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. This eligibility followed passing the set criteria to qualify for a grant of $698.1 million for the period of five years.
The Compact agreement between the United States of America acting through Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Government of United Republic of Tanzania acting through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs was officially signed by their Excellencies Presidents, George W. Bush of the United States of America and Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete  of the United Republic of Tanzania on 17th February 2008 at the State House in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Based on 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 Millennium Challenge Account-Tanzania (MCA-T) as a legal accountable entity that is responsible for the management of implementation of the projects and activities funded by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).