Even within MCC’s stringent five-year time clock, donor coordination for big public works is possible with careful planning. Because Mount Coffee was a large, multi-donor effort, MCC had to find creative solutions to amend its standard processes, like accepting the procurement guidelines of other entities and finding a way to make payments outside of MCC procurement structures. While the evaluation found many challenges with the contract mechanism, MCC ultimately succeed in completing the Mount Coffee Hydro Powerplant. Early engagement with the project implementers and engagement stakeholders familiar with similar projects was critical.
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