Press Releases

December 14, 2022

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Biden Announces MCC Selects Four African Countries for New Partnerships

During his remarks at the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit, United States President Jospeh R. Biden announced the MCC Board of Directors has selected The Gambia, Togo, Senegal, and Mauritania to develop new MCC grant programs.

December 14, 2022

Africa Business Forum: U.S., Benin, Niger sign $504 million Regional Investment

MCC took center stage at today’s U.S.-Africa Business Forum as the United States, Benin, and Niger governments signed the first-ever MCC regional program.

December 9, 2022

MCC Board Approves Monumental Development Grant for Indonesia

MCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the proposed $698 million Indonesia Compact today.

November 15, 2022

MCC to House Foreign Affairs Committee: ‘Agency Critical to Protect, Strengthen Global Democracy’

MCC's VP for Policy and Evaluation appeared before the HFAC Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights today...

November 9, 2022

COP27: MCC, USAID Partner to Scale-Up Green Finance in Developing Economies

MCC and USAID announced today they will work together to expand the use of green financing in low- and lower-middle income countries through the Joint Green Finance Pilot Program.

November 7, 2022

COP27 Press Conference: MCC, USAID To Launch Joint Program Catalyzing $1Billion In Additional Green Finance

MCC and USAID will invest in technical assistance that enables the use of green bonds and other blended finance tools, potentially unlocking billions in new climate finance for developing countries.

November 3, 2022

MCC Releases FY23 Country Scorecards, Integrates New Indicators

MCC released its fiscal year (FY) 2023 country scorecards today, which include updated and new indicators to ensure the agency is using the highest quality data and methodologies available.

October 19, 2022

MCC Welcomes New Advisory Council Cohort

MCC hosted the inaugural meeting for its new Advisory Council cohort today, discussing the ongoing operational-level work in MCC’s country portfolio as well as the opportunities for U.S. private-sector investors through its partnerships.

October 19, 2022

MCC, Kosovo Celebrate Major Milestone in $285M Energy Sector Overhaul

MCC and Kosovo completed the first major milestone in their $285 million series of investments in Kosovo’s energy sector — celebrating the $49 million Kosovo Threshold Program today...

October 12, 2022

New Chief of Staff Joins MCC Team

Keri Lowry joins MCC as the agency’s new Chief of Staff.