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Countering Wildlife Trafficking through Transcontinental Collaboration Across the African-Asian Nexus The purpose of this project is to address the Africa-Asia wildlife trafficking nexus, a direct threat causing loss of species in Africa. While the majority of illegal shipments from Africa are headed for China, smugglers use several transit countries to avoid detection. Cambodia is recognized by CITES as an important transit hub for high value wildlife products from Africa to China. To counter this problem, Wildlife Alliance has conducted a series of counter-wildlife trafficking trainings for Cambodian Customs at international ports. Although significant improvements continue to be made in the wildlife law enforcement practices of Cambodian Customs, a significant gap remains: lack of post-seizure investigations and arrests. Specific activities will include: (1) reaching to the countries of origin (Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa) and (2) to neighboring country Vietnam, which is a key link in investigations because Ho Chi Min Customs have recently intercepted shipments from Africa destined for Cambodia; in addition, several Cambodian ivory importing companies are owned by Vietnamese nationals.
Facilitating the 13th IUCN SSC African Rhino Specialist Group meeting, to be held in February 2019, Namibia This grant will provide support for a continent-wide meeting to assess the state of all Africa's rhino species and subspecies, to assess the viability of the remaining populations, and to identify actions urgently needed to combat poaching. This meeting will only be the 13th such global meeting of experts since 1979. Technical experts (including site managers, veterinarians and national rhino coordinators) and official representatives of each range country will attend in order to compile the information required by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for the 2019 Conference of the Parties, and to provide unified, objective impartial advice on emerging issues affecting Africas rhinos.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Building Capacity to Promote Leatherback Research and Conservation in Namibia
Protecting and monitoring the Kunene and Erongo Regions Key 1 population of black rhino To ensure the long-term security of the desert-adapted black rhino of the Kunene and Erongo Regions of Namibia, and to prevent poaching and other illegal activities, these funds will be used to provide the training and operational expenses necessary to conduct anti-poaching patrols and rhino monitoring, to conduct aerial surveillance, and to liaise with law enforcement officials if suspicious activities or threats to rhinos are encountered, and to conduct scene-of-the-crime investigations.
Rhinoceros & Tiger Conservation-Species Conservation Grant Maintaining strategic monitoring and patrolling in community areas in the Kunene Region of Namibia
Using satellite and RFID-tag bracelets in two Namibian national parks to assist black rhino monitoring and law enforcement efforts The grantee aims to reduce rhino poaching in Etosha and Mangetti National Parks by increasing rhino monitoring and improving anti-poaching efforts. Specific activities will include implanting tracking devices on black rhinos in order to monitor their movements in high-density and high-risk areas in Etosha and Mangetti national parks, and using predictive modelling based on the data collected in order to determine movement patterns and deploy anti-poaching patrols accordingly.
Equipping the Namibian national rhino program with a new wildlife veterinarian field vehicle In order to respond to more efficiently and rapidly provide emergency veterinary care for black and white rhinos in northern Namibia, the country's wildlife authority will be posting a veterinary team in Etosha National Park. This grant will support the purchase and customization of a four-wheel drive vehicle for the veterinary team, equipped with all the necessary equipment for rhino capture for ear-notching, dehorning, implant of tracking devices, DNA sampling, capture and translocation of rhinos out of risky areas, and emergency veterinary care for injured rhinos.
PROTECTING AND MANAGING NAMIBIA S KEY 1 AND KEY 2 BLACK RHINO POPULATIONS FOR MAXIMUM GROWTH The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort by facilitating operations to protect.critically endangered black rhinoceros in Namibia, the stronghold for the Southwestern subspecies. This.project is intended to conserve critically endangered black rhinoceros and their habitat in Namibia by.addressing the ongoing poaching crisis and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This.project will provide support to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Namibia, Save the.Rhino Trust and the Black Rhino Custodianship Program for: (1) managing the black rhinoceros.metapopulation to achieve sustained and positive population growth; (2) improving rhinoceros protection;.(3) expanding coordination among stakeholders including private landowners; (4) understanding the.impacts of biological management and security for rhinoceros populations, and (5) improving living.conditions for staff and providing needed field equipment and resources for the protection of black.rhinoceros
Informant and crime management training course for rhino program field managers and investigators in Namibia To assist Namibia in strengthening their ability to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime, this grant will support a ten-day training course conducted by experienced wildlife crime investigators for 24 participants from a range of rhino areas in Namibia, and to further refine the training course based on emerging issues and participant feedback for use in other African range states.
Maintaining high standards of monitoring and protection of the Kunene Regions Key 1 black rhino population To ensure the long-term security of the desert-adapted black rhino of the Kunene and Erongo Regions of Namibia, and to prevent poaching and other illegal activities, these funds will be used to provide the training and operational expenses necessary to conduct anti-poaching patrols and monitoring of the free ranging rhinos, to liaise with law enforcement officials if suspicious activities, illegal incursions by people or livestock into protected areas, or threats to rhinos are encountered, to secure crime scenes, and to work with the police, prosecutors and judiciary to collect and present evidence in rhino-related court cases.
