MCC Podcasts
By Millennium Challenge Corporation
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Video podcasts of MCC's public events, informational and educational videos, and videos created by MCC's country partners. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a United States government agency designed to work with developing countries, is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people that promote economic growth and help eliminate extreme poverty. For more information, visit www.mcc.gov; privacy policy, visit www.mcc.gov/privacy.
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| 1 | VideoMCC Forum on Global Development | MCC’s inaugural Forum on Global Development offers a unique occasion for visionaries and practitioners in international development to meet, exchange ideas and honor three outstanding individuals for their work on gender integration, investment and innovation. | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoQuarterly Town Hall Meeting, March 2012 | Watch the overview of the March MCC Board meeting, including the proposed Zambia Compact and its water and sanitation project, the status of the Malawi Compact and a revised Threshold Program with Niger. | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoQuenching the Global Thirst: Challenges and Opportunities in Improving Access to Water & Sanitation | Watch a discussion of innovative approaches to improving access to clean water and sanitation. | 3/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoMCC and Indonesia: Investing in Innovation for Sustainable Economic Growth | Watch a discussion of MCC's Indonesia Compact and its clean energy, child health, and procurement reform initiatives. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Indonesia | On Nov. 18, 2011, MCC signed a five-year, $600 million compact with Indonesia to reduce poverty through economic growth. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes participated in the signing ceremony in Bali, Indonesia. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoMCC Quarterly Town Hall Meeting, December 2011 | Topics of discussion at this town hall include an overview of the December MCC Board meeting, MCC's annual selection of compact-eligible countries, Cape Verde's proposed second compact, and updates from the field. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoPutting Principles into Practice: Lessons from MCC on Country Ownership | Watch a discussion about country ownership with MCC and Oxfam America: How effective has it been, what lessons have we learned, and what do partner countries have to say about it? Country ownership is a core principle of MCC’s approach to development. MCC partner countries exercise country ownership when governments, in close consultation with citizens, take the lead in setting priorities for MCC investments, implementing MCC-funded programs, and being accountable to domestic stakeholders for both making decisions and achieving results. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoCatalyzing Economic Growth in Latin America: New approaches to regional aid effectiveness | Co-hosted by MCC and the Council of the Americas with keynote remarks by Asst. Secretary of State Jose Fernandez, this event focused on aid effectiveness in Latin America through the lens of private sector development, including lessons learned from the region. | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoA Conversation with President Kufuor, Daniel Yohannes and David Beckmann | On Oct. 19, 2011, President Kufuor, MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes, and David Beckmann discussed the challenges and opportunities involved in improving food security and generating economic growth in Africa. | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoMCA-Benin: Benin Compact Closeout | Discover how MCC’s $307 million compact with Benin addressed obstacles to economic growth by expanding a major port, promoting land security, improving access to capital and creating a more efficient judicial system. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoPost-Board of Directors September 2011 Meeting Town Hall | On Oct. 4, 2011 MCC hosted a public town hall meeting to discuss the outcomes of the September 2011 Board of Directors meeting, including updates to MCC’s selection indicators, the proposed Indonesia Compact, Tunisia’s eligibility for a Threshold Program and results from Armenia. | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoAlbania: Licensing and Registration | The Albania Threshold Programs established Albania’s National Business Registration (NRC) and Licensing Centers (NLC), as well as regional offices throughout the country. The one-stop-shops make it easier for businesses to register their businesses. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoAlbania: Tax Administration | One of the components of the Albania Threshold Program II improved the transparency and efficiency of Albania’s tax administration. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoAlbania: E-government | The Albania Threshold Program, Stage II developed e-government solutions to support greater transparency and accountability in Albania’s public administration. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoAlbania: Civil Society Engagement | One of the components of the Albania Threshold Program, Stage II program aimed to strengthen civil society engagement in Albania. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoBBC World News Article on Malawi Protests | On Monday, August 15, 2011, BBC World News ran this story on the recent protests in Malawi. Video courtesy of BBC World News. