directors Approves $304.5 Million Poverty Reduction Grant for Namibia
Jul 14, 2008
Burkina Faso and MCC Sign Poverty Reduction Grant to Improve Agriculture, Roads, Girls’ Education and Land Use
Jun 17, 2008
MCC Board of Directors Approves Poverty Reduction Grant for Burkina Faso To Improve, Agriculture, Roads, Girls’ Education and Land Use
Jun 13, 2008
Leading International NGOs, Think Tanks and Senators join President Bush in Support of Full Funding for MCC
Jun 11, 2008
Historic Collaboration Launched to Provide Africa’s Farmers Technologies, Roads and Resources
Jun 10, 2008
Peru Launches $35.6 million Millennium Challenge Threshold Program Addressing Health, Anti-Corruption
Jun 9, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation Holds Private Sector Dialogue Sessions to Explore Collaborative Trade and Investment Opportunities
Jun 5, 2008
MCC Vice-President Speaks at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town, South Africa
May 23, 2008
MCC Statement Recognizing Africa Day 2008
May 22, 2008
Millennium Challenge Chief Outlines Consequences of Possible Senate Cuts
May 15, 2008
MCC and the Phelps Stokes Fund Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Advancing Diversity and Development
Apr 30, 2008
MCC CEO Ambassador Danilovich Meets with Philippine-American Community
Apr 30, 2008
MCC, USTDA and OPIC Working with El Salvador to Promote Development, Investment and Opportunities
Apr 29, 2008
MCC Unveils ERR Analysis Tool at Center for Global Development Symposium
Apr 22, 2008
Global Climate Change
Apr 21, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation Releases 2007 Annual Report
Apr 16, 2008
MCC Names Sherri Kraham to Deputy Vice President Post
Apr 15, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation Announces $3.25 Million Pre-Compact Development Grant Agreement with Namibia
Apr 2, 2008
MCC Announces Today that GE has Entered into an MOU with the Agency to Promote Sustainable Economic Development
Mar 17, 2008
Niger Launches $23 Million Millennium Challenge Threshold Program to Promote Girls’ Education, Combat Corruption, Reduce Red Tape
Mar 14, 2008
Kyrgyz Republic Launches $16 million Millennium Challenge Threshold Program to Improve the Rule of Law
Mar 12, 2008
Armenia and the Millennium Challenge Corporation
Mar 11, 2008
MCC Board Selects Philippines as Compact Eligible
Mar 6, 2008
Statement on Kenya and Millennium Challenge Funding
Feb 26, 2008
MCC CEO Briefs Congress on FY 2009 Budget Request
Feb 19, 2008
MCC and DFID Sign Agreement to Coordinate Poverty-Reduction Efforts
Feb 18, 2008
The United States and Tanzania Sign $698 Million Poverty Reduction Grant
Feb 11, 2008
MCC CEO Ambassador John Danilovich Offers Condolence on the Death of Congressman Tom Lantos
Feb 4, 2008
President Requests Increase in Funding for Innovative Foreign Aid Agency
Jan 30, 2008
Millennium Challenge Corporation Announces Program with Niger to Promote Girls' Education, Combat Corruption
Jan 30, 2008
MCC CEO Ambassador Danilovich Marks Fourth Anniversary with Members of Congress
Dec 21, 2007
MCC Expands Congressional and Public Affairs Team
Dec 12, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Reinforces Support for Africa: Malawi and Mauritania Selected to Participate
Dec 5, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Announces $9.43 Million Pre-Compact Development Grant Agreement with Burkina Faso
Nov 30, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Working with Peru to Improve Immunization Rates, Combat Corruption
Nov 14, 2007
MCC Releases Annual Scorecards Measuring Countries’ Performance
Nov 9, 2007
São Tomé and Príncipe Launches $8.66 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program to Support Fiscal Reforms
Oct 30, 2007
Senator Bill Frist and Kenneth Hackett Join MCC's Board of Directors
Oct 26, 2007
MCC Assistance to Yemen
Oct 22, 2007
U.S. and Mongolia Sign $285 million Compact To Reduce Poverty through Economic Growth
Oct 22, 2007
Press Release: Microsoft and U.S. Government Agencies Announce Initiative To Promote International Development
Oct 19, 2007
U.S. and Mongolia to Sign MCC Compact worth $285 million To Reduce Poverty through Economic Growth
Oct 1, 2007
MCC Announces Reorganization to Focus Agency on Compact Implementation
Sep 27, 2007
International Finance Corporation Report Identifies MCC Partner Countries as Leaders in Policy Reform
Sep 18, 2007
MCC Board of Directors Approves $698 Million Poverty Reduction Grant for Tanzania
Sep 12, 2007
MCC Approves $285 million Compact with Mongolia
Sep 12, 2007
