Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
§2296a Economic Assistance
Title 22 › Chapter 32— FOREIGN ASSISTANCE › Subchapter I— INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Part XII— Support for the Economic and Political Independence of the Countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia › § 2296a
Summary
The President may give aid to countries in the South Caucasus and Central Asia to help their economies grow and to encourage regional cooperation. Besides other related programs, that aid must help build the organizations, systems, and tools needed for private, market-based economies to expand.
Full Legal Text
Title 22, §2296a
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(a)The purpose of assistance under this section is to foster economic growth and development, including the conditions necessary for regional economic cooperation, in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
(b)To carry out the purpose of subsection (a), the President is authorized to provide assistance for the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia to support the activities described in subsection (c).
(c)In addition to the activities described in section 2295 of this title, activities supported by assistance under subsection (b) should support the development of the structures and means necessary for the growth of private sector economies based upon market principles.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Executive Documents
Delegation of Functions For delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, Sept. 29, 1979, 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under section 2381 of this title.
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Citation
22 U.S.C. § 2296a
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60