Dehorning Namibia's rhinos to stem the rising tide of rhino poaching In response to the increasing threat of poaching for rhino horn, Namibia has adopted a pro-active strategy of dehorning all rhinos. This grant will support an outreach and publicity campaign to make it known locally and internationally that Namibias rhinos do not have valuable horns, rhino immobilization operations to conduct dehorning and veterinary monitoring, implantation of tracking devices in all rhinos and all removed horns, ear-notching unmarked rhinos to facilitate identification and monitoring from a distance, collecting DNA samples of all rhinos and the horns, safe transport of horns from field sites to the secure national stockpile.
A proactive approach to combatting black rhino poaching in the Kunene and Erongo community areas of Namibia To ensure the long-term security of the desert-adapted black rhino of the Kunene and Erongo Regions and prevent poaching and other illegal activities, these funds will be used to provide the training and operational expenses necessary to conduct anti-poaching patrols and rhino monitoring, to conduct aerial surveillance, and to liaise with law enforcement officials if suspicious activities or threats to rhinos are encountered, and to conduct scene-of-the-crime investigations.
Determining the size and demographics of the Key 1 black rhino population of Etosha National Park In order to secure and manage Namibias largest rhino population, Namibias Ministry of Environment and Tourism will conduct an aerial block count of Etosha National Park in 2016, using fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, in order to improve the accuracy of their population census, to map and sample any carcasses (poached or natural mortality), and to age and sex all observed rhinos.
PROTECTING AND MANAGING NAMIBIA S KEY 1 AND KEY 2 BLACK RHINO POPULATIONS FOR MAXIMUM GROWTH The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort by facilitating operations to protect critically endangered black rhinoceros in Namibia, the stronghold for the Southwestern subspecies. This project is intended to conserve critically endangered black rhinoceros and their habitat in Namibia by addressing the ongoing poaching crisis and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This project will provide support to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Namibia, Save the Rhino Trust and the Black Rhino Custodianship Program for: (1) managing the black rhinoceros metapopulation to achieve sustained and positive population growth; (2) improving rhinoceros protection; (3) expanding coordination among stakeholders including private landowners; (4) understanding the impacts of biological management and security for rhinoceros populations, and (5) improving living conditions for staff and providing needed field equipment and resources for the protection of black rhinoceros
LAND TENURE PROJECT Burkina Faso - LAND TENURE PROJECT: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Audit An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Burkina Faso II, costs for its financial audits, which are conducted by a third party.  This activity was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active activity for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION Burkina Faso II - Monitoring and Evaluation - MONITORING AND EVALUATION activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Monitoring and Evaluation Burkina Faso - Monitoring and Evaluation project: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Roads Project Burkina Faso - Roads Project: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Audit An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Burkina Faso, costs for its financial audits, which are conducted by a third party.
Financial Accountability Burkina Faso - Financial Accountability project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's fiscal agent and its accounting procedures.
609g agreement/Pre-compact signing Burkina Faso - Agriculture Project - 609g agreement/Pre-compact signing activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's agriculture projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Burkina Faso-Compact Development Funding Burkina Faso: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Not Applicable Burkina Faso II - PRODUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - Non-allocated Funds activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
Technical Assistance for Roads Project Activity Burkina Faso - Roads Project - Technical Assistance for Roads Project Activity: Compact Development Funding (CDF) is used pre-compact for key project preparation work such as the feasibility and environmental impact studies, engineering designs, baseline surveys, financial management and procurement technical assistance, and other specialized analysis to help MCC determine the final suitability and scope of investments, costs, implementation risks, and mitigation measures.
Program Development Burkina Faso II - Program Development project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the MCA's compact design process across multiple sectors.
Not Applicable Burkina Faso II - Environmental Assessments - Non-allocated Funds activity: In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to develop and oversee the implementation of an Environmental and Social Assessment.
Institutional Development & Capacity Building Activity Burkina Faso - LAND TENURE PROJECT - Institutional Development & Capacity Building Activity: This Project Activity, in conjunction with the Legal and Procedural Change and Communication Project Activity, will improve institutional capacity to deliver land services in rural areas. Specifically, MCC Funding will support: (i) improved land registration and mapping services, including institutional modernization analyses, training and capacity building, the purchase of equipment, imagery products, and surveying technology; (ii) decentralization of land tenure services, including training and support for new local land services personnel and the construction and basic equipping of up to 47 municipal buildings to provide offices for the decentralized municipal land services while also serving as offices for other key local government functions; and (iii) capacity building to mediate land conflicts, including (A) capacity building within the justice sector through training for judges and associated personnel and practicing lawyers; (B) new law school curriculum modules focusing on land law and land conflict; (C) training of municipal officials, local village councils and local land services personnel on land conflict mediation; and (D) support for mobile land conflict tribunals.
