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 118 STAT. 3793 PUBLIC LAW 108–458—DEC. 17, 2004 to articulate the importance of freedom, democracy, and human rights as fundamental principles underlying United States foreign policy goals. ‘‘(d) IDENTIFICATION OF UNITED STATES FOREIGN ASSISTANCE.— In cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other public and private assistance organizations and agencies, the Secretary should ensure that information relating to foreign assistance provided by the United States, nongovernmental organizations, and private entities of the United States is disseminated widely, and particularly, to the extent practicable, within countries and regions that receive such assist- ance. The Secretary should ensure that, to the extent practicable, projects funded by USAID not involving commodities, including projects implemented by private voluntary organizations, are identi- fied as provided by the people of the United States.’’. (b) FUNCTIONS OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY.— (1) AMENDMENT.—Section 1(b)(3) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy shall— ‘‘(A) prepare an annual strategic plan for public diplo- macy in collaboration with overseas posts and in consulta- tion with the regional and functional bureaus of the Depart- ment; ‘‘(B) ensure the design and implementation of appro- priate program evaluation methodologies; ‘‘(C) provide guidance to Department personnel in the United States and overseas who conduct or implement public diplomacy policies, programs, and activities; ‘‘(D) assist the United States Agency for International Development and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to present the policies of the United States clearly and effectively; and ‘‘(E) submit statements of United States policy and editorial material to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for broadcast consideration.’’. (2) CONSULTATION.—The Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, in carrying out the responsibilities described in section 1(b)(3) of such Act (as amended by paragraph (1)), shall consult with public diplomacy officers operating at United States overseas posts and in the regional bureaus of the Depart- ment of State. SEC. 7110. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY TRAINING. (a) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—The following should be the policy of the United States: (1) The Foreign Service should recruit individuals with expertise and professional experience in public diplomacy. (2) United States chiefs of mission should have a prominent role in the formulation of public diplomacy strategies for the countries and regions to which they are assigned and should be accountable for the operation and success of public diplomacy efforts at their posts. (3) Initial and subsequent training of Foreign Service offi- cers should be enhanced to include information and training 22 USC 3922b. 22 USC 2651a note. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00327 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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