1. U.S. Code
  2. title 22
  3. chapter 32
  4. subchapter I
  5. part XII
  6. § 2296d

Collapse to view only § 2296d. Strengthening democracy, tolerance, and the development of civil society

§ 2296. United States assistance to promote reconciliation and recovery from regional conflicts
(a) Purpose of assistance
The purposes of assistance under this section include—
(1) the creation of the basis for reconciliation between belligerents;
(2) the promotion of economic development in areas of the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia impacted by civil conflict and war; and
(3) the encouragement of broad regional cooperation among countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia that have been destabilized by internal conflicts.
(b) Authorization for assistance
(1) In general
(2) Definition of humanitarian assistance
(c) Activities supported
Activities that may be supported by assistance under subsection (b) include—
(1) providing for the humanitarian needs of victims of the conflicts;
(2) facilitating the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes; and
(3) assisting in the reconstruction of residential and economic infrastructure destroyed by war.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–123.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296

§ 2296a. Economic assistance
(a) Purpose of assistance
(b)
(c) Activities supported
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499A, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–124.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296a

§ 2296b. Development of infrastructure
(a) Purpose of programs
The purposes of programs under this section include—
(1) to develop the physical infrastructure necessary for regional cooperation among the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia; and
(2) to encourage closer economic relations and to facilitate the removal of impediments to cross-border commerce among those countries and the United States and other developed nations.
(b) Authorization for programs
To carry out the purposes of subsection (a), the following types of programs for the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia may be used to support the activities described in subsection (c):
(1) Activities by the Export-Import Bank to complete the review process for eligibility for financing under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 [12 U.S.C. 635 et seq.].
(2) The provision of insurance, reinsurance, financing, or other assistance by the United States International Development Finance Corporation.
(3) Assistance under section 2421 of this title (relating to the Trade and Development Agency).
(c) Activities supported
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499B, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–124; amended Pub. L. 115–254, div. F, title VI, § 1470(j)(2), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3517.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296b

§ 2296c. Border control assistance
(a) Purpose of assistance
(b) Authorization for assistance
(c) Activities supported
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499C, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–124.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296c

§ 2296d. Strengthening democracy, tolerance, and the development of civil society
(a) Purpose of assistance
(b) Authorization for assistance
To carry out the purpose of subsection (a), the President is authorized to provide the following types of assistance to the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia:
(1) Assistance for democracy building, including programs to strengthen parliamentary institutions and practices.
(2) Assistance for the development of nongovernmental organizations.
(3) Assistance for development of independent media.
(4) Assistance for the development of the rule of law, a strong independent judiciary, and transparency in political practice and commercial transactions.
(5) International exchanges and advanced professional training programs in skill areas central to the development of civil society.
(6) Assistance to promote increased adherence to civil and political rights under section 2151n(e) of this title.
(c) Activities supported
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499D, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–125.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296d

§ 2296e. Administrative authorities
(a) Assistance through governments and nongovernmental organizations
(b) Use of economic support funds
(c) Terms and conditions
(d) Available authorities
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499E, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–125.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296e

§ 2296f. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
(2) Countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 499F, as added Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(2) [title V, § 596(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–126.)

CITE AS: 22 USC 2296f