Dana J. Hyde will make her first trip abroad as the new CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
On her way to Namibia and Cabo Verde, Hyde will make a one-day stop in South Africa.
In Johannesburg, Hyde will meet with business leaders from companies focusing on investments in energy, infrastructure and technology.
The CEO will have press availability in Johannesburg on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Members of the media interested in covering activities during the trip should contact Press Secretary John R. Gagain, Jr. at 202-375-0778 or gagainjr [ at ] mcc.gov.
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MCC is an innovative and independent U.S. agency that is working to reduce global poverty through economic growth. Created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004, with strong bipartisan support, MCC provides time-limited grants and assistance to countries that demonstrate a commitment to good governance, investments in people and economic freedom.