A. P. Mandaville

The good news from Gaza continues, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who made it possible — from partners on the ground to donors. 🚚 Humanitarian aid safely arrived after passing through Zikim Crossing, which marks the first safe delivery in weeks after a long shutdown of all entry points. Unlike previous attempts, this shipment arrived without being looted, which is rare given the desperate conditions. 📦 A total of 207 pallets were offloaded and evaluated, containing vital food supplies. ⏱️ We are working tirelessly to prepare the aid for distribution, and continues to operate under restrictive conditions. 🧡 Today’s success represents a small window of hope amid overwhelming challenges and a significant step in restoring humanitarian access in Gaza.

"Stay evidence-focused and not evidence-addicted." That's my favorite line from this great interview between @jbernson of @MathematicaNow and @APMandaville of @MCCgov on the federal agency's 20th anniversary. #GrowWithMCC mathematica.org/blogs/twenty-y…

Me got to try real French macarons with me friends @MarthaStewart and @SnoopDogg! They honorary cookies in me book! #ParisOlympics

The data is in and @MCCgov is, once again, the most transparent bi-lateral aid agency on the @AidTransparency #2024Index. This year, we broken the top three for *all* donors and we are a little bit excited. More details here —> publishwhatyoufund.org/the-index/2024/

Informative data from the @WorldBank's country income classifications for 2024-2025. In 1987, 30% of reporting countries were classified as low-income and 25% as high-income. In 2023, 12% are low-income and 40% high-income. 🧵1/ blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/wo… via @WorldBank

And most of all thank you to @kemlu_RI @noradno and @CGDev for co-hosting this gathering!

Plus extra thank yous to the Government of #Indonesia for hosting us here and for having so many excellent colleagues here from across the government!

Something I’ve loved at the #DevelopmentLeadersConference is seeing colleagues from early @MCCgov partner countries representing their own governments’ presence as a development cooperation provider. Thank you Ms. De Palma (#ElSalvador) and Ms. Wahyuni (#Indonesia)!

@MCCgov And — looking farther ahead — Cabo Verde is developing a new MCC regional compact, focusing on economic growth through regional trade and integration. This partnership highlights the country’s commitment to democratic governance and development. #GrowWithMCC #CaboVerde #SIDS4

@MCCgov We’re looking forward to an upcoming @MCCgov compact with #Belize that will help tackle education and energy challenges, boosting post-primary education and reducing electricity costs. #SDG4 #SDG7 #SIDS4

Happy to help represent the U.S. delegation at #SIDS4, the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States. 🌍#SustainableDevelopment

It was remarkable to help welcome President Ruto (and especially meaningful to me to be in Atlanta for his #democracy speech @CarterCenter). I’m proud of @MCCgov’s partnership with #Kenya, and even prouder it is among the many ways the US and Kenya draw closer. #USKEat60

The Kenya Urban Mobility and Growth Threshold Programme, which we launched in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, will tackle the economic growth challenges related to land use and transport planning in the Nairobi Metropolitan.

President @WilliamsRuto has arrived in the United States of America to begin a three day state visit. He will be at the Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta Georgia to deliver a speech on Governance and democratic values, anti-corruption, democracies working together.

It was a real pleasure to join colleagues from @WhiteHouse, #Nigeria, The #Gambia, #Dallas, @CCIdotCity, and @TheWilsonCenter to talk about the dynamic future of #cities at the #USAfricaBizSummit2024 #USAfricaBizSummit

Thank you to @MCC_CEO for great conversation today on the link between democracy and economic development. @freedomhouse greatly values our partnership with the @MCCgov, which uses our data in assessing whether countries will qualify for its grants.

Reflecting on our powerful dialogue at the @freedomhouse event yesterday. Country ownership remains key to our success at @MCCgov, and this collaborative approach to foreign assistance truly sets us apart in empowering nations to shape their own futures.