§ 3503. — Functions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC3503]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 50--INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION
Sec. 3503. Functions
(a) Assistance, support, etc., activities in United States and
developing countries
In carrying out its purposes, the Institute shall--
(1) assist developing countries to strengthen their own
scientific and technological capacity in order for them to undertake
the research and experimentation necessary for development;
(2) support research, in the United States and in developing
countries, on critical development problems, with emphasis on
research relating to technologies which are labor-intensive or which
do not generate additional unemployment or underemployment and with
emphasis on those problems which are the greatest impediment to
improvement in the lives of the majority of the poor;
(3) foster the exchange of scientists and other technological
experts with developing countries, and other forms of exchange and
communication to promote the joint solution of problems of mutual
concern to the United States and developing countries;
(4) advise and assist other agencies of the United States
Government in planning and executing policies and programs of
scientific and technological cooperation with developing countries;
(5) facilitate the participation of private United States
institutions, businesses, and individuals in scientific and
technological cooperation with developing countries; and
(6) gather, analyze, and disseminate information relevant to the
scientific and technological needs of developing countries.
(b) Review of programs, projects, and other activities; objectives of
review
In carrying out the functions specified in subsection (a) of this
section, the Institute shall take particular care to review all of its
programs, projects, and other activities to ensure that technologies
which are developed, utilized, or promoted are assessed with regard to
minimizing any new problems and that participants in such programs,
projects, and activities are fully aware of the need for such review
with respect to any technology-related activities for which the \1\ are
responsible.
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(c) Presidential utilization of additional statutory authorities
For purposes of carrying out the functions of the Institute, the
President may utilize, in addition to authorities conferred by this
chapter, such authority contained in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
[22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.], the Foreign Service Act of 1980 [22 U.S.C.
3901 et seq.], title V of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Year 1979 [22 U.S.C. 2656a to 2656d], and title IV of the
International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 [22 U.S.C.
2385a], as the President deems necessary.
(d) Consultation and cooperation with United States and foreign
government agencies, and international organizations
The Institute shall carry out its functions in consultation and
cooperation with the agencies of the United States Government,
international organizations, and agencies of other governments engaged
in promoting economic, social, and technological development in
developing countries.
(e) Presidential promulgation of coordination procedures concerning
other governmental activities
The President shall prescribe appropriate procedures to assure
coordination of the activities of the Institute with other activities of
the United States Government in furthering the use of science and
technology in the cause of development.
(Pub. L. 96-53, title IV, Sec. 403, Aug. 14, 1979, 93 Stat. 372; Pub. L.
96-465, title II, Sec. 2206(a)(11), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2162.)
References in Text
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (c), is
Pub. L. 87-195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, which is
classified principally to chapter 32 (Sec. 2151 et seq.) of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
The Foreign Service Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub.
L. 96-465, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2071, as amended, which is classified
principally to chapter 52 (Sec. 3901 et seq.) of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note
set out under section 3901 of this title and Tables.
The Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979, referred
to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 95-426, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 963, as
amended. Title V of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year
1979, is classified generally to sections 2656a to 2656d of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978,
referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 95-424, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat.
937, as amended. Title IV of the International Development and Food
Assistance Act of 1978 is classified to section 2385a of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1978
Amendment note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
Amendments
1980--Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96-465 substituted reference to the
Foreign Service Act of 1980 for reference to the Foreign Service Act of
1946.
Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 96-465 effective Feb. 15, 1981, except as
otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L. 96-465, set out as an
Effective Date note under section 3901 of this title.
