The Millennium Challenge Corporation operates under a set of corporate values that serve as the foundation for the agency’s culture and promote enhanced staff engagement and team effectiveness. MCC’s core values were identified through a staff-led process in which more than 4 of every 5 full-time staff members participated, and the outcome was strongly endorsed by MCC senior staff.
MCC’s values are drawn from the best of its practices. The process to articulate these values and integrate them into MCC’s daily operations builds on learning from other values-based agencies such as the Government Accountability Office and corporate leaders such as IBM, Grant Thornton, Intercontinental Hotels Group and UPS.
MCC’s mission is to reduce poverty through economic growth.
Our model is defined by core principles, including selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results. These core principles ensure MCC invests in countries that are committed to good governance, economic freedom, and investing in their people. By holding ourselves and our partner countries accountable, our investments advance stability, security and prosperity both at home and abroad. And with cost-effective projects, a lean staff, and an evidence-based approach, MCC is a good investment for the American people.
MCC’s values define how we behave both as individuals and as an institution in pursuit of our mission. Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our partner countries and stakeholders.