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MCC VP Alford discussed joint efforts to enhance the nation’s infrastructure during a morning meeting with Indonesia’s finance leaders.

Together, we’re exploring innovative financial models to ensure sustainable growth.

🇮🇩 U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia Kementerian Keuangan Republik Indonesia

Deputy CEO Chidi Blyden had the pleasure of welcoming over 40 Presidential Innovation Fellows to MCC! The PIF program unites the nation's brightest technologists, designers, and strategists with federal agencies as yearlong entrepreneurs in residence.

Fellows co-create stronger public services using data science, design, engineering, product, and systems thinking.

Our event featured insightful discussions on MCC’s approach to digital development and the exciting work Fellows are doing at agencies like DARPA, ARPA-H, and DOT.

👉 Interested in joining? Applications for the 2025 cohort open late summer 2024. Keep an eye on General Services Administration and White House Presidential Innovation Fellows for updates!

Live from Jakarta at the event! Today, MCC VP Alford discussed sustainable transport solutions for the future.

These discussions underscore our commitment to innovative infrastructure that supports a more efficient urban mobility in Indonesia.

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U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia

Bright and early in ! 🇮🇩🌅

MCC VP Alford met with the MCA-Indonesia II Board today, reinforcing our shared commitment to transformative development.

Together, we’re steering the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact towards an impactful and sustainable future.

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U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia

📍BELIZE 🇧🇿: Today marks a historic milestone in US-Belize partnership with the signing of the $125M MCC-Belize Compact.

This partnership will empower Belizeans by enhancing secondary education and modernizing the energy sector.

Together, through the MCC-Belize Compact, our nations will reduce the cost of electricity and improve the quality, relevance and access to secondary education in Belize.


U.S. Embassy Belize

📍 BELIZE 🇧🇿: This morning, CEO Alice Albright joined Prime Minister John Briceno and Minister of State Finance Christopher Coye for breakfast.

Discussions centered around the $21M Energy Project under the new $125M MCC-Belize Compact, emphasizing Belize’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

This compact is essential to our joint goal of economic resilience.

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Today, we celebrated a major milestone with the launch of the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact. See some captured moments of the excitement and collaboration that will drive Indonesia towards a brighter, more inclusive future.

🇮🇩 U.S. Embassy - Jakarta, Kementerian PPN/Bappenas Kementerian Keuangan Republik Indonesia

📍BELIZE 🇧🇿: CEO Alice Albright visited Maud Williams High School today to get a first-hand glimpse of the learning environment that GEMS schools offer.

Students at schools like Maud Williams will benefit from key reforms in the $125M MCC-Belize Compact, aiming to elevate post-primary education and empower the next generation with 21st Century skills.

U.S. Embassy Belize

Today, CEO Alice Albright had a productive lunch with Minister Fonseca and MoECST leadership, exploring transformative strategies to enhance Belize’s educational framework.

Discussions focused on advancing inclusive and equitable education reforms, vital for powering Belize’s future workforce.

This aligns with the new $125M MCC-Belize Compact’s goal to improve post-primary education and strengthen economic growth.

U.S. Embassy Belize

We’ve arrived in Belize! 🇧🇿

CEO Alice Albright is here to sign and launch the $125M MCC-Belize Compact, focused on education and energy.

This partnership will empower Belizeans by enhancing secondary education learning outcomes and modernizing the energy sector.

Excited to bring this vision to life! 🇧🇿💡📚

-Belize U.S. Embassy Belize

The Energy Project, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation - MCC grant, seeks to lower the wholesale cost of electricity and protect consumer interests by establishing a clear regulatory environment using transparent and competitive processes to select new independent power producers.

The 🇺🇸 is committed to helping build resilient communities in Belize – ensuring Belizeans have access to reliable, renewable, and affordable energy.

🤩 🇰🇮 They’re here! High-school students form Kiribati recently arrived in the US to participate in a one-year academic exchange here in the US!

