[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21008-21009]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10347]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 09-09]


Request for Information From the Private Sector for Malawi 
Compact Program Development

AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.

ACTION: Invitation for private sector input.

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    Authority: 22 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.

SUMMARY: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (``MCC'') is a U.S. 
Government agency created in 2004 to administer the Millennium 
Challenge Account. Its mission is to reduce poverty through the 
promotion of sustainable economic growth. Since 2004, MCC has signed 
Compact programs with eighteen partner countries ranging from $66 
million to $698 million. In April 2009, the Government of Malawi 
(``GoM'') through ``MCA-Malawi'' presented a proposal including three 
projects to MCC for potential Compact funding. This Request for 
Information (``RFI'') aims to solicit feedback from the private sector 
on these projects.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This solicitation has the following 
objectives: (a) Share best practices and private sector experiences on 
similar projects from other countries; (b) Generate opportunities for 
leverage of Compact funds with private sector financing, trade, and 
investment; and (c) Solicit information about opportunities and 
challenges facing businesses in the sectors which have been identified 
for possible Compact projects.
    This solicitation is focused on the three following project 
proposals, which are posted publicly in full detail at m.gov.mw/index.php/concept-papers/81:">http://www.mca-m.gov.mw/index.php/concept-papers/81:
    [squ] The proposed ``Energy'' project would fund increased 
availability of reliable and quality power, access to power, efficient 
power service delivery, and improved natural resources management.
    [squ] The proposed ``Transport'' project would fund more reliable, 
efficient and affordable transport options through road and rail 
investments.
    [squ] The proposed ``Governance'' project would fund improvements 
to the public financial management and budget oversight system as well 
as assistance to GoM anti-corruption agencies.
    Where possible, respondents are encouraged to provide information 
based on experience in the country. Experiences from other countries 
may also be applicable. MCA-Malawi may use information provided by the 
private sector to structure projects for Compact funding.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Visit http://www.mca-rn.gov.mw/. Responses to 
and questions about this Request for Information should be e-mailed to 
m.gov.mw">info@mca-m.gov.mw and to [email protected].

DATES: Companies, other organizations, and individuals are invited to 
submit responses on or before Friday, May 15, 2009.


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    Dated: April 30, 2009.
Jeri Jensen,
Managing Director for Private Sector Initiatives, Millennium Challenge 
Corporation.
[FR Doc. E9-10347 Filed 5-5-09; 8:45 am]
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