Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110

§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

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The President can provide aid to countries in the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The goal is to help their economies grow and to support regional economic cooperation. The aid should help build the systems and tools needed for private, market-based economies. It can also include other related activities already allowed under U.S. programs.

Full Legal Text

Title 22, §2296a

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(a)Purpose of assistance

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)Authorization for assistance

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)Activities supported

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

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110