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoMCA-Nicaragua Compact Closeout Video | Discover how MCC's $113.5 million compact with Nicaragua rehabilitated roadways, helped set up successful rural businesses and improved the legalization of urban and rural property titles in the Department of León. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoJune 2011 Post-Board of Directors Meeting Outreach Event | On June 24, 2011, MCC held an event to provide an overview of the quarterly MCC Board of Directors meeting. Topics includde an update on policy reform initiatives, compact operations highlights and reinstatement of the Niger Threshold Program. | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoMCC CEO Daniel Yohannes on his tour of Oshikulufitu Combined School in Namibia | In June 2011 MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes met with students in Namibia who study in new schools funded by MCC’s Namibia Compact. The education project includes infrastructure improvements, institutional strengthening, and policy reform to ensure sustainable results. | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoInterview of MCC CEO Daniel W. Yohannes on Good Morning Namibia, June 2011 | MCC CEO Daniel W. Yohannes is be interviewed by Good Morning Namibia Host Kazembire Zemburuka. | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoVideo Blog: Oshikulufitu Combined School Visit | MCC is supporting expansion and renovations to this school and has also provided textbooks in the English, math and science. MCC CEO Daniel W. Yohannes toured the school site and saw both the expansion and renovation activities. He also visited a classroom to observe the textbooks in use, a cultural presentation by students and a short discussion with the Regional Director of Education, the Principal, faculty, school administrators, local elected officials and local community representatives. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoU.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center Briefing on AGOA | On June 2, the Washington Foreign Press Center hosted a press briefing with Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson, Deputy Vice President of Compact Operations for the Millennium Challenge Corporation Andrew Mayock, and Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for African Affairs Florie Liser to discuss the upcoming 2011 AGOA Forum and the U.S. government’s efforts to reauthorize the act. | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoMCC CEO Daniel Yohannes Delivers Keynote Address at Second Day of State Department Global Diaspora Forum | Daniel W. Yohannes, MCC's CEO, delivered a keynote address on May 18, 2011, the second day of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Global Diaspora Forum at the U.S. Department of State. The three-day event is bringing together over 300 leaders from diaspora communities around the United States with the goal of strengthening collaboration and engagement among those communities, civil society organizations, the private sector, and public institutions. | 5/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoMCG (MCA-Georgia) Closeout: Samtskhe-Javakheti Road Rehabilitation | The Samtskhe-Javakheti Road Rehabilitation project, aimed at constructing 224 kilometers of strategically and economically important roads, connects the poorest region of Georgia to the capital city. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoMCG (MCA-Georgia) Closeout: Regional Infrastructure Development | As part of MCC’s $395 million Georgia Compact, the Regional Infrastructure Development Project provided assistance to small and medium sized enterprises within the agribusiness and tourism industries, creating jobs and introducing best practices. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoMCG (MCA-Georgia) Closeout: President Mikheil Saakashvili | Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia, explains how MCC’s Compact with Georgia has impacted the country and how it laid the groundwork for future economic growth. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoMCG (MCA-Georgia) Closeout: Georgia Regional Development Fund | Discover how the Georgia Development Fund, as part of MCC’s $395 million compact with the country, assisted in the rehabilitation of municipal water and sewage systems providing clean and sustainable water supplies in rural areas. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoMCG (MCA-Georgia) Closeout: Energy Infrastructure Rehabilitation | The Energy Rehabilitation Activity, as part of the Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project in MCC’s Georgia Compact, repaired the north-south gas pipeline, which is the sole transmission line transporting gas to Georgia. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoMCG (MCA-Georgia) Closeout: Agribusiness Development Activity | As part of the Enterprise Development Project with MCC's Georgia Compact, the Agribusiness Development Activity provided technical assistance and grants to farmers and agribusinesses in critical value chains that supplied agricultural products to the domestic market or have export capacity. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoPost-Board of Directors March 2011 Meeting Public Outreach Meeting | MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes discusses the outcomes from MCC's March 2011 Board of Directors meeting. A panel discussion on MCC's results framework, a new private-sector and NGO engagement initiative, and a Results Spotlight on the compact closeouts in Georgia and Vanuatu will follow. | 3/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoIntroduction of First Lady Michelle Obama by Aissatou Diallo, an MCC beneficiary | MCC welcomed Aissatou Diallo and Fatimata Yanta, two young participants in the BRIGHT 2 schools project in Burkina Faso, to Washington D.C. to attend a White House reception hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day They were joined by Burkina Faso Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Board Member, Madeleine Sorgo Ouangraoua, a leader and advocate for women in that country. Aissatou, 11-years-old, was honored to introduce the First Lady at the event where she discussed her life in Burkina Faso and her success in school as a result of the BRIGHT 2 project. | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoPost-Board of Directors January 2011 Meeting Public Outreach Meeting | MCC CEO Daniel W. Yohannes discussed actions of the Board and recent activities at MCC, and introduced new MCC Board member Ambassador Mark Green. | 1/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoMemorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between MCC and the U.N. World Food Program | MCC Chief Executive Officer Daniel W. Yohannes joined United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director Josette Sheeran to sign a memorandum of understanding today to scale up MCC’s and WFP’s global economic growth, poverty alleviation, and food security efforts. | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoDoing Business with MCC, Part 1 | On Dec. 2, 2010, MCC hosted an event designed to provide firms with an understanding of the MCC procurement model and to provide MCC with feedback and recommendations from firms interested in working with MCC, including a panel on “Doing Business with MCC: Experiences from the Private Sector.” Panelists included MCC officials and representatives of firms working with MCC. Part 1 of 2 contains the overview of the MCC procurement model and the Q&A session. Part 2 contains the “Doing Business with MCC: Experiences from the Private Sector” panel. | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoMCA-Cape Verde: Building the Future | This video was produced by MCA-Cape Verde for the closeout of Cape Verde’s compact. | 11/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoMCA-Armenia: Accomplishments in Armenia | MCA-Armenia highlights the programs and positive outcomes from the $235 million grant provided by the American citizens. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoMeet & Greet with MCC Resident Country Directors | On Nov. 3, 2010 MCC held a meet-and-greet event with MCC’s Resident Country Directors. During the formal program, several directors reported on progress to date and answered questions on the MCC-MCA process. All directors were available for discussion at the beginning and end of the event. This video is of the formal program. | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Jordan | On Oct. 25, 2010, the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yohannes and Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Najjar signed a $275.1 million compact to reduce poverty through economic growth in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Jordanian Foreign Minister Nassar Judeh witnessed the compact signing at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoMCA-Nicaragua on Gender Integration in its Compact | MCA-Nicaragua explains the important, value and benefit of gender integration in its compact program. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoVoices from the Field: Edras Mateo in Honduras | Edras Mateo lives in Belen Gualcho, a town of about 18,000 residents in the Ocotepeque province in western Honduras. He is one of 122 program farmers in Belen Gualcho (out of 471 program farmers in Ocotepeque) who are receiving an integrated package of training that involves crop management, business skills, marketing, and post-harvest handling under the MCC-funded Rural Development Project. Edras and the majority of the farmers who have been trained are examples of MCC’s commitment to sustainably increase the profitability of men and women involved in agriculture. | 10/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with the Philippines | On Sept. 23, 2010, MCC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yohannes and Philippine Secretary of Finance Cesar Purisima signed a five-year economic development compact granting $434 million to the Philippines for investments in roads, community development projects, and improvements to the country’s Bureau of Internal Revenue. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III presided at the signing held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. | 9/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoGender Integration in Practice | The path towards empowering women and girls requires a clear understanding of how gender differences and inequalities have shaped their lives and opportunities. Please join us in a discussion of the challenges and opportunities we face as a donor community in achieving gender integration. The discussion will focus on areas that have been identified as requirements for successful gender integration: leadership, mandate, capacity, resources and accountability. | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoPrivate Sector Role in Sustainable Development | On Monday Sept. 20, 2010, MCC hosted a reception that brought together leaders from small- and medium-sized businesses, donors, the U.S. Government, and foreign governments to share ideas on ways in which we can partner to deliver sustainable solutions to the developing world. | 9/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoMCA-Honduras: Honduras Compact Closeout | As MCC's compact with Honduras comes to a