MCC Approves $285 million Grant To Create Economic Growth in Mongolia
Sep 12, 2007
MCC Approves Threshold Program Grant to Fight Corruption And Improve Governance in Yemen
Sep 12, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Working with São Tomé and Príncipe To Develop and Implement Sound Fiscal Policies
Sep 7, 2007
MCC CEO Expresses Serious Concern Regarding the Funding Level in the FY 2008 Senate Appropriations State-Foreign Operations Bill
Aug 31, 2007
Morocco and MCC Sign $697.5 Million Grant to Spur Economic Growth, and Increase Employment Opportunities
Aug 23, 2007
Guyana Signs $6.7 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation Grant to Support Fiscal Reforms
Aug 9, 2007
MCC Board of Directors Approves $697.5 Million Poverty Reduction Grant to Morocco
Aug 9, 2007
MCC Board Approves Assistance to Support Governance Reforms in the Kyrgyz Republic
Jul 26, 2007
Congress Evaluates MCC Impact in Vanuatu
Jul 23, 2007
Lesotho and MCC Sign $363 Million Poverty Reduction Grant to Improve Healthcare Systems, Water Resources, and Private Sector Investment
Jul 17, 2007
MCC Applauds House Passage of Resolution Recognizing Lesotho’s Enactment of Law to Improve Women’s Rights
Jul 13, 2007
Mozambique and MCC Sign $507 Million Poverty Reduction Grant To Improve Water, Sanitation, Roads, and Agriculture
Jun 28, 2007
MCC Expresses Disappointment Regarding Fiscal Year 2008 Senate Appropriations Committee Markup for the State-Foreign Operations Bill
Jun 28, 2007
MCC Testifies before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa
Jun 27, 2007
MCC Board Approves Grant To Support Fiscal Reforms in Guyana
Jun 26, 2007
Alan Patricof and Lorne Craner Join MCC’s Board of Directors
Jun 19, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Hosts a Public Outreach Meeting
Jun 12, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Hosts a Public Outreach Meeting
May 22, 2007
Remarks by MCC CEO at the Africa Day Public Forum
May 21, 2007
Remarks by MCC CEO at the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Annual Meeting
May 10, 2007
Public Forum: “Building Responsible Partnerships: MCC and Africa”
Apr 18, 2007
MCC Honors Two Employees with the President's Volunteer Service Award during the 2007 National Volunteer Week Celebration
Apr 9, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Releases Annual Report
Apr 9, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Releases Annual Report
Apr 4, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Releases Annual Report
Mar 29, 2007
Uganda Signs Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program To Fight Corruption
Mar 27, 2007
Zambia Revenue Authority Opens Refurbished Client Service Center
Mar 23, 2007
Kenya Signs $12.7 Million MCC Grant To Combat Corruption in Public Procurement
Mar 17, 2007
Uganda Signs Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program To Fight Corruption
Mar 13, 2007
MCC CEO Testifies before House Appropriations
Mar 13, 2007
MCC CEO Testifies before House Appropriations
Feb 14, 2007
Yemen's Eligibility for Assistance Reinstated by Millennium Challenge Corporation Board
Feb 14, 2007
Yemen's Eligibility for Assistance Reinstated by Millennium Challenge Corporation Board
Feb 14, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Funding for Initiatives to Combat Corruption in Kenya, Uganda
Feb 5, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Statement on FY 2008 Budget Request
Feb 5, 2007
Millennium Challenge Corporation Statement on FY 2008 Budget Request
Jan 18, 2007
Remarks by MCC CEO Ambassador John Danilovich at Third Anniversary Forum Hosted by the Society for International Development
Jan 18, 2007
Remarks by MCC CEO Ambassador John Danilovich at Third Anniversary Forum Hosted by the Society for International Development
Dec 15, 2006
Moldova, United States Sign $24.7 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program Agreement to Support Anti-Corruption Initiatives
Dec 11, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Adopts Gender Policy
Dec 4, 2006
Ukraine Signs Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program to Control Corruption
Nov 29, 2006
El Salvador and the Millennium Challenge Corporation Sign $461 Million Agreement to Strengthen Rural Communities, Support Small Farmers, and Improve Roads
Nov 13, 2006
MCC and Mali Sign $461 Million Development Compact to Reduce Poverty;Irrigation, Industrial Park, Airport Improvements Key to Jobs, Poverty Reduction
Nov 8, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors Announces 2007 Compact Eligible Countries: Moldova, Jordan, and Ukraine
