It’s been an incredible honor to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. I’m signing off, but follow @MCCgov + @MCC_CEO for agency updates.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to upholding the unalienable rights of all Americans. Today we honor his work in advancing social justice and equality in the United States by serving our communities and country.
By empowering women economically, we unlock a multi-trillion dollar opportunity that will increase GDP in the region and around the world. #InvestinginWomen
.@MCCgov remains committed to increasing economic opportunity for women around the world. You can read about our work in the #WGDP Annual Report: https://t.co/zdSvMI225X
All Americans should condemn today’s violence at our Capitol and attempt to interfere with our nation’s democratic process. The rule of law, democratic rights, & peaceful freedom of expression define American greatness and set the standard we uphold for countries around the world
MCC’s El Salvador Investment Compact has provided new economic opportunities for the people of El Salvador. Proud of what 🇺🇸🇸🇻 have accomplished together through the strong partnership & commitment of @nayibbukele + the Salvadoran Govt
Today, MCC is celebrating the inauguration of The Nahuizalco National Institute in #ElSalvador 🏫 The Institute will provide students with new classrooms, a library, a laboratory, & the opportunity for students to get degrees in agribusiness, carpentry, & food service industries!
📰 MCC’s last newsletter of 2020 is hot off the digital press! Click through to see special highlights from MCC’s work around the 🌍 in 2020 👇
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MCC program highlights from 2020:
⭐ Burkina Faso Compact II Signing
⭐ Board selection of Kiribati & Sierra Leone
⭐ El Salvador Compact closeout
⭐ Water kiosk ribbon cutting in Sierra Leone
⭐ MCA-Niger road rehabilitation launch
See more: https://t.co/I6bzvoGWV0
Proud to launch @DFCgov’s 2X MENA Initiative with a commitment to mobilize $1bn to advance women’s economic opportunity and inclusion. This announcement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to closing the credit gap and economically empowering women across the region.
2020 was a year focused on priorities with a purpose. Learn about MCC’s work with:
✳️ Women’s Economic Empowerment + #WGDP
✳️ Blended Finance / Private Investment
✳️ Regional Compacts
More: https://t.co/I6bzvoGWV0
#YearLikeNoOther
In MCC’s commitment to transparency, we released 84 evaluation briefs in 2020! Evaluation briefs are technically rigorous but user-friendly summary report on key findings from MCC investments.
Check out more MCC achievements in this #YearLikeNoOther ➡️ https://t.co/I6bzvoGWV0
MCC’s @WhiteHouse#WGDP accomplishments in this #YearLikeNoOther:
⭐ 14,000 women reached
⭐ 10,000 women participated in a program designed to increase access to economic opportunity
⭐ 4,000 women participated in a workforce training program
More: https://t.co/KFsHzG4ldl
2020 was a year like no other – proud of our incredible @MCCgov team who continue our mission to reduce poverty through economic growth.
Check out some MCC highlights from 2020:
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ICYMI: @MCCgov Board:
✔️ Selected Sierra Leone as eligible to develop a compact
✔️ Selected Kiribati as eligible to develop a threshold program
✔️ Approved $23M Solomon Islands Threshold Program
Congratulations @OECD on your 60th anniversary! Proud to continue our partnership in delivering more impactful & sustainable development achievements around the world
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