close, project participants attend a celebratory event along with President Porfirio Lobo and MCC CEO Daniel Yohannes. | 9/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | VideoFighting Global Poverty: The MCC Approach | MCC Educational and Recruitment Video – Produced with images provided by MCC staff and in-country partners. For more information, please contact MCC’s Office of Public Affairs. | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | VideoMCC in Honduras | Presented to the MCC Board of Directors in June 2010, this video—produced by MCA-Honduras—provides a high-level overview of the programs underway in Honduras. | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoGender and Sustainable Development in Lesotho | In Lesotho, adult married women had the legal status of children and there was no movement on the “Married Persons Equality Bill” despite six years of effort. Watch this video to see how MCC helped move this bill through Lesotho’s legislature. | 4/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Moldova | On Jan. 22, 2010, MCC and Moldova signed a five-year economic development agreement granting $262 million to Moldova for investment projects in irrigation infrastructure, high-value agricultural production, and road rehabilitation. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Prime Minister Vladimir Filat of Moldova presided at the signing held at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | VideoPost-Board of Directors December 2009 Meeting Public Outreach Meeting | Watch remarks from recently confirmed MCC Chief Executive Officer Daniel W. Yohannes. Mr. Yohannes will discuss actions of the MCC Board of Directors. Following Mr. Yohannes’ remarks, a panel of MCC officials will provide further detail on FY 2010 selection and updates on country programs. | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | VideoVoices from the Field: Motlalane Malehlohonolo, MCA-Lesotho Public Outreach Officer | Motlalane Malehlohonolo, MCA-Lesotho Public Outreach Officer, talks about why the Compact with Lesotho is important. | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | VideoInterview with MCC's Resident Country Director in Morocco | Meet Muneera Salem-Murdock, MCC’s Resident Country Director in Morocco. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 52 | VideoMonitoring and Evaluation on mcc.gov | Learn more about how MCC remains committed to transparency by posting—and updating quarterly—its monitoring and evaluation information on mcc.gov. | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 53 | VideoSenegal Compact Signing Public Outreach Meeting | Video of the outreach meeting held after the Senegal Compact signing ceremony. | 9/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 54 | VideoMCC and Global Health Initiatives: Paving the Road to Healthy Lives | MCC and the Global Health Council hosted a public forum on July 29, 2009 to discuss the critical need to provide access to health care for the world’s poor, in part by building safe infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and health clinics. | 7/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 55 | VideoA Ghanaian Working Mother’s Story | Meet Barbara Ayisa, a farmer in Affumkrom, Ghana. Barbara is one of over 16,750 farmers who have been trained in sustainable farming and business enterprise through an MCC-funded program. | 7/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 56 | VideoMCC in Africa | -- | 7/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 57 | VideoAfrica Day, 2009: 'A Vision for Africa' | Video of MCC’s special event commemorating Africa Day 2009 where speakers addressed important issues the continent is facing in this time of global economic crisis, including constraints to growth in the region as well as promising trends for the future and a vision for the years ahead. | 5/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 58 | VideoMalawi Compact Development Private Sector Outreach | -- | 5/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 59 | VideoMCC in the Americas | A brief introduction to the Millennium Challenge Corporation and its efforts to reduce poverty throughout the Americas. | 4/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 60 | VideoWhy Americans Care About the World's Poor | Views from MCC’s private sector board members. | 4/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 61 | VideoPost-Board of Directors March 2009 Meeting Public Outreach Meeting | Video of the post-Board of Directors outreach meeting in March, 2009. | 3/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 62 | VideoThe Housing Crisis that No One is Talking About: Secure Land Tenure and Poverty Reduction | -- | 11/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 63 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Senegal | On September 16, 2009, MCC and the Republic of Senegal signed a five-year poverty reduction compact granting $540 million for road rehabilitation and food security initiatives in some of the poorest regions of Senegal. