[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61371-61372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21941]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 22-15]


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 2022-2024 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 
sustainable and inclusive economic growth. MCC will use the advice, 
recommendations, and guidance from the EAC to inform threshold, 
compact, and concurrent regional compact development, implementation, 
and results measurement procedures; and 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

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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 p.m. 
EST on November 25, 2022. Further information about the nomination 
process is included below. MCC plans to host the first meeting of the 
2022-2024 term of the MCC Advisory Council in early 2023. The EAC will 
meet at least two times a 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.

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].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EAC shall consist of not more than 25 
individuals who are recognized experts in their field, academics, 
innovators, and thought leaders, representing academic organizations, 
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 the 
MCC to support logistics 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 of why the nominee should be considered for membership; and
     CV including professional and academic credentials.
    Please do not send company or organizational 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.
    Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app.

    Dated: October 4, 2022.
Thomas G. Hohenthaner,
Acting VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-21941 Filed 10-7-22; 8:45 am]
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