‘On Development’ Podcast

“On Development” is a monthly audio podcast focused on topics of interest for both MCC and our partner countries. Episodes will center on new initiatives or innovations in the development space that are helping to reduce poverty worldwide.

June 29, 2023 | Episode 19

MCC at 20: Applying the Model to Emerging Challenges Globally

In this episode, the Woodrow Wilson Center's Mark Kennedy hosted MCC CEO Alice Albright and Wilson Center CEO Ambassador Mark Green in a discussion on what comes next for MCC and how the MCC model can be used to address today’s foreign affairs challenges.
May 2, 2023 | Episode 18

Democracy in the Digital Era

In this episode, we'll explore the challenges and opportunities of supporting democracy, good governance, and economic development in the digital era with MCC VP Alicia Phillips Mandaville and Steve Feldstein of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
February 28, 2023 | Episode 17

Empowering Women in Côte d'Ivoire Through Entrepreneurial Education and Digital Skills

In this episode, MCC Director of Gender and Social Inclusion, Krista Rigalo and DigiFemmes Program Director, Nadine Zoro discuss how DigiFemmes empowers women entrepreneurs with 21st-century skills to future-proof their careers and help their businesses thrive.
January 31, 2023 | Episode 16

Powering the U.S.-Benin Relationship

In this latest episode, MCC Resident Country Director for Benin, Chris Broughton, speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Benin, Brian Shukan, about the ways MCC is transforming the country’s power sector and what this means for the U.S.-Benin relationship.
December 7, 2022 | Episode 15

All Eyes on the U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit

In this episode, MCC Deputy CEO Mahmoud Bah and Dana Banks, Senior Advisor to the President and Special Advisor for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, discuss the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit.
December 1, 2022 | Episode 14

MCC Selection Season Update

In this podcast episode, MCC's Naureen Haque and Terry Fletcher discuss MCC's new scorecard indicator and how it measures disability rights and lessons learned from countries working to improve their scorecard performance.
November 1, 2022 | Episode 13

The Economics of Inclusion, Part 2

In part 2 of the Economics of Inclusion, MCC VP Aysha House continues the conversation about the importance of integrating inclusion and gender in development with Malika Laasri, Director General of MCA-Morocco, and Oumar Diop, CEO of MCA-Senegal II.
October 27, 2022 | Episode 12

The Economics of Inclusion, Part 1

In the latest podcast episode, MCC VP Aysha House talks about the importance of integrating inclusion and gender in development with Malika Laasri, Director General of MCA-Morocco, and Oumar Diop, CEO of MCA-Senegal II.
September 15, 2022 | Episode 11

Climate Resiliency and Stemming the Mongolian Water Crisis

In less than three decades, the population of Ulaanbaatar has nearly tripled, increasing the city's demand for water. To prevent imminent water shortages, the $350M MCC-Mongolia Water Compact supports Mongolia's efforts to expand Ulaanbaatar's water supply.
July 28, 2022 | Episode 10

Driving Digital Growth

MCC's VP of Congressional and Public Affairs, Aysha House, speaks with MCC's MD of Data Collaboratives for Local Impact, Agnieszka Rawa and Togo’s Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation, Cina Lawson, about using digitization to unlock economic growth.
March 31, 2022 | Episode 9

Nepal Compact Ratification

MCC’s Aysha House, VP of Congressional and Public Affairs speaks to, Fatema Sumar VP of the Department of Compact Operations about the journey to compact ratification in Nepal, why it was challenging, and what it means for MCC and the U.S. government.
February 15, 2022 | Episode 8

The Business of Kindness

MCC’s Acting CEO, Mahmoud Bah, speaks to Tamika Tremaglio, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association on “The Business of Kindness” and how we each can navigate our professional lives to better impact our organizations’ missions.
November 18, 2021 | Episode 7

It's Selection Season at MCC

In this episode, MCC's Aysha House, speaks to Dan Barnes, Managing Director for Selection, Eligibility, and Policy Performance at MCC, about how the agency selects eligible countries for grant assistance.
October 27, 2021 | Episode 6

Back to School with MCC

In this episode, MCC's Aysha House, Alicia Phillips Mandaville, and Casey Dunning discuss what the agency means when it says it’s a “learning institution” and how MCC applies its learning culture to its programs.
September 3, 2021 | Episode 5

Summer Camp with Isa Alcalde and Women in Science Morocco

In this episode, MCC’s Yennie Tse and Girl Up’s Isa Alcalde discuss Women in Science (WiSci) Morocco—a camp that brought girls together from around the world to explore their interests in STEAM fields and build leadership skills in a cross-cultural environment.
August 19, 2021 | Episode 4

The Foundation of All Development Activities? Part 2 of 2

In Part 2 of On Development’s conversation on nutrition, our panel discusses the external challenges—like climate—that make development in this sector even more critical.
August 11, 2021 | Episode 3

The Foundation of All Development Activities? Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of On Development’s focus on nutrition explores the critical nature of its impact on all development activities.
June 24, 2021 | Episode 2

Regional Economic Integration and Private Sector Investment in Africa

In Part 2 of MCC Deputy CEO Alexia Latortue’s discussion with Dr. Donald Kaberuka, the conversation turns to regional integration of African economies and private sector investment.
May 25, 2021 | Episode 1

On Africa Day, What Will It Take for Economies to Recover When Covid Goes Away?

MCC Deputy CEO Alexia Latortue sits down for Part 1 of her discussion with Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Co-chair of the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement, to discuss the effects of Covid-19 on African economies.