Vanuatu
On March 2, 2006 the MCC signed a five-year $65.69 million Compact with Vanuatu, which will focus on addressing the country’s poor infrastructure. Vanuatu, eligible for the MCA each year since its inception in 2004, was again selected as eligible in the 2007 and 2008 selection rounds.
MCA StatusOn January 3, 2006, the MCC approved a 5 year $65.69 million compact with Vanuatu. The Compact will focus on addressing the country's poor transportation infrastructure. Vanuatu's MCA program includes two primary components: civil works for the reconstruction of priority transport infrastructure including roads, wharfs, an airstrip and warehouses, and institutional strengthening in the public works department. Country CompactCompact (pdf)
Country EligibilityIn the FY 2008 selection process, Vanuatu scored above the median on all six "ruling justly" indicators, four of fiv "investing in people" indicators, and five of six "economic freedom" indicators.
Vanuatu’s performance (pdf) on the FY 2008 selection indicators Review Vanuatu’s performance (pdf) on the FY 2007 selection indicators Review Vanuatu'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
Other US PoliciesDevelopment Assistance USAID does not maintain ongoing programs in Vanuatu. Trade In 2004 the U.S. imported $1.8 million of "special transactions and commodities not classified according to kind," (SITC code 93) from Vanuatu. See a spreadsheet of U.S. imports from Vanuatu
Other DonorsThe top three donors to Vanuatu in 2005 were:
Source: Development Assistance Committee Database
World Bank InvolvementThe World Bank assists Vanuatu through its Pacific Islands projects and programs. Since joining the World Bank in 1981 Vanuatu has received five IDA credits for agriculture, transporation, education, and housing totaling $18.9 million. Vanuatu's IDA-14 allocation over 2005-2008 will target utility and service delivery reform and promotion of the private sector. Review a summary of World Bank projects in the Pacific Islands
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 Vanuatu’s history and U.S.-Vanuatu relations
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