Sec. 4. Private sector partnerships
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The Secretary of State should seek to partner with the private sector in support of music-related exchange programs implemented by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), leverage private sector expertise in developing and implementing such programs, expand networking and mentorship opportunities for program participants, and identify private sector funding sources for travel and other program-related expenses where relevant. The Secretary of State is authorized to partner with the private sector, including through the granting of awards, to recognize musicians whose works or performances have advanced peace abroad and who could contribute to networking and mentorship opportunities for participants of music-related exchange programs implemented by ECA.