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal presided at the signing held at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. | 9/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 64 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Namibia | At a signing ceremony on July 28, 2008 in the Windhoek, Namibia, MCC and the Director General of the Namibian National Planning Commission (NPC) signed a $304.5 million poverty reduction grant. The signing was witnessed by the Right Honorable Nahas Angula, Prime Minister of Namibia, Dennise Mathieu, United States Ambassador to Namibia and a number of Namibian and US officials and stakeholders. The five-year Compact will help strengthen access to and quality of Namibia’s education and training sector, increase productivity of farm enterprises in communal rural areas and promote growth in Namibia’s tourism industry. | 7/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 65 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Burkina Faso | On July 14, 2008 in a signing ceremony at the State Department’s Benjamin Franklin room, MCC and Burkina Faso signed a $480.9 million poverty reduction grant. | 7/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 66 | VideoPoverty Reduction and World Water Day | MCC recognizes World Water Day and the importance of water in development assistance. This public forum highlights MCC’s work to bring sustainable water systems to our compact countries around the world. | 4/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 67 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Tanzania | On Feb. 18, 2008, MCC and Tanzania signed a $698 million Millennium Challenge grant in a ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MCC’s largest compact to date, the program will reduce poverty by increasing household incomes through investments in transportation, energy, and water. | 2/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 68 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Mongolia | On Oct. 23, 2007, MCC and Mongolia signed a $285 million Compact to alleviate poverty by stimulating economic growth. | 10/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 69 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Morocco | In a signing ceremony on Aug. 31, 2007 officiated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in Tetouan, Morocco, MCC and Morocco signed a $697.5 million Compact designed to stimulate sustainable economic growth. During the ceremony, Moroccan Prime Minister Driss Jettou and Ambassador Danilovich delivered remarks. | 8/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 70 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Lesotho | In a signing ceremony on July 22, 2007 at the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin Franklin room, MCC and Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations signed a $363 million Compact designed to reduce poverty by promoting sustainable economic growth. MCC’s Chair, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, officiated and witnessed the signing joined by Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili. | 7/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 71 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Mozambique | In a signing ceremony on July 12, 2007 at the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin Franklin room, MCC and Mozambican Minister of Development and Planning signed a $506.9 million Compact designed to reduce poverty in Mozambique by promoting sustainable economic growth. Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte officiated and witnessed the signing joined by Mozambican President Armando Guebuza. | 7/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 72 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with El Salvador | On Nov. 29, 2006 in Washington, DC, MCC and El Salvador signed a $461 million development agreement aimed at reducing poverty in the Central American nation. | 11/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 73 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Mali | On Nov. 13, 2006 in Washington, DC, the United States and the Republic of Mali signed a $461 million development Compact designed to reduce poverty in the West African nation. | 11/13/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 74 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Ghana | On Aug. 1, 2006 in a signing ceremony at the State Department’s Benjamin Franklin room, MCC and Ghana signed a $547 million Compact, or agreement. MCC Chair Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice officiated and witnessed the signing. She was joined by Ghanaian President John Kufuor. | 8/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 75 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Armenia | On Mar. 26, 2006 in a signing ceremony at the State Department’s Benjamin Franklin room, MCC and Armenia signed a $235.65 million Compact between between the two countries. MCC Chair Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice officiated and witnessed the signing. She was joined by Armenia’s Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian. | 3/27/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 76 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Benin | On Feb. 22, 2006, MCC signed a five-year, approximately $307 million Compact with the Government of the Republic of Benin. The Program is expected to benefit up to 5 million Beninese, over half of Benin’s population, and lift an estimated 250,000 of its citizens out of poverty by the year 2015. | 2/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 77 | VideoCompact Signing Ceremony with Cape Verde | On July 3, 2005 in Praia, Cape Verde, the United States, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, signed an historic five-year Compact in excess of $110 million with the Republic of Cape Verde to support the country’s goal of poverty reduction and economic growth. The Compact will help transform Cape Verde by making sizeable investments in water resources, agricultural productivity, major port and road improvements, and initiatives to promote the private sector, including investment climate and financial sector reforms. | 7/3/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 77 Episodes |
