institutions and foster a policy environment condu-
cive to economic development. 
(4) Similarly, the sustained participation of 
United States educational and research institutions 
in building the scientific, educational, and service ca-
pacities of developing countries is vital to the eco-
nomic and social development of those countries, and 
at the same time strengthens the faculty and pro-
grams available to United States students. 
(5) Because of their ability to attract and lever-
age private contributions, the entities described in 
paragraphs (1) through (4) are extremely cost-effec-
tive partners for providing foreign assistance. 
(6) Because such entities, often using their own 
resources, develop and maintain long-term and inde-
pendent relationships with their counterparts in for-
eign countries, they provide great expertise in pro-
gram implementation, an important source of knowl-
edge about local needs, attitudes, customs, and con-
ditions, and a critical means for building trust and 
goodwill with local communities. 
(b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy of the 
United States to— 
(1) encourage and facilitate, as appropriate, 
international activities of United States private and 
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voluntary organizations, community and faith-based 
organizations, charitable foundations, labor unions, 
cooperatives, credit unions, and educational and re-
search institutions in furtherance of the goals of this 
title; 
(2) co-design, co-fund, and co-manage projects 
and strategies with such entities to meet jointly 
agreed development objectives; 
(3) strengthen the capacity of such entities, 
without compromising their private and independent 
nature, to undertake effective international assist-
ance efforts; and 
(4) streamline and simplify the process by 
which such entities may compete for resources made 
available under this title. 
SEC. 1004. ENCOURAGEMENT OF UNITED STATES BUSINESS 
PARTICIPATION. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(1) United States businesses, including inter-
national development firms, are significant contribu-
tors to humanitarian relief and broad-based eco-
nomic growth in developing countries, through— 
(A) the donation of financial resources, 
technology, goods, and services; 
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(B) the sharing of training, technical, 
managerial, and business skills; 
(C) the investment of capital and the de-
velopment of trade relationships; 
(D) the establishment and maintenance of 
partnerships with the governments of devel-
oping countries, local communities, and civil so-
ciety organizations; 
(E) partnering with local businesses and 
entrepreneurs; 
(F) the expansion of job opportunities in 
impoverished communities; and 
(G) the encouragement of private sector 
development and of the legal and institutional 
framework to support such development. 
(2) Such businesses are often staffed by individ-
uals with a strong commitment to and knowledge of 
developing countries, many of whom have served 
overseas, and who bring American values, know-how, 
and spirit of innovation. 
(3) While some United States businesses have 
a long history of engagement with international de-
velopment, bringing extensive experience, strong 
local ties and a proven track record of achievement, 
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many others seek to establish first-time partnerships 
and new joint ventures. 
(4) By leveraging contributions of United 
States businesses and facilitating public-private 
partnerships, the United States Government can 
maximize the impact of its efforts to improve social 
and economic conditions in developing countries. 
(b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy of the 
United States to— 
(1) encourage and facilitate, to the maximum 
extent practicable, participation by United States 
businesses in achieving the purposes of this title; 
(2) promote awareness by United States busi-
nesses, including small businesses, of opportunities 
to promote economic growth and expand markets in 
developing countries; 
(3) facilitate partnerships between United 
States business and international and local non-
governmental organizations, including private and 
voluntary organizations, community and faith-based 
organizations, charitable foundations, labor unions, 
cooperatives, credit unions, and educational and re-
search institutions, to reduce poverty and alleviate 
human suffering; 
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(4) build strategic alliances with United States 
businesses, drawing on their unique assets and expe-
rience, to solve complex problems in developing coun-
tries; and 
(5) co-design, co-fund, and co-manage projects 
and strategies with United States business partners 
to meet jointly agreed development objectives. 
SEC. 1005. DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS FELLOWS PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator is authorized 
and encouraged to establish a program of exchanges to 
strengthen individual and institutional capacity, share 
knowledge and best practices, build partnering skills and 
develop networks through professional exchanges between 
the Agency and the private sector, including businesses 
and nonprofit institutions. 
(b) STRATEGIC FOCUS.—The exchanges authorized 
under subsection (a) should be designed to fill gaps and 
build capacity in areas of critical need, as determined by 
the Administrator and the private sector entity. 
(c) COMPETITIVE AWARDS.—The process for select-
ing individuals for the exchanges authorized under sub-
section (a) should be open and competitive, while offering 
opportunities to individuals with varying levels of profes-
sional experience. 
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