MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC)

UNCLAS AMMAN 009054

SIPDIS

MCC FOR THE CEO
STATE FOR NEA/ELA; USAID FOR PPC/AA

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID PREL JO
SUBJECT: MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION (MCC)



1. Following is the text of a November 17 letter from
Jordanian Prime Minister Adnan Badran to MCC CEO Ambassador
Danilovich. Post will pouch original to the Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC) with a copy to NEA/ELA.


2. Begin Text:

Dear Mr. Danilovich,

In reference to your letter of November 10, 2005, addressed
to His Majesty King Abdullah II, allow me to express my
sincere appreciation to the MCC Board for selecting Jordan as
an eligible country for the Threshold Program in FY 2006.
The continuous and invaluable support of the United States of
America has enabled us to sustain the momentum of our reform
efforts and achieve a favorable performance in many
socioeconomic spheres, especially during these challenging
times.

I would also like to inform you that the Government of Jordan
is interested in participating in the Threshold Program. For
this purpose, I designate Mrs. Suhair Al-Ali, Minister of
Planning and International Cooperation to coordinate Jordan's
MCA efforts, and to serve as the principal liaison with the
MCC.

As you are aware, Jordan has taken significant steps towards
the implementation of a comprehensive reform agenda, with the
aim of propelling growth and realizing a sustainable
improvement in the welfare of its citizens. We therefore,
welcome the MCC team to work closely with all the
stakeholders in Jordan in order to address key areas where
our indicators are lagging, enabling us to achieve progress
leading to MCA eligibility as soon as possible.

In closing, I would like to extend Jordan's warmest gratitude
for your kind feelings and support in the face of the recent
terrorist attacks. Please also accept my thanks and
appreciation for your strong support to our development
efforts.

Sincerely,

Dr. Adnan Badran

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