The much-anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) initiative is about to start on Wednesday. This project, spanning five years, will begin its implementation on August 30, 2023, which aligns with the 13th of August in the Nepali calendar. Today, the Ministry of Finance is organizing an event to officially announce this significant milestone.
As per Article 7 of the agreement between the Nepali government and the American Cooperation Mission MCC, the effectiveness of the agreement depends on the date when MCC sends a letter to Nepal’s government. This letter confirms MCC’s readiness to carry out the agreement, provided that they are satisfied with the completion of necessary prerequisites.
China’s current economic situation is unique compared to past crises in other countries. Despite impressive growth in the last four decades, the country is facing a “recessionary growth” issue rather than a full-blown crisis. The main problem is a chronic lack of demand, even as the economy continues to grow. This is evident in the consumer price index, which is on the verge of deflation with stagnant prices, and the high youth unemployment rate of 21.3%. In simple terms, China is experiencing a situation where spending isn’t keeping up with available resources.