VOA常速英语2018--美国为莱索托提供发展援助（在线收听）

Development Assistance for Lesotho

A delegation from the U.S. government's Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, visited Lesotho recently to discuss the development of a second MCC compact to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in partnership with the government of Lesotho.

接下来，是一篇反映美国政府观点的社论。 

A delegation from the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC,visited Lesotho recently to discuss the development of a second MCC compact to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in partnership with the government of Lesotho.

最近，美国政府世纪挑战集团（MCC）代表团访问了莱索托，讨论了与MCC第二次签约的相关事宜，本次签约旨在与莱索托政府合作，以减少贫困、促进经济增长。

During their visit to restart development of a second MCC compact,the U.S. delegation met with senior Lesotho Government officials and political party leaders, civil society and the private-sector to discuss MCC’s approach to country partnership and the compact development process going forward.

在此次以重启美国与MCC第二次签约为目的的访问中，美国代表团与莱索托政府高级官员及政党领导人、民间团体和私营部门进行了会晤，讨论了MCC实现两国合作的方法以及签约事宜的下一步进展。

Using an approach that reflects a country’s own priorities, MCC provides time-limited grants and assistance to developing countries that meet rigorous standards for good governance,from fighting corruption to respecting democratic rights. Working with local partners, MCC tackles some of the most pressing challenges that developing countries face,such as access to electricity, clean water, land rights and roads.

MCC采用反应国家自身重要事项的方法，向符合严格善政标准的发展中国家提供一定期限内的赠款和援助，这些标准包括从反腐到尊重民主权利等各个方面。 MCC与当地伙伴合作，解决了发展中国家面临的一些最紧迫的挑战，比如在获得电力、清洁水源、土地权和道路等方面上的难题。

“The decision by MCC’s Board of Directors to reselect Lesotho is the acknowledgement of the government of Lesotho’s actions to address MCC’s ongoing rule of law concerns,including the implementation of the Southern African Development Community recommendations,”said Principal Deputy Vice President Kyeh Kim.“Lesotho’s continued commitment to rule of law, accountability and investing in its people will remain important as we work toward our shared goal of reducing poverty through economic growth.”

“MCC理事会重新选择与莱索托合作的决定是对莱索托政府在执行MCC目前法治关注问题方面工作的肯定，包括对南非发展共同体的建议的执行，”MCC首席代理副董事长Kyeh Kim说，“莱索托一直以来对保障法治、问责制和投资其人民的承诺依然是一项重要工作，同时，我们也在为通过经济增长实现减贫的共同目标而不懈努力。”

U.S. Ambassador to Lesotho Rebecca Gonzales noted,“The ongoing positive impact of the first MCC compact is a testament to the tremendous collaboration between the United States and Lesotho,and we look for the Government of Lesotho’s continued commitment to these early investments. As we build on this partnership of mutual accountability,we remain committed to supporting Lesotho as it undertakes an inclusive, transparent, and comprehensive national reform process, which is essential in achieving sustainable economic growth and long term stability.”

美国驻莱索托大使Lesotho Rebecca Gonzales指出：“第一份‘MCC合约’正在产生积极影响，这是美国与莱索托之间良好合作的证明，我们期待莱索托政府继续为这些早期投资而努力。在建立这种相互问责伙伴关系的基础上，我们将继续致力于支持莱索托展开包容、透明和全面的国家改革进程，这对于实现可持续的经济增长和长期稳定至关重要。”