Sec. 5. Assistance to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable and global basis
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The President, acting through the heads of the relevant Federal departments and agencies specified in paragraph (2), shall provide assistance to reduce poverty and hunger in developing countries. To the extent consistent with the requirements of this Act, such assistance should be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Federal program known as the Feed the Future Initiative (as such program was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act).
The relevant Federal departments and agencies specified in this paragraph are the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the Peace Corps, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the United States African Development Foundation, the United States Geological Survey, and any other department or agency specified by the President for purposes of this paragraph.
Assistance authorized under this subsection that is provided pursuant to the authorities of section 103, section 103A, title XII of chapter 2 of part I, and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151a , 2151a–1, 2220a et seq., and 2346 et seq.) may be provided notwithstanding any other provision of law. Assistance authorized under this subsection may be referred to as the Feed the Future Initiative . The President, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall coordinate the efforts of the relevant Federal departments and agencies under subsection (a).
Assistance authorized under subsection
(a)should be provided under a strategic approach that— prioritizes the overarching dual objectives; increasing agricultural productivity, income, and economic growth, with a strong emphasis on small-scale producers; and improving nutrition, especially of women and children; takes a whole-of-government approach of Federal departments and agencies that engage in some aspect of food security, nutrition security, and agricultural development; is driven by country strategies, ownership, and engagement; harnesses science, technology, and innovation; leverages unique partnerships in development, including farmers’ organizations, cooperatives, the private sector, civil society and faith-based organizations, research entities, and academic institutions; has a strong focus on women’s economic empowerment and nutrition; builds capacity of local organizations and institutions; integrates and strengthens resilience approaches to ensure that chronically vulnerable populations are linked to market systems and longer-term economic growth opportunities; supports and seeks to align with country-owned agriculture, nutrition, and food security policy and investment plans developed with input from relevant governmental and non-governmental sectors within partner countries and regional bodies, including representatives of the private sector, small-scale producers, and international and local civil society and faith-based organizations; gives consideration to integrating agricultural development activities among food insecure populations living in proximity to designated national parks or wildlife areas to support wildlife conservation efforts; engages, when appropriate, the expertise of United States institutions of higher education in collaboration with public and private institutions in developing countries; and assesses criteria to determine where agricultural development assistance is no longer required. Assistance authorized under subsection
(a)should meet the following requirements: Be consistent with a country-led, multilateral, accountable process, and a comprehensive approach to agricultural development, nutrition, and resilience. Maintain an emphasis on the cross-cutting issues of nutrition, land tenure, research, technology innovation, and supporting women farmers. Engage strong partnerships with the private sector, educational institutions, and civil society and faith-based organizations. Build the capacity of local organizations and institutions. Develop community and farmer resiliency to natural disasters, emergencies, and natural occurrences that adversely impact agricultural yield. Assistance authorized under subsection
(a)should be provided under established parameters for a rigorous accountability system to monitor and evaluate progress and impact, including by reporting to Congress and the public on an annual basis.
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Assistance to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable and global basis
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