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MCC - 2572 - MCC Advisory Council - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	MCC Advisory Council	Agency Name	Millennium Challenge Corporation
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	2572
Original Establishment Date	7/14/2016	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.mcc.gov/about/org-unit/advisory-cou...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	25
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Senior Director, Finance, Investment and Trade
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	7/2/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Alex
Date Of Renewal Charter	7/2/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Dixon
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 521-2683
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(202)-521-3947
Specific Establishment Authority*	006355 - Memorandum - Creation of the MCC Advisory Council - DJH SIG - 0	Designated Federal Officer Email*	dixona@mcc.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	7/11/2016
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Council shall serve MCC in a solely advisory capacity and provide insight regarding innovations in technology, infrastructure and finance; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; new financing mechanisms for developing country contexts; and shared value approaches. The Council will provide a platform for systematic engagement with the private sector and contribute to MCC’s mission – to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth.
How is membership balanced?*	Candidate identification will come from various sources, including through publication of a Federal Register notice soliciting nominations; recommendations from senior career and political officials at MCC; recommendations from industry and government sources and outreach to relevant trade organizations and associations. MCC will make final determinations after vetting nominees and considering input from MCC senior staff and FACA legal advisors. Should vacancies occur, MCC may initiate the candidate identification process specified above to solicit candidates to fill the vacancy or choose to leave the seat vacant until the next formal candidate identification process commences. Advisory Council members serve from appointment for the duration of the Charter of the Council. Members may be reappointed to a second and final term, consecutively or nonconsecutively, provided that the member proves to work effectively on the Committee and his/her knowledge and advice are still needed.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Estimated number of meetings per year - 2
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Council shall serve MCC in a solely advisory capacity concerning innovations, expertise, sustainable business models, shared value approaches, and technologies within the business community and private sector that could benefit MCC partner countries and contribute to the objectives of MCC investments.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Not Applicable
Recommendation Remarks

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	Not Applicable
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	Not Applicable	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Not Applicable	Grants Review Comment	Not Applicable
Number Of Recommendations*	800	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	100 recommendations were shared in FY24 by the Council members via written comments and discussion during the meetings regarding various topics. These comments and recommendations are reflected in the minutes for each of the meetings.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	10.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Of those recommendations that have been suggested by the Council, approximately 10% have been adopted by MCC or have been fully implemented. These recommendations have come in the form of Compact-specific advice, broader advice regarding MCC outreach to the private sector and strategic advice as MCC engages with partner countries around the world and seeks to remain on the cutting edge of international development.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	20.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Approximately an additional 15% of recommendations that have been provided by the MCC Advisory Council have been partially implemented. These recommendations fall in similar categories as those noted above (and are detailed in the same documents) but may be more difficult to implement or take more time to do so.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	NA
Agency Feedback Comment*	The agency offers feedback through various channels. Firstly, it is conveyed through PowerPoint presentations and written reports detailing insights on specific countries or the challenges/opportunities within a Compact. Secondly, during meetings, there is an organic Q&A session where feedback is exchanged. In all instances, the feedback is deliberated upon in the subsequent Council meeting, where MCC comments on the recommendations utilized to enhance Compact/Threshold development, implementation, or other priority areas of the MCC. Meeting minutes are then made publicly available on the MCC's website for transparency and accountability.	Narrative Description*	The Advisory Council is an interdisciplinary group of advisors that provides MCC with a vehicle for receiving external feedback from the private sector. Members offer insight on innovations in infrastructure, technology and sustainability; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and new financing mechanisms for developing country contexts – all of which help MCC remain at the cutting edge of international development.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 11:13 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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Category Area Business Industry Energy Energy Trade International Commerce and Investment

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