22 USC 2218 - Utilization of democratic institutions in development

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 07, 2024

§ 2218.

Utilization of democratic institutions in development

(a)

Popular participation through encouragement of democratic institutions

(b)

Human and intellectual resources; self-government through civic education and training in requisite skills

In order to carry out the purposes of this section programs under this part and part I of this subchapter 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 chapter 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)

Political, social, and related obstacles to development; democratic social and political trends

(d)

Implementation of objectives through application of experience gained from program evaluation

(e)

Inservice training programs

(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 281, as added Pub. L. 89–583, pt. I, § 106, Sept. 19, 1966, 80 Stat. 800; amended Pub. L. 90–137, pt. I, § 108, Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 452; Pub. L. 90–554, pt. I, § 106, Oct. 8, 1968, 82 Stat. 961; Pub. L. 95–424, title I, § 102(g)(2)(A), Oct. 6, 1978,

cite as: 22 USC 2218