Nov 8, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors Announces 2007 Threshold Countries Niger; Peru; and Rwanda
Nov 8, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Approves $461 Million Anti­Poverty Grant for El Salvador to Strengthen Rural Communities, Support Small Farmers, and Improve Roads
Oct 26, 2006
MCC Board Approves $461 Million Development Agreement with Mali; Irrigation, Industrial Park, Airport Improvements Key to Jobs, Poverty Reduction
Oct 25, 2006
MCC Board of Directors Approves $24.7 Million Agreement with Moldova for Support of Anti-Corruption Initiatives
Oct 25, 2006
MCC Board of Directors Approves $55 Million Grant for Indonesia to Improve Childhood Immunization, Curb Corruption
Oct 17, 2006
United States and Jordan Sign a $25 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation Grant to Support the Country’s Economic and Political Reforms
Oct 16, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Releases 2007 Country Data Measuring Performance on 16 Benchmark Indicators; MCA Eligibility Creating Incentives for Policy Reform in Countries
Sep 18, 2006
Danilovich to Address First U.S.–Africa Infrastructure Conference
Sep 12, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation's Board of Directors Approves Jordan's Threshold Program to Strengthen Democratic Institutions
Sep 11, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Adopts Environmental and Land Access Criteria for Selection of Eligible Countries
Sep 6, 2006
Annual Report of International Finance Corporation Highlights Reform Incentives Created by Millennium Challenge Corporation
Sep 1, 2006
MCC Names Maureen Harrington to Vice President for Policy and International Relations Post
Aug 1, 2006
Ghana and the Millennium Challenge Corporation Sign $547 Million Grant to Combat Poverty
Jul 26, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs $21 Million Threshold Program to Fight Corruption in the Philippines
Jul 12, 2006
MCC Board of Directors Approves Five-Year $547 Million Anti-­Poverty Program Targeting Rural Poor in Ghana
Jun 16, 2006
The Gambia Suspended from Participation in MCC Compact Program
Jun 16, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Anti-­Corruption Initiative in Ukraine
Jun 16, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Anti­Corruption Initiative in Philippines
Jun 9, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Statement on Fiscal Year 2007 House Appropriation
Jun 7, 2006
MCC CEO Ambassador John Danilovich Participates in the 2006 African Growth and Opportunity Forum
May 22, 2006
Zambia Receives $22.7 Million Millennium Challenge Corporation Grant to Tackle Corruption
May 17, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation and Tanzania Announce $11 Million Threshold Program to Combat Corruption
May 8, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs Threshold Program to Fight Corruption in Paraguay
Apr 26, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Danilovich Announces Additions to Senior Management Team
Apr 18, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Board of Directors Approves Zambia’s Threshold Program to Combat Corruption
Apr 3, 2006
Albania Signs Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program to Tackle Corruption
Mar 29, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Ambassador John Danilovich Testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations
Mar 26, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs Five Year, $235 Million Compact with Armenia
Mar 22, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs Compact with Vanuatu
Feb 22, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs Compact with Benin
Feb 15, 2006
MCC CEO Danilovich Announces New Addition to Management Team
Feb 8, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Board of Directors Approves Paraguay’s Threshold Program to Combat Corruption and Strengthen Rule of Law
Feb 8, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Board of Directors Approves Albania’s Threshold Program to Tackle Corruption
Feb 6, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Statement on FY 2007 Budget Request
Feb 1, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board Approves Threshold Program to Combat Corruption in Tanzania
Jan 30, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Compact with Benin
Jan 24, 2006
MCC Releases Revised Environmental Guidelines
Jan 23, 2006
MCC Responds to Armenia's President and Foreign Minister
