Round Five Of The MCA: Which Countries Are Most Likely To Be Selected For FY2008?

Publication Date: November 2007

Publisher: Center for Global Development; Center for Global Development

Author(s): Sheila Herrling; Steve Radelet; Sheila Herrling; Steve Radelet

Research Area: International relations

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Abstract:

On December 12, the Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) Board will choose which countries are eligible for FY2008 funding in what may be the toughest selection round to date. With funding tight, new countries passing the performance test, half of the countries with signed compacts failing, and an MCC decision to shift its focus to implementation, this round should test the MCC's adherence to its principles and perhaps set new standards. As it does each year, the MCA Monitor team takes a hard look at tough choices and predicts which countries the MCC Board is likely to choose.