Mali
Mali, eligible for the MCA each year since its inception in 2004, was again selected as eligible in the 2007 and 2008 selection rounds. The MCC Board signed a 5-year, $460.8 million compact for Mali on November 13, 2006. MCA StatusOn October 26, 2006, the MCC Board approved a 5-year, $460.8 million compact for Mali. The compact contains provisions for an irrigation project, an airport improvement project, and an industrial park project. Country CompactCompact Fact Sheet Mali's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) outlines three priorities: enhancing institutions, governance, and political participation; improving access to and quality of social services; and developing infrastructure and support to encourage growth in productive sectors and raise formal employment. Mali's PRSP (PDF)
Country EligibilityIn the FY 2008 selection process, Mali scored above the median on all six "ruling justly" indicators, two of five "investing in people" indicators, and four of six "economic freedom" indicators. Mali’s performance (pdf) on the FY 2008 selection indicators Review Mali’s performance (pdf) on the FY 2007 selection indicators Review Mali's performance (pdf) on the FY 2006 selection indicators Learn more about the MCC's country selection process
Country FactsData are for 2006 (or most recent year available)
Source: World Development Indicators 2007
Mali at a Glance from the World Bank (PDF)
Other U.S. PoliciesDevelopment Assistance: In FY 2006 USAID requested $33.4 million in funds for programs in health and education, and to promote economic growth in Mali. The funds come from the Child Survival and Health Programs and Development Assistance accounts. Trade The U.S. imported $3.6 million in goods from Mali in 2004, most of it with no preferential access. The bulk of goods were agricultural, such as tobacco. See a spreadsheet of U.S. imports from Mali Read a country report from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Other DonorsThe top three donors to Mali in 2005 were:
Source: Development Assistance Committee Database
World Bank Involvement The World Bank has thirteen active projects in Mali receiving over $573 million in financing. Total past commitments reach $1.7 billion. Targeted sectors include agriculture, infrastructure and water management, industry and finance, and education and health services.
Other ResourcesCompendium of food and agriculture indicators from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - (PDF) Department of State country profile providing background on Mali’s history and U.S.-Mali relations
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