U.S. Department of State

Funds Transfers

In addition to implementing program funded through the INCLE and ACI appropriations, INL manages funding received or transferred from other agencies and bureaus, such as FREEDOM Support Act (FSA), Support for Eastern European Democracy (SEED) Act, Economic Support Fund (ESF), Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), and Department of Defense funds, to implement programs on their behalf using INL project management personnel and infrastructure.

FREEDOM Support Act (FSA)

FSA is the primary source of USG funding to support the democratic and economic transition in the former Soviet Union. FSA assistance supports transition process by promoting economic and democratic reform at governmental and grassroots level, including in the area of good governance, secures against threats to regional stability by strengthening border security, improving capability of law enforcement and criminal justice sector institutions, trafficking in narcotics and humans, and redirecting weapons scientists to civilian work.

FSA assistance supports twelve bilateral INL programs and regional programs that support cross-border training and information sharing. INL programs supported by FSA assistance focus on reforming law enforcement institutions and the criminal justice system, and building the capacity of justice sector institutions and actors in Eurasia.

Support for East European Democracy Act (SEED)

The purpose of SEED assistance is to stabilize Southeast Europe, support the transition to market based democracies in the region, strengthen U.S. partners in the war on terrorism, and promote Euro-Atlantic integration. SEED assistance strengthens democratic governance and market reforms in Southeast Europe, builds the capacity of the judiciary, law enforcement and civilian police, supports local government, protects minority rights, and drives economic growth through policy reform and targeted technical assistance. SEED assistance is integral to U.S. efforts to fight against corruption, trafficking and organized crime in the Balkans.

SEED assistance supports eight bilateral INL programs and regional programs that support cross-border training and information sharing. INL programs supported by SEED assistance focus on combating organized crime in the Balkans, reforming law enforcement and criminal justice sector institutions, and building the capacity of justice sector actors and institutions in Southeastern Europe to uphold regional and international standards.

Economic Support Fund (ESF)

The purpose of ESF assistance is to promote economic and political stability by providing assistance including to allies and countries in transition to democracy, supporting the Middle East peace negotiations, and financing economic stabilization programs, frequently in the multi-donor context. ESF advances U.S. foreign policy interests by supporting programs that develop effective, accessible, independent justice sector institutions that operate under and promote the rule of law, increase the role of the private sector in the economy, and assist in the development of institutions necessary for sustainable democracy including civilian-based law enforcement and accountable criminal justice institutions.

ESF assistance supports police reform, law enforcement training, and justice sector reform programs in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Department of Defense Funds for Iraq and Afghanistan

In Iraq, INL utilizes funds transferred from DOD to continue to develop the capacities of the Iraqi criminal justice system to support fair, efficient, and legitimate Iraqi Government institutions to promote peace and security, resolve disputes, and promote respect for the rule of law. National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD) 36 gave the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) primary responsibility for development of Iraq's security forces, including the police. The mission has been tasked to CENTCOM's subordinate command - Multi National Security Transition Command - Iraq (MNSTC-I) and its Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT). INL, with DOD funding, supports MNSTC-I's efforts by providing a foreign service officer embedded in the CPATT senior staff; 690 International Police Liaison Officers (IPLOs) through a contract with DynCorp International to provide field assessment, training, and mentoring; and 191 International Police Trainers (IPTs) through an interagency agreement with the Justice Department's International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), which in turn employs contractors from MPRI. The FY 2008 Program assumes continued funding for the police development program from Iraq Security Sector Funds (ISSF) via DOD. These funds will support the continued deployment of U.S. police personnel who are providing training and mentoring to Iraqi counterparts throughout Iraq, under the direction of MNSTC-I.

In Afghanistan, INL utilizes funding transferred from DOD to support the police assistance mission. The police assistance mission is an international effort led by Germany and coordinated with the Afghan Ministry of Interior to rapidly develop an Afghan capacity to provide public security. The goal is to help Afghanistan develop a competent, professional, democratic police force with the necessary training, equipment, infrastructure, institutional capacity and organizational structure to enforce the rule of law in Afghanistan. To reach that goal, assistance will focus on enhancing our basic training program with specialized training and mentoring, technical assistance and institutional capacity building and reform to enhance security throughout Afghanistan.

Department of Defense 1207 Funds

Section 1207 of HR1815 authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide services, defense articles, and funds to the Secretary of State of up to $100 million in FY 2007 to provide assistance in reconstruction, security, or stabilization. The authority is intended to improve U.S. capacity and interagency coordination for immediate reconstruction, security, or stabilization assistance to a foreign country for the purpose of restoring or maintaining peace and security in that country. State's Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization is charged with coordinating submissions for funding and monitoring programs implemented under Section 1207.

Section 1207 funds support INL programs to train and equip civilian police forces in Africa and the Middle East.

Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) Funds

The purpose of PKO funds is to support peacekeeping operations and other programs to further the national security interests of the United States. INL assistance using PKO funds supports law enforcement development projects and police assistance programs to further peacekeeping operations goals.