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Program Administration and Control The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Kosovo, administrative costs, which include staff salaries, financial audits, and fiscal and procurement agent fees.
Corporate Function Kosovo Compact - Corporate Function Project: Services provided for external events hosted by MCC and our partner countries.
Financial Sector Kosovo Threshold - Financial Sector 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 financial project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Fiscal Management Kosovo - Program Administration and Control - Fiscal Management 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.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - 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 and has a sector code of 99810 (sector not specified).
Kosovo Threshold-Due Diligence Fund Kosovo Threshold: 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.
Kosovo-Compact Kosovo Compact: the MCC-Kosovo Compact will help modernize the country's energy sector and create a business-enabling landscape. The details of the program are still being developed.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Non-allocated Funds - Non-allocated Funds activity: the 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).
Program Administration and Control Kosovo - Program Administration and Control 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.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - 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.
Not Applicable Pending subsequent report; Non-allocated funds requested by the MCA Kosovo Compact which have yet to be reallocated to a project/activity by the MCA on their financial reports.
Energy Efficiency Activity Kosovo Threshold - Energy Sector Project - Energy Efficiency Activity: This Activity will support an investigation of the types of interventions, incentives, and program modalities that are the most cost-effective, so that these can inform the Government, which can adopt its own programs if desired, potentially through the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Agency's Energy Efficiency Fund.
Energy Sector Project Kosovo Compact - Energy Storage Project; the Energy Storage Project aims to support Kosovo's energy security and transition to a cleaner energy future. The project includes supporting battery storage systems that will enable Kosovo's transmission system and market operator to cost-effectively smooth out imbalances in the electricity grid, supporting either a public energy storage entity or an entity created through a public-private partnership to deploy additional energy storage, and strengthening the regulatory environment of energy storage systems, renewable energy projects, and climate change management in a more sustainable and gender inclusive way.
Kosovo-Compact Development Funding Kosovo: 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.
Gender Integration Project Kosovo - Gender Integration 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 of the MCA's projects for social impact, documented in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and oversee the social impact risks throughout implementation.
Fiscal Management An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Kosovo, costs for its Fiscal Agent, who is responsible for overseeing the accounting and funds control procedures for the Accountable Entity.
Program Administration Kosovo Threshold - Program Development - Program Administration 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 the MCA's program design process across multiple sectors.
Monitoring and Evaluation Kosovo Threshold - Monitoring and Evaluation 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 and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's M&E and Economic Analysis frameworks, through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Transmission Network Upgrade Activity Kosovo Compact - Energy Sector Project - Transmission Network Upgrade Activity: the Frequency Restoration Response Activity aims to support KOSTT, which is responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and operations of Kosovo's electricity transmission system, to own and operate approximately 45 megawatts (MW) (or 90 MWh) of energy reserves to cost-effectively smooth out imbalances in the electricity grid, ensuring the security of the interconnected power system while enabling the integration of electricity generated from renewable energy sources. MCC Funding shall support the design, preparation, and construction of an approximately 45 MW capacity, two-hour duration lithium-ion BESS, including initial maintenance services, capable of providing automated frequency restoration reserves and designed to provide the intended level of service for 20 years under an appropriate maintenance regime undertaken by KOSTT. The BESS shall be installed at one or more sites around Kosovo. In addition to the BESS, the Compact shall fund: (A) necessary battery transformers and control equipment; (B) land acquisition and improvements; (C) construction of additional electrical facilities and equipment including power lines, substation transformers, and other interconnection related components; (D) training for existing and new-hire KOSTT employees; and (E) computer hardware and software.
Not Applicable Kosovo - Program Development - 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. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the MCA's program design process across multiple sectors.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Energy Sector 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. 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 energy projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Energy Sector Project Kosovo Threshold - Energy Sector 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 energy projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Program Administration Kosovo - Program Administration and Control - Program Administration 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 Kosovo Threshold - 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 program design process across multiple sectors.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Non-allocated Funds - 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.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Education 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. 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 education projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)Kosovo Compact, monitoring and evaluation costs, which include monitoring, reporting and dissemination, GIS, data collection and data quality reviews.
Fiscal Management An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Kosovo Compact, costs for its Fiscal Agent, who is responsible for overseeing the accounting and funds control procedures for the Accountable Entity.
Education Project Kosovo Threshold - Education 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 education projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Program Development - 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. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support the MCA's program design process across multiple sectors.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS Kosovo Threshold - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS 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.
Social & Gender Studies Kosovo - Energy Sector Project - Social & Gender Studies 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.
Public Private Partnerships Capacity Activity Kosovo - Energy Sector Project - Public Private Partnerships Capacity 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.
Not Applicable Kosovo Compact - Non-allocated Funds 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.
Energy Skills Activity Kosovo Compact - Just and Equitable Transition Acceleration Project - Energy Skills Activity: The Energy Skills for the Future Activity shall establish new technical training programs and build from existing programs to provide the skills demanded by employers in the energy and adjacent sectors, facilitating the Government's just energy transition. The training programs shall deliver pre-employment training as well as training for staff already employed. While specific technical fields will be prioritized during detailed design in consultation with energy sector employers, the training programs may provide skills development related to energy storage systems design and development; battery component and digital control systems; thermal systems analysis; electronic systems analysis; development, operations, and maintenance of renewables; energy efficiency auditing; environmental and social assessment; and utility operations.

MCC Funding shall support (a) the construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure; (b) classroom and training equipment and materials including furniture and computer hardware and software; (c) technical assistance to support program design and implementation; (d) curriculum development; (e) training of trainers, in Kosovo or abroad; (f) accreditation and certification initiatives; (g) initial operational expenses for the training programs; and (h) gender and inclusion integration activities. MCC Funding also may support opportunities for partnerships with local or international universities and training and educational institutions, and firms.
M&E - Economic Analysis Kosovo Threshold - M&E - Economic Analysis 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 and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's Economic Analysis frameworks , through program implementation and evaluation stages.
Procurement Management Kosovo - Program Administration and Control - Procurement Management 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.
Energy Sector Project Kosovo Threshold - Energy Sector Project: The objective of the Reliable Energy Landscape Project is to reduce the current gap between energy demand and supply, by lowering energy use through piloting household investments in energy efficiency, switching to cost-effective non-electricity sources of heating, and reducing barriers to IPP entrants to the market.
M&E - Economic Analysis Kosovo - M&E - Economic Analysis 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 and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's Economic Analysis frameworks , through program implementation and evaluation stages.
Baseline Data Collection Kosovo - Energy Sector Project - Baseline Data Collection 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 The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Kosovo, monitoring and evaluation costs, which include monitoring, reporting and dissemination, GIS, data collection and data quality reviews.
Procurement Management An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Kosovo compact, costs for its Procurement Agent, who is responsible for overseeing all the procurement processes for the Accountable Entity.
Not Applicable Kosovo - Energy Sector 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. 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 energy projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Corporate Function Kosovo Threshold - Corporate Function project: Services provided for external events hosted by MCC and our partner countries.
Audit An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Kosovo, costs for its financial audits, which are conducted by a third party.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Financial Sector - 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. 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 financial project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Gender Integration 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. In this particular project, due diligence funds were used to hire external technical assistance to support MCC's assessment of the MCA's projects for social impact, documented in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and oversee the social impact risks throughout implementation.
Program Development Kosovo - 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 program design process across multiple sectors.
Not Applicable Kosovo Threshold - Energy and Environmental 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. 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 energy and environmental projects to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.