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Sec. 281. Utilization of Democratic Institutions in Development

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## Sec. 281 Utilization of Democratic Institutions in Development **[**[22 U.S.C. 2218](/us/usc/t22/s2218)**]** ###
(a)In carrying out programs authorized in this chapter and chapter 1, emphasis shall be placed on assuring maximum participation in the task of economic development on the part of the people of the developing countries, through the encouragement of democratic private and local governmental institutions. ###
(b)In order to carry out the purposes of this title, programs under this chapter and chapter 1 shall— ####
(1)recognize the differing needs, desires, and capacities of the people of the respective developing countries and areas; ####
(2)use the intellectual resources of such countries and areas in conjunction with assistance provided under this Act so as to encourage the development of indigenous institutions that meet their particular requirements for sustained economic and social progress; and ####
(3)support civic education and training in skills required for effective participation in governmental and political processes essential to self-government. ###
(c)In the allocation of funds for research under this chapter and chapter 1, emphasis shall be given to research designed to examine the political, social, and related obstacles to development in countries receiving assistance under part I of this Act. In particular, emphasis should be given to research designed to increase understanding of the ways in which development assistance can support democratic, social and political trends in recipient countries. ###
(d)Emphasis shall also be given to the evaluation of relevant past and current programs under part I of this Act and to applying this experience so as to strengthen their effectiveness in implementing the objectives of this title. ###
(e)In order to carry out the purposes of this title, the agency primarily responsible for administering part I of this Act, shall develop systematic programs of inservice training to familiarize its personnel with the objectives of this title and to increase their knowledge of the political and social aspects of development. In addition to other funds available for such purposes, not to exceed 1 per centum of the funds authorized to be appropriated for grant assistance under this chapter and chapter 1 may be used for carrying out the objectives of this subsection. **[**Title X—Programs Relating to Population Growth—Repealed—1978**]** **[**Title XI—Food Production Targets and Reports—Repealed—1978**]** # TITLE XII FAMINE PREVENTION AND FREEDOM FROM HUNGER
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