Environmental Assessments Burkina Faso - Environmental Assessments project: In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to develop and oversee the implementation of an Environmental and Social Assessment.
609g agreement/Compact signed Burkina Faso - Infrastructure Project - 609g agreement/Compact signed activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's infrastructure project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Burkina Faso - Non-allocated Funds project: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete.
USAID Administration Burkina Faso - BRIGHT 2 SCHOOL PROJECT - USAID Administration activity: USAID will serve as the administrator for the BRIGHT 2 Schools Project pursuant to the Administration Agreement. MCC Funding will be used for direct and indirect costs incurred by USAID in the implementation of this Project
Not Applicable Burkina Faso II - Non-allocated Funds Project: this project was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active project for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it.
Access to Electricity Project Burkina Faso II - Access to Electricity Project: This project sought to increase productive electricity consumption and lower costs by expanding the reach, customer base, and productive profile of users in the largest consumption centers in the country which account for almost 90 percent of current electricity use.This project was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active project for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it.

On January 31, 2022 MCC paused activity related to the Burkina Faso Compact II following the military's actions against the elected government on January 23, 2022. These actions contradict MCC's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law�principles that underpin MCC's rigorous selection criteria. MCC again called on all parties to pursue a democratic solution while ensuring the safety and security of all Burkinabes. On March 31, 2022 the MCC Board of Directors voted to suspend MCC's assistance to Burkina Faso and its eligibility for a concurrent regional compact as a result of the country's coup d'�tat. These events run counter to MCC's commitment to democratic governance and upholding rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. On September 28, 2022, the MCC Board voted to terminate MCC's assistance to Burkina Faso and the country's eligibility for a regional compact. This decision was made in response to the January 2022 coup d'�tat, which is inconsistent with MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria, and the July 2022 announcement by the transition authorities of a prolonged period before elections. In making this difficult decision, MCC's Board noted its strong interest in partnering with the Burkinabe people once a democratically-elected government takes office.
Not Applicable Burkina Faso - LAND TENURE PROJECT - Non-allocated Funds activity: this activity was used in the past for accounting purposes but it is not currently an active activity for the program. It has no funds either committed or disbursed against it and has a sector code of 99810 (sector not specified).
Burkina Faso II-Compact Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa with a population of 18.6 million. It faces significant development challenges as indicated by its ranking of 182/189 countries in the United Nations Development Program 2019 Human Development Index, and 43.7 percent of its population is considered poor. However, Burkina Faso also has one of Africa's fastest growing economies, with a 2019 GDP growth rate of six percent. Burkina Faso successfully implemented a first compact with MCC from July 2008 to July 2014. The MCC Board of Directors reselected Burkina Faso in subsequent years and on August 13, 2020, MCC and the Government of Burkina Faso signed a second compact.

The second compact was composed of three projects: The Strengthening Electricity Sector Effectiveness Project; the Cost-Effective and Reliable Electricity Supply Project; and the Grid Development and Access Project. On December 8, 2020, the Government Burkina Faso ratified this compact and published it in a special edition of its Official Journal. Burkinabe Parliament confirmed the President's ratification on April 20, 2021.

On January 31, 2022 MCC paused activity related to the Burkina Faso Compact II following the military's actions against the elected government on January 23, 2022. These actions contradict MCC's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law�principles that underpin MCC's rigorous selection criteria. MCC again called on all parties to pursue a democratic solution while ensuring the safety and security of all Burkinabes. On March 31, 2022 the MCC Board of Directors voted to suspend MCC's assistance to Burkina Faso and its eligibility for a concurrent regional compact as a result of the country's coup d'�tat. These events run counter to MCC's commitment to democratic governance and upholding rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. On September 28, 2022, the MCC Board voted to terminate MCC's assistance to Burkina Faso and the country's eligibility for a regional compact. This decision was made in response to the January 2022 coup d'�tat, which is inconsistent with MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria, and the July 2022 announcement by the transition authorities of a prolonged period before elections. In making this difficult decision, MCC's Board noted its strong interest in partnering with the Burkinabe people once a democratically-elected government takes office.
609g agreement/Entry into Force Burkina Faso - Agriculture Project - 609g agreement/Entry into Force activity: Due Diligence funding is used to obtain sufficient information to evaluate, assess and appraise projects during program development, effectively oversee and monitor program implementation, conduct quality assurance, and then evaluate the results of the project once complete. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment and oversight of the MCA's agriculture projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Burkina Faso-Compact MCC's $480.9 million Compact with the Government of Burkina Faso (GoBF) aims to reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth through strategic investments in four projects. The projects will increase investment in land and rural productivity through improved land tenure security and land management; expand the productive use of land in order to increase the volume and value of agricultural production in project zones; enhance access to markets through investments in the road network; and increase primary school completion rates for girls.