The ceremony celebrates the signing of the Senegal Power Compact between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Senegal. MCC’s five-year, $550 million investment will help strengthen the power sector to meet the growing demand for reliable electricity in one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, and an important strategic partner of the U.S. in West Africa. The Government of Senegal will contribute an additional $50 million to the compact to drive economic growth and progress, bringing the total program to $600 million.
Event participants include:
- The Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
- His Excellancy Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne, Prime Minister, Republic of Senegal
- Mr. Jonathan Nash, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation
Closed to Press
Location
U.S. Department of State
, Treaty Room
2201 C Street, NW<br /> Washington, D.C. 20520<br /> <br /> Please use C Street entrance.