CCA President joins panel on MCC compact with Côte d’Ivoire

On Tuesday, November 7, MCC and the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire signeda five-year, $524.7 million compact to spur economic growth and reduce poverty in Côte d’Ivoire, supporting regional stability and new business opportunities.Following the compact signing, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) President Dr. John Hamre hosted a half-day conference on Wednesday, November 8th, featuring Côte d'Ivoire. President Alassane Ouattara. and MCC Acting CEO, Jonathan Nash to recognize the new Côte d'Ivoire Compact and prospects for growth in the country.Following a keynote address by President Ouattara, Acting MCC CEO, Jonathan Nash joined a panel discussionalongsidePresident and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa, Florizelle Liserand Secretary General to the President of Côte d'Ivoire Minister Patrick Achi for a discussion that highlighted the opportunities presented by the new MCC partnershipWatch a video of the full event on theCSIS website.