Elements

Each partnership instrument with a country or entity participating in the program shall include the following elements: (1) Specific objectives that the country or entity and the United States expect to achieve. (2) The responsibilities of the country or entity and the United States in the achievement of such objectives. (3) Regular, quantitative benchmarks to measure whether appropriate progress towards achieving such objectives has been met. (4) A multiyear plan that— (A) estimates the amount of contributions, commitments, and other forms of participation to be provided by the United States and the country or entity; (B) identifies proposed mechanisms to implement the plan and provide oversight; and (C) describes how such objectives will be met, including the role of the private sector or third countries in the achievement of such objectives. (5) As appropriate, a description of the current and potential level of participation of other donor countries or entities in the achievement of such objectives, including contributing funds. (6) As appropriate, a method of dispute resolution, unless already covered under a related major science and technology agreement as described in section 504 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 2656d). (7) As appropriate, a method of intellectual property allocation, unless already covered under a related Science and Technology Agreement, with the country or entity. (8) General terms governing notification of the discovery of potentially classifiable or otherwise controlled information, unless already covered under a related Science and Technology Agreement, with the country or entity. (9) As appropriate, a process or processes for considering— (A) solicited proposals; and (B) unsolicited proposals by national, regional, or local governments and private corporations, including, where applicable, the use of the digital platform established under section 109 to facilitate submission, review, and coordination of such proposals.