Millennium Challenge Account - Tanzania

Tanzania became eligible for Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) support in November 2005 and became the 23rd country selected to join the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Programme. The eligibility followed passing the set of criteria to qulify for a grant of $698.1 Millions for the period of five years. The compact agreement between United State of America acting through MCC and the Government of United Republic of Tanzania acting through Ministry Of Finance and Economic Affairs was officially signed by their Excellencies Presidents, George W. Bush of the United State of America and Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on the United Republic of Tanzania on 17th February 2008 at the State House in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Based on the Article 36(i) of Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977 (CAP. 2), President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete signed a Government Notice No. 202 of 21st September , 2007 to establish MCA - Tanzania as a legal accountable entity that is responsible for the management of the implementation of the projects and activities funded by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). 

Tanzania Compact signing event becomes two years old on 17th February 2010. Our excellencies, President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and the former President of the United States of America; George W. Bush signed the five-year grant, $698.1 million (MCC) Agreement in Dar es Salaam with the view to stimulate economic growth and increase household incomes through targeted investments in transportation, energy, and water. For more details, click here to download Press Releases or Flyer.

The Tanga Regional Administrative Secretary, Mr. Paul Chikira, stressing a point during the opening of the kick off meeting on 3rd February 2010 at Mkonge Hotel. To his right is MCA-T Deputy Chief Officer, Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman Rashid; to his left is MCC Senior Director of Infrastructure, Mr. Jonathan Saiger and Tanga District Commissioner Dr. Ibrahim Msengi. For more details please download Press Release ...