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Jordan Signs $93 Million USD Agreement With MCC

AMMAN, Jordan — The Jordanian government and the US government-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on June 7 signed a $93 million USD agreement to expand As-Samra wastewater treatment plant in Zarqa gove

US, Armenia Discuss Future of MCC Projects

YEREVAN, Armenia (PanARMENIAN.NET) — The U.S.-Armenia intergovernmental committee discussed ways to maintain achievements in water use and agriculture reached during the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) program in Armenia, accord

Armenia to Spend $90 Million USD Under MCC Program

YEREVAN, Armenia (ARK A News Agency (Armenia)) — Some $90 million USD will be spent in the next year under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) program, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said on October 19.

Jordan, MCC Sign $275 Million USD Grant Agreement

AMMAN, Jordan (Jordan Times) — Jordan signed a $275 million USD grant agreement with the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to finance water projects in Zarqa governorate, according to Minister of Planning and Internationa

MCA-Armenia to Invest $180 Million USD for Irrigation Infrastructure

YEREVAN, Armenia — I he US government-funded Millennium Challenge Account-Armenia Program (MCA-Armenia) on September 27 announced that it will have invested some

MCC Approves $275 Million USD Grant for Water Projects in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan — The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) approved a $275 million USD grant for financing water projects in Jordan's Zarqa governorate, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary

MCA Completes 550 Meters of Canal in Norabats Community

YEREVAN, Armenia (Public Radio of Armenia) — The Millennium Challenge Account-Armenia (MCA-Armenia) on April 10 completed 550 meters of the tertiary canal in Norabats community. To mark the occasion, MCAArmenia, its partners and

MCA-Armenia Signs $15 Million USD Contract to Rehabilitate Canals

YEREVAN, Armenia — T he Millennium Challenge Account-Armenia (MCA-Armenia) on November 11 signed a $15 million USD contract with a consortium of Armenia's Arpa-Sevan OJSC

Moldova Gets $262 Million USD MCC Grant for Irrigation, Farming, Roads

Moldova (MOLDPRES (Moldova)) — Moldova will receive a $262 million USD grant from the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to fund the Preliminary Country Plan through the Compact Program.

Obama Nominates New CEO for MCC

washington, dc (Millennium Challenge Corporation) — President Barack Obama plans to nominate Daniel W. Yohannes as the new chief executive officer for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the White House announced on September 18.

Obama Nominates New CEO for MCC

washington, dc (Millennium Challenge Corporation) — President Barack Obama plans to nominate Daniel W. Yohannes as the new chief executive officer for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the White House announced on September 18.

MCC Stops Assistance to Armenia

BAKU (APA (Azerbaijan)) — The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has halted financial assistance to Armenia over recent Armenian government actions. The move will affect road construction projects in Armenia

MCC Touts Success in Water, Sanitation Projects in El Salvador

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is touting the initial success of its $461 million USD development compact with El Salvador, focusing on water and sanitation

Obama Won't Stop Water Aid to Tanzania: U.S. Ambassador

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The new administration of U.S. President Barack Obama will not change the amount of aid to Tanzania, including ongoing water projects, under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Millennium Challenge Corporation Program Provides Equipment

Jordan, BIREEN (Jordan Times) — The Local Governance Program, supported by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has provided tractors, bulldozers, sewage trucks and street sweepers, to help municipalities in Jordan address s

Millennium Challenge Account Funds to Save Dares Salaam From Water Rationing

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), a fund run by the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation, is now inviting consulting contractors to participate in a major clean water

African States Advised on Tackling Water Security

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has challenged the African continent to adopt new strategies to overcome the enormous challenge of having the lowest water security rates in the world.

Armenia: Doubts Raised Over Millennium Challenge Account

YEREVAN, Armenia (Armenia Now) — — Armenia's access to $235 million USD in Millennium Challenge Funs may have been compromised due to the political turmoil in the country that followed the February 19 elections.

Tanzania: USA Gives $750 Million USD MCC Grant for Infrastructure

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (The Nation (Kenya)) — — The United States is providing $750 million USD in the form of a grant from its Millennium Challenge Corporation to fund projects to improve water and electricity supply and roads.

Mozambique: Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact Signed

washington, dc (United States Millennium Challenge Corporation) — — The U. S. Millennium Challenge Corporation has signed a $506.9 million USD compact to promote sustainable economic growth in Mozambique, half of which is for water and sanitation.