Determination Pursuant to the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010, Related to the Provision of Military Assistance in Support of Southern Sudan Security Sector Transformation Program, 11976 [2010-5496]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6919]
Determination Pursuant to the
Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2010, Related to
the Provision of Military Assistance in
Support of Southern Sudan Security
Sector Transformation Program
Pursuant to the authority vested in me
by the laws of the United States,
including section 7070(f)(5) of the
Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2010 (Div. F, Pub.
L. 111–117) and Department of State
Delegation of Authority 245–1 (Feb. 13,
2009), I hereby determine that the
provision to the Government of
Southern Sudan of non-lethal military
assistance, military education and
training, and defense services controlled
under the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations is in the national interest of
the United States, and that such
assistance may be provided pursuant to
section 7070(f)(5).
This determination shall be
transmitted to the Congress and
published in the Federal Register.
Dated: February 3, 2010.
James B. Steinberg,
Deputy Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2010–5496 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6920]
Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant
Proposals: Global Connections and
Exchange Program
Announcement Type: New Grant.
Funding Opportunity Number: ECA–
PE–C–PY–10–05.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 19.415.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: April 30, 2010.
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Executive Summary
The Youth Programs Division, Office
of Citizen Exchanges, of the Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs
announces an open competition for up
to three Global Connections and
Exchange programs in specified
countries from the following regions:
Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Israel, West
Bank/Gaza and Lebanon), East Asia/
Pacific (Indonesia, Malaysia, and
Vietnam), and Africa (Nigeria, South
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Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia).
Public and private non-profit
organizations meeting the provisions
described in Internal Revenue Code
section 26 U.S.C. 501c(3) may submit
proposals to facilitate online and faceto-face exchanges between overseas
schools and counterparts in the United
States.
The Global Connections and
Exchange (GCE) program utilizes
technology to create an American
presence in areas where citizens have
little opportunity to travel or participate
in exchange programs. Through
webchats and discussion boards, foreign
youth participate in dialogue with
American peers about their lives,
families and communities. In addition,
a theme-based curriculum will increase
understanding of issues relevant to both
U.S. and overseas participants. Each
regional program also captures the spirit
of activism through extracurricular
projects that harness the energies of
youth to affect positive change.
Applicants may propose to host only
one regional project listed under this
competition. Should an applicant
submit multiple proposals under this
competition, all those proposals will be
declared technically ineligible and
given no further consideration in the
review process.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Authority:
Overall grant making authority for
this program is contained in the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
of 1961, Public Law 87–256, as
amended, also known as the FulbrightHays Act. The purpose of the Act is ‘‘to
enable the Government of the United
States to increase mutual understanding
between the people of the United States
and the people of other countries * * *;
to strengthen the ties which unite us
with other nations by demonstrating the
educational and cultural interests,
developments, and achievements of the
people of the United States and other
nations * * * and thus to assist in the
development of friendly, sympathetic
and peaceful relations between the
United States and the other countries of
the world.’’ The funding authority for
the program above is provided through
legislation.
Overview: The Internet and social
networking sites have become
prevailing tools of influence among
youth throughout the world. Social
media such as Facebook, YouTube,
mobile technology and blogs offer young
people opportunities to connect with
peers across borders and tear down
misperceptions that lead to
misunderstanding. In order to harness
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these powerful technology tools to
remove stereotypes and impel change,
youth need to be better equipped to use
social networking sites and new
technologies in a positive way.
The Global Connections and
Exchange program is designed to
address these issues by developing a
cadre of youth technology leaders who
are introduced to a broad range of ideas
and resources through the use of
information and communication
technologies. By participating in this
yearlong program, high school students
and teachers expand their computer
literacy skills, improve general
education, and gain a deeper
understanding of diverse societies and
values. As a result, students increase
their understanding of foreign cultures,
expand their perspectives regarding
contemporary issues and are better able
to use technology to influence change.
The goals of the program are to:
• Generate personal and institutional
ties between youth and educators in the
United States and their overseas
counterparts;
• Improve educational tools,
resources, and learning through the
application of computer technology,
online resource development, and
student collaboration.
• Empower youth to act as catalysts
of change in their communities through
multimedia outreach and leadership
skills development.
Information about similar programs
can be found at: https://
exchanges.state.gov/youth/programs/
connections.html
ECA plans to award multiple grants
for the management of the Global
Connections and Exchange program for
countries or special areas [specified
below] in the Middle East, East Asia/
Pacific and Africa. The grant period will
be 12–18 months in duration.
Applicants should select the region and
theme with which they plan to work,
and present a strong justification for
their choices in their proposals.
• East Asia/Pacific Regional Project—
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam (any
proposal for East Asia/Pacific must
involve all three countries);
• Middle East Regional Project—
Israel and at least two of the following:
Egypt, Jordan, West Bank/Gaza and
Lebanon;
• Africa Regional Project—Nigeria,
South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia
(at least three countries)
Please note: Applicants may not include
countries not listed and may not combine
countries across regions.
An essential element of all projects
will be to build mutual understanding
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6919]
Determination Pursuant to the Department of State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010, Related to
the Provision of Military Assistance in Support of Southern Sudan
Security Sector Transformation Program
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the laws of the United
States, including section 7070(f)(5) of the Department of State,
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 (Div.
F, Pub. L. 111-117) and Department of State Delegation of Authority
245-1 (Feb. 13, 2009), I hereby determine that the provision to the
Government of Southern Sudan of non-lethal military assistance,
military education and training, and defense services controlled under
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations is in the national
interest of the United States, and that such assistance may be provided
pursuant to section 7070(f)(5).
This determination shall be transmitted to the Congress and
published in the Federal Register.
Dated: February 3, 2010.
James B. Steinberg,
Deputy Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2010-5496 Filed 3-11-10; 8:45 am]
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