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FY 2001 Program Description and Activity Data Sheets

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FY 2001 Program The FY 1999 Appropriations Act provided legislative authority to use Economic Support Funds (ESF) for the general support of NGOs located outside China to foster democracy in China. Funding was also authorized for a broad range of internal and external activities, including, but not limited to, legislative reforms and the training and education of Tibetans. Under the FY 2000 appropriations Act, $1 million has been earmarked to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights to disseminate information and support research about the People's Republic of China and related activities. The Act also allows for funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for the continuation of a program promoting democratic village elections and for related activities. These programs will be notified and discussed in more detail by the Department of State. In addition, $1 million has been earmarked to support activities that preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable development and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities. None of the funds will be used for direct assistance to the Government of the People's Republic of China. Specific modalities for the use of earmarked funds remain under discussion within the Department of State. For FY 2001, $28 million in ESF is being requested to pay for damages to the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. ACTIVITY DATA SHEET PROGRAM: China TITLE AND NUMBER: Tibetan Community Support, 484-001 STATUS: New PLANNED FY 2000 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $1,000,000 ESF PROPOSED FY 2001 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: -0- INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 2000 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2003 Summary: The Tibetan earmark for FY 2000 requires that a minimum of $1,000,000 of Economic Support Funds "be made available to nongovernmental organizations located outside the People's Republic of China to support activities which preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable development and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in that country." The purpose of this activity is to help Tibetan communities preserve their cultural traditions, promote sustainable development and conserve the environment. This can be achieved through NGOs located outside of China that can provide the Tibetan communities with access to financial, technical, marketing, environmental and educational resources they need for equitable and sustainable development. Key Results: Currently there is no strategy or key results identified for China. But the activity is consistent with overall US objectives to bring China's human rights practices up to international standards. Performance and Prospects: This is a new earmark for FY 2000 and as noted above, neither the strategy nor the accompanying indicators have been developed. Over the coming year USAID and State will work on the design of the activity and review proposals from qualifying nongovernmental organizations to implement the program. Possible Adjustments to Plans: None. Other Donor Programs: This activity operates independently of the host government, and it is not yet known what other donors might be involved. As the design process progresses we will assess other donor activity with Tibet and look for opportunities for collaboration where appropriate. Principal Contractors, Grantees, or Agencies: Nongovernmental organizations located outside of China, such as the Bridge Fund. Selected Performance Indicators: None. U.S. Finance Table (Microsoft Excel) ACTIVITY DATA SHEET PROGRAM: China TITLE AND NUMBER: Chinese Embassy Settlement, 484-002 STATUS: New PLANNED FY 2000 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: -0- PROPOSED FY 2001 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $28,000,000 ESF INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 2001 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2001 Summary: On December 16, 1999 the United States and China completed negotiations stemming from the tragic mistaken bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. In accordance with the agreement, the United States will "seek funding in Congress so that we can provide $28 million for damages to the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The Chinese agreed to pay for the damage to U. S. facilities in China in the amount of $2.87 million." These figures reflect what both sides see as a fair payment for property damage based on an exhaustive review. This constitutes a request for the $28 million. Key Results: N/A Performance and Prospects: N/A Possible Adjustments to Plans: N/A Other Donor Programs: N/A Principal Contractors, Grantees, or Agencies: N/A Selected Performance Indicators: N/A U.S. Finance Table (Microsoft Excel)

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