Elements

Each partnership entered into 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 the objectives. (3) Regular quantitative benchmarks, where appropriate, to measure progress towards achieving the objectives. (4) A multiyear plan that— (A) estimates the amount of contributions, commitments, and other 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 the objectives will be met, including the role of the private sector, Federal Government entities, and any other entities in achieving the objectives. (5) A description of the current and potential participation of other donor countries or entities in achieving the objectives, as applicable. (6) A preferred method of dispute resolution with the country or entity, unless already covered under a related Science and Technology Agreement. (7) A preferred method of intellectual property allocation with the country or entity, unless already covered under a related Science and Technology Agreement. (8) General terms governing notification of the discovery of potentially classifiable or otherwise controlled information with the country or entity, unless already covered under a related Science and Technology Agreement. (9) As appropriate, a process or processes for considering— (A) solicited proposals; and (B) unsolicited proposals by national, regional, and local government and private corporations, including, where applicable, the use of the digital platform established under section 202 to facilitate submission, review, and coordination of the unsolicited proposals.