MCC Compact Celebrates US-Indonesia Partnership
A US government Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) delegation joined US Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. during his visit to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), to mark the closure of MCC’s compact with the Indonesian government.
Ambassador Donovan and the MCC delegation led by vice president and secretary of the MCC board Jeanne Hauch and vice president for congressional and public affairs Karen Sessions met with NTB Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi on Monday to recognize the latter’s strong support for the MCC projects in the province.
“The progress here is an example of the success of the compact across the country, which has provided a strong foundation for the Indonesian government to help millions of Indonesians lead healthier and more economically secure lives,” said Donovan in his statement during the final day of the three-day site visit.
In Lombok, the MCC delegation met with participants and beneficiaries of a number of Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) grant projects, including an integrated health care post (Posyandu) and a procurement service unit.
MCC’s five-year compact with Indonesia has made investments that have helped reduce poverty and promote economic growth and engagement with the private sector.
Among MCC’s successes in NTB is the Community-based Health and Nutrition Project, which has helped reduce stunting in eight NTB districts.
On Tuesday, the delegation is set to attend the final closeout ceremony in Jakarta, hosted by Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia and the National Development Planning Ministry.
Courtesy : Thejakartapost
Photo : Republika
[social_warfare buttons=”Facebook,Pinterest,LinkedIn,Twitter,Total”]
