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On April 13, 2009 the MCC and Paraguay signed a second (Stage II) threshold program for $30.3 million. The Stage II program was designed to build on the progress of the first program by targeting improved performance on MCC's control of corruption and rule of law indicators. The Stage II program will focus on anti-corruption efforts in law enforcement, customs, and the healthcare and judicial sectors. The objective of the program is not only to reduce opportunities for corruption and increase successful prosecution of wrongdoers, but also to improve public opinion of the government’s efforts in these areas and reinforce Paraguay’s commitment to combating corruption.
MCA Status
Paraguay was originally selected for the threshold program in FY2005. On May 8, 2006, the MCC and Paraguay signed a $34.65 million threshold program agreement to target the country’s performance in ruling justly, corruption, and economic freedom indicators. The Stage I program concluded on August 31, 2009. Learn more about the MCA's threshold program.
Country Eligibility
In the FY2011 selection process, Paraguay scored above the median on three of six Ruling Justly indicators (failing the control of corruption hard hurdle), on one of five Investing in People indicators, and on three of six Economic Freedom indicators. Paraguay is a lower middle income country (LMIC).
Review Paraguay's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators
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Review Paraguay's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators
Review Paraguay's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators
Review Paraguay's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators
Review Paraguay's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators
Review Paraguay's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators
Learn more about the MCC's country selection process
Country Facts
Data are for 2009 (or most recent available)
| Per capita income (GNI, current USD) |
$2,250 |
| Poverty rate ($2 a day) |
14.2% |
| GDP growth (annual) |
-3.8% |
| Population, total |
6,348,917 |
| Rural population (% of total) |
39% |
| Life expectancy |
72 yrs |
| Literacy rate |
95% |
Paraguay Country Brief from the World Bank
Other U.S. Policies
Review the USAID Paraguay Mission website
Review USAID's strategy in Paraguay
Other Donors
The top three donors to Paraguay in 2009 were:
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Donor
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Gross ODA,
2008-2009 average (USD millions) |
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Japan
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78
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Spain
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32
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United States
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29
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*ODA is official development assistance
Other Resources
U.S. Department of State country profile providing background on Paraguay's history and U.S.-Paraguay relations