Jan 3, 2006
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Vanuatu Compact
Dec 19, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Armenia Compact but Expresses Concern Regarding Irregularities in the November Referendum
Nov 18, 2005
Press Release: Statement from MCC CEO Paul Applegarth on Secretary Powell’s Departure from the State Department
Nov 16, 2005
Ambassador Danilovich Streamlines MCC’s Internal Processes by Realigning Departments and Announces Two Senior Staff Additions
Nov 8, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Names Fiscal Year 2006 Threshold Countries
Nov 7, 2005
Ambassador Danilovich Assumes Duties of Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO
Oct 12, 2005
Senate Confirms Danilovich to be the Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO
Oct 8, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Names Fiscal Year 2006 Eligible Countries
Sep 23, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Finalizes Threshold Country Plan with Malawi
Sep 9, 2005
The Millennium Challenge Corporation Releases Fiscal Year 2006 Country Selection Criteria & Methodology Report
Sep 9, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs $6 Million Pre-Compact Grant with Mozambique
Aug 16, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves $295.3 Million Compact with Georgia
Aug 11, 2005
President Bush Announces Intent to Nominate New Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO
Aug 11, 2005
President Bush Announces Intent to Nominate New Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO
Aug 11, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs $3 Million Pre-Compact Grant with Ghana
Aug 1, 2005
Chair of Millennium Challenge Corporation Board, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Names Charles O. Sethness to Carry out Temporarily the Duties of Chief Executive Officer
Jul 28, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Identifies Candidate Countries for Fiscal Year 2006
Jul 20, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs $6.5 Million Compact Development Grant Agreement with the Government of Senegal
Jul 14, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs $175 Million Compact with Nicaragua
Jul 8, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves First Threshold Program
Jul 4, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs Over $110 Million Compact with Cape Verde
Jun 29, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Paul Applegarth Comments on Senate Subcommittee Action
Jun 27, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Seeks Ideas for Natural Resources Management Indicator
Jun 16, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Paul Applegarth Comments on House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations Markup
Jun 15, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Paul Applegarth Announces He Plans To Step Down in Future
Jun 13, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Two Compacts
Jun 13, 2005
Millennium Challenge Corporation Signs $215 Million Compact with Honduras
May 20, 2005
Press Release: Millennium Challenge Corporation Board Approves Compact with Honduras
Nov 16, 2004
Press Release: Statement from MCC CEO Paul Applegarth On President Bush’s Nomination of Dr. Condoleezza Rice to Head State Department
Nov 12, 2004
Press Release: Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Paul Applegarth To Travel to Benin, Madagascar, and Mali November 14-23
Nov 8, 2004
Press Release: Millennium Challenge Corporation Names Fiscal Year 2005 Eligible Countries
Oct 18, 2004
Press Release: Paul Applegarth, CEO Millennium Challenge Corporation Travels to Mozambique and Lesotho October 20-27, 2004
Oct 5, 2004
Press Release: CEO Paul Applegarth Reports to Senate on Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Progress
Sep 30, 2004
Press Release: Millennium Challenge Corporation Names Seven Countries Eligible for Threshold Program
Aug 26, 2004
Press Release: The Millennium Challenge Corporation Announces Fiscal Year 2005 Country Selection Process
Jul 20, 2004
Press Release: The Millennium Challenge Corporation Identifies Candidate Countries for FY05
Jul 16, 2004
Press Release: U.S. Senate Confirms Appointment of Two Members to the Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors
May 6, 2004
Press Release: The Millennium Challenge Corporation Names MCA Eligible Countries
Feb 2, 2004
Press Release: Fact Sheet on the Millennium Challenge Corporation
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