In December 2008, Zambia became eligible to receive compact funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). One of the projects selected for further investigation in this regard is a development project for the Kafue National Park. This is the "Greater Kafue National Park Economic Development Project (the "GKNP Project"). This project aims to promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in the greater KNP area through increased nature-based tourism, improved park and wildlife management capacity, and greater participation in tourism and diversified livelihood activities by the rural communities in the surrounding Game Management Areas (GMAs).