Sec. 279. Middle East Partnership Initiative
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Congress makes the following findings: The United States and the international community have long-term interests in the stability, security, and prosperity of the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Transparent governance structures and active civil society engagement help counter predatory foreign investment efforts. It is the policy of the United States that the United States and the international community should, through a Middle East Partnership Initiative, support modernization and reform efforts that— advance education; promote economic opportunity; foster private sector development; strengthen civil society; promote transparent and democratic governance and the rule of law; and increase access for women to fully participate politically and economically in society.
There is authorized to be appropriated $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 for the purpose of fostering partnerships among citizens, civil society, the private sector, and government institutions in the Middle East and North Africa to generate shared solutions that promote stability, transparency, good governance, and economic development, including a scholarship program.