MCC Unveils FY2027 Wishlist for Foreign Aid Candidate Nations
Published Date: 9/3/2026
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The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, requires the Millennium Challenge Corporation to publish a report that identifies countries that are "candidate countries" for Millennium Challenge Account assistance during Fiscal Year 2027. The report is set forth in full below.
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