Sec. 2012. Transition initiatives
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The Administrator is authorized to provide, notwithstanding any other provision of law, assistance to support the transition to peace, democracy, and sustainable development of a country or region that is at risk of, in, or in transition from, conflict or civil strife. Assistance under this section includes support for the following: Developing or strengthening democratic institutions and processes. Short-term economic and political stabilization. Reconstructing or revitalizing basic infrastructure.
Fostering reconciliation and the peaceful resolution of conflict. If the Secretary determines that it is important to the national interests of the United States to provide transition assistance in excess of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available under this section, up to $25,000,000 of the funds made available under this Act may be used for purposes of this section and under the authorities applicable to funds made available under this section. The Administrator shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not less than 5 days before beginning a new program of assistance under this section.
The Secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committee not less than 5 days before making a transfer pursuant to subsection (c).