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Strategic Partnership Projects On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Strategic Partnership Projects: 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 support MCC's partnership projects as part of Program implementation.
CONFERENCES On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - CONFERENCES 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.
Water Management Activity On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Access to Land and Water for Agriculture and Livestock - Water 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.
FISCAL/PROCUREMENT AGENT On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - FISCAL/PROCUREMENT AGENT 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.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Strategic Partnership Projects - MONITORING AND EVALUATION 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 support MCC's partnership projects as part of Program implementation.
609g agreement/Pre-compact signing On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Monitoring and Evaluation - 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 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.
Regulatory Strengthening and Capacity Building Project The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.

Niger Regional Compact -Regulatory Strengthening and Capacity Building 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.
Fiscal Management The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.

Niger Regional Compact - Program Administration and Control Project - 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.
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 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 assess and oversee MCC's transport project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Monitoring and Evaluation - MONITORING AND EVALUATION 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 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.
Road Maintenance Strategic Plan Activity The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.

Niger Regional Compact - Regional Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (Corridor Infrastructure Project) - Road Maintenance Activity:  the Activity aims to implement policy and institutional reforms to assist Benin and Niger to strengthen the planning, financing, and execution of road maintenance.
Policy Activity On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE PROJECT (WATER TO MARKET) - Policy Activity: MCC Funding will be used to promote several major policy reforms directly linked to the success and sustainability of the Program (the "Policy Reform Activity").
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Transportation 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 assess and oversee MCC's transport project to ensure country-led designs and subsequent implementation were consistent with MCC guidance.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Program Assessments - 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 On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - 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.
Securing Rights to Land and Water Activity On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Access to Land and Water for Agriculture and Livestock - Securing Rights to Land and Water 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 The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.

Niger Regional Compact - 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.
Safety and Security Assessments On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Safety and Security Assessments 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.
Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Project On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Water, Sanitation And Hygiene 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 On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - 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.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors in its quarterly meeting on September 13,2023 discussed recent developments in Niger. On August 24, MCC announced a pause on all preparatory work?on the Niger Regional Transport Compact due to the military's actions against the democratically elected government. These actions and recent events in Niger are contrary to MCC's statutorily mandated eligibility criteria and the agency's commitment to democratic governance and upholding the rule of law. All MCC partner countries are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to these principles to remain eligible for MCC investments. Acknowledging the continued state of affairs in Niger, the Board approved the suspension of all MCC assistance to Niger.

The Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Niger Regional, monitoring and evaluation costs, which include monitoring, reporting and dissemination, GIS, data collection and data quality reviews.
Not Applicable On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - M&E - Economic Analysis - 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 and/or collect data to support the design and implementation of the MCA's Economic Analysis frameworks , through compact implementation and evaluation stages.
Business Development Support Activity On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

Niger - Access To Markets Projects - Business Development Support 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 Administration On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Niger, administrative costs, which include staff salaries; Accountable Entity facilities; IT software, hardware and support; fiscal and procurement agent costs; audit costs; and general overhead costs.
Fiscal Management On September 13, 2023, MCC's Board of Directors suspended all MCC assistance to Niger, based on the finding that the military's actions against the democratically elected government constitute a pattern of actions inconsistent with the criteria used to determine the eligibility of Niger for assistance, under Section 611(a)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and pursuant to MCC's Policy on Suspension and Termination.

An Accountable Entity's, the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Niger, costs for its Fiscal Agent, who is responsible for overseeing the accounting and funds control procedures for the Accountable Entity.