[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 190 (Wednesday, September 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61774-61775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21557]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 20-07]


Renewal of the MCC Economic Advisory Council and Call for 
Nominations

AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has renewed 
the charter for the MCC Economic Advisory Council (EAC) and is hereby 
soliciting representative nominations for the 2020-2022 term. The EAC 
serves MCC in an advisory capacity only and provides insight to sharpen 
MCC's analytical capacity and ensure continued expertise on relevant 
issues related to economic development. The EAC provides a platform for 
engagement with economic development and evaluation experts and 
contributes to MCC's mission to reduce poverty through economic growth. 
MCC will use the advice, recommendations, and guidance from the EAC to 
(i) inform threshold, compact, and concurrent regional compact 
development, implementation, and results measurement procedures, and 
(ii) assess future policy innovations and methodologies at MCC. The MCC 
Vice President of the Department of Policy and Evaluation affirms that 
the EAC is necessary and in the public interest. The EAC is seeking 
members to comprise a diverse group of recognized thought leaders and 
experts representing academic institutions, think tanks, donor 
organizations, and development banks. Additional information about MCC 
and its portfolio can be found at www.mcc.gov.

DATES: Nominations for EAC members must be received on or before 5:00 
p.m. EST on November 12, 2020. Further information about the nomination 
process is included below. MCC plans to host the first meeting of the 
2020-2022 term of the EAC in early 2021. The EAC will meet at least one 
time per year in Washington, DC or via video/teleconferencing. Members 
who are unable to attend in-person meetings may have the option to 
dial-in via video/teleconferencing.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EAC shall consist of not more than 
twenty (20) individuals who are recognized experts in their field, 
academics, innovators, and thought leaders, representing academic 
organizations,

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independent think tanks, international development agencies, 
multilateral and regional development financial institutions, and 
foundations. Efforts will be made to include expertise from countries 
and regions where MCC operates, within the resource constraints of MCC 
to support logistic costs. Qualified individuals may self-nominate or 
be nominated by any individual or organization. To be considered for 
the EAC, nominators should submit the following information:
     Name, title, organization and relevant contact information 
(including phone, mailing address, and email address) of the individual 
under consideration;
     A letter containing a brief biography for the nominee and 
description why the nominee should be considered for membership;
     CV including professional and academic credentials;
    Please do not send company, or organization brochures or any other 
information. Materials submitted should total two pages or less, 
excluding CV. Should more information be needed, MCC staff will contact 
the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations, 
or obtain information from publicly available sources.
    All members of the EAC will be independent of the agency, 
representing the views and interests of their respective institution or 
area of expertise, and not as Special Government employees. All members 
shall serve without compensation. The duties of the EAC are solely 
advisory and any determinations to be made or actions to be taken on 
the basis of EAC advice shall be made or taken by appropriate officers 
of MCC.
    Nominees selected for appointment to the EAC will be notified by 
return email and receive a letter of appointment. A selection team will 
review the nomination packages and make recommendations regarding 
membership to the MCC Vice President of the Department of Policy and 
Evaluation based on criteria including: (1) Professional experience, 
and knowledge; (2) academic field and expertise; (3) experience within 
regions in which MCC works; (4) contribution of diverse regional or 
technical professional perspectives, and (5) availability and 
willingness to serve. Based upon the selection team's recommendations, 
the MCC Vice President of the Department of Policy and Evaluation will 
select representatives.
    In the selection of members for the EAC, MCC will seek to ensure a 
balanced representation and consider a cross-section of those directly 
affected, interested, and qualified, as appropriate to the nature and 
functions of the EAC.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical 
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or location.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators are asked to send all 
nomination materials by email to [email protected]. While email is 
strongly preferred, nominators may send nomination materials by mail to 
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Attn: Mesbah Motamed, Designated 
Federal Officer, MCC Economic Advisory Council, 1099 14th St. NW, Suite 
700, Washington, DC 20005. Request for additional information can also 
be directed to Mesbah Motamed, 202.521.7874, [email protected].

    Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.

    Dated: September 23, 2020.
Jeanne M. Hauch,
VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-21557 Filed 9-29-20; 8:45 am]
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