The program is funded by the MCC-Kiribati Threshold Program that aims to enhance economic opportunities for the people of Kiribati. Students will be living with host families around the US and attending American high schools.

Their host families warmly welcomed them at the airport. We wish them an amazing exchange year!

🤩 Exciting News! Damiana Astudillo, Senior Director of Human and Community Development at MCC will be sharing her journey at Innovator’s Hour: Methods for Modernizing Government.

Join us tomorrow to learn about the methods and processes these senior executives are using to achieve transformational change across the federal government. Don’t miss this chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how we're driving change and innovation in government!

🗓️ Tuesday, Aug. 27 • ⏰ 11:30 a.m. EDT • 🔗 Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/innovator-shour-methodsformoder7224422231878029313/?utm_campaign=Innovator%27s%20Hour%202024%20MGL%20panels&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_3phfIeC52HQBv8lqFHycLLO9yUSFZIdl5N0LRgvbFgqVg8nzde7-LcfpvGtyJmfOXCK7nlfZ-utjd_AHif8pGzc93Hg&_hsmi=321139301&utm_content=321139301&utm_source=hs_email

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🚨 Final Call: The Deadline is Today!

Apply for the 2024-2026 MCC Advisory Council and join a vital platform for engaging with the private sector in support of MCC's mission to reduce poverty through sustainable economic growth.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: Today, closing at 5:00 pm EDT – just a few hours left!

🔗 Get all the details and submit your nomination here: Federal Register Notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/18/2024-13355/renewal-of-the-mcc-advisory-council-and-call-for-nominations

Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact.

📣 Public Comment Period Extended!

Great news! We’ve extended the public comment period for MCC’s approach to country ownership. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback.

🗓️ New Deadline: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Your feedback is crucial in shaping how we work with partner countries to deliver sustainable programs. Don’t miss this chance to have your voice heard!

💬 Share your thoughts 👉🔗 https://www.mcc.gov/country-ownership-approach/

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🚨 Final Call: The Deadline is This Week!

Apply for the 2024-2026 MCC Advisory Council and join a vital platform for engaging with the private sector in support of MCC's mission to reduce poverty through sustainable economic growth.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm EDT – just a few days left!

🔗 Get all the details and submit your nomination here: Federal Register Notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/18/2024-13355/renewal-of-the-mcc-advisory-council-and-call-for-nominations

Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact.

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Millennium Challenge

🇬🇪 Through MCC’s Georgia II Compact, we built an education system that prepares youth for the future. We have already improved the quality of STEM education for over 100,000 students, enhancing their opportunities in grades 7-12.

Investing in education means investing in our future leaders and innovators.

👉 Learn more: https://www.mcc.gov/our-impact/evaluation-briefs/

While Olympians were competing for gold in Paris last week, our interns took on a series of exciting challenges that pushed their skills, creativity, and knowledge of MCC to the limit! 🌟 We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication!

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In Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi, businesses face challenges due to unreliable power. Most commerce is conducted during daylight hours, and power cuts force firms to shut down or operate costly generators to keep essential equipment running.

Ivy, who runs a tailoring shop in downtown Blantyre, frequently experiences blackouts that disrupt her business operations. Reliable electricity is crucial for reducing the cost of doing business—not just for people like Ivy but also for those in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and service sectors.

MCC is committed to empowering businesses with reliable power to foster economic growth and sustainability! 🌍⚡

💬 Join Deputy CEO Chidi Blyden this morning with Rep. Gwen Moore at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Town Hall.

👉 Don't miss it! Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/UtHjNp96MiSTeJiX/?mibextid=9l3rBW

📣 We Want to Hear From You!  
We’re excited to hear your thoughts about MCC’s approach to country ownership! Your feedback will help inform how we work with partner countries to deliver sustainable programs.

📅 Public comment period open until August 20, 2024

💬 Share your thoughts 👉🔗 https://www.mcc.gov/country-ownership-approach/