The management of expectations has been one of the foremost challenges facing the MCC as a new foreign assistance model. As in many of the previous MCA Monitor Reports from the Field,[25] this is also an issue in El Salvador. While consultation with stakeholders to manage in-country expectations is the onus of the accountable entity the MCC retains the responsibility to provide training. It is a particularly uphill climb for countries such as El Salvador where government relations with its people have been strained due to war and mistrust. There are some indications that the MCC is aiding Fomilenio with developing a communications and outreach program to achieve participatory, timely and meaningful participation along with management of stakeholder expectations. However, this remains a formative area to watch as part of effective implementation.
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25. See "Lessons from Seven Countries: Reflections on the Millennium Challenge Account"