Sec. 1405. Higher education partnerships
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Congress finds that— basic and higher education are interrelated and together play a critical role in reducing poverty, promoting economic growth, strengthening democracy, stemming corruption, alleviating ethnic tensions, and enhancing stability; higher education institutions foster critical thinking, scientific discovery, entrepreneurship and innovation in local communities as well as at the national and international level; higher education is essential for developing human capacity to create the next generation of political, professional and business leadership, build an effective and accountable civil service, improve the quality and availability of social services, and strengthen the rule of law; partnerships between institutions of higher education in the United States and developing countries can— increase the quality and availability of, and access to, higher education for secondary school graduates; support the professional development of faculty and staff, strengthen institutional and financial management, and streamline administrative procedures; expand course offerings, academic resources and research opportunities for students and faculty; foster continuing professional relationships that build international understanding and collaboration; and facilitate the sharing of knowledge, the identification of common research interests and challenges, and the resolution of complex problems; and partnerships between businesses and higher education institutions in developing countries can help to meet the significant and growing demand for business professionals within both the private and public sectors in developing countries.
It is the policy of the United States to encourage the expansion and strengthening of higher education in developing countries, through partnerships with educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The Administrator is authorized to use assistance made available under this chapter to expand and strengthen institutions of higher education in developing countries through partnerships with— institutions of higher education in the United States; businesses in the United States; nonprofit organizations with experience in the areas of academic institution-building and entrepreneurial and managerial development; and international organizations.
Assistance provided under subsection
(c)shall include— building the capacity of higher education institutions in partner countries; developing academic programs and centers of excellence in areas critical to the partner country’s economic development; and improving the quality and availability of, and access to, higher education for students in partner countries.