118 STAT. 3806 PUBLIC LAW 108–458—DEC. 17, 2004 Muslim world in order to present those programs to a much broader Muslim audience than is currently reached. (E) Any recommendations the President may have for additional funding and legislation necessary to achieve the objectives of the strategy. (6) VISAS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN UNITED STATES PROGRAMS.— A description of— (A) any recommendations for expediting the issuance of visas to individuals who are entering the United States for the purpose of participating in a scholarship, exchange, or visitor program described in section 7111(b) without compromising the security of the United States; and (B) a proposed schedule for implementing any rec- ommendations described in subparagraph (A). (7) BASIC EDUCATION IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES.—A description of a strategy, that was developed after consultation with non- governmental organizations and individuals involved in education assistance programs in developing countries, to pro- mote free universal basic education in the countries of the Middle East and in other countries with predominantly Muslim populations designated by the President. The strategy shall include the following elements: (A) A description of the manner in which the resources of the United States and the international community shall be used to help achieve free universal basic education in such countries, including— (i) efforts of the United States to coordinate an international effort; (ii) activities of the United States to leverage con- tributions from members of the Group of Eight or other donors; and (iii) assistance provided by the United States to leverage contributions from the private sector and civil society organizations. (B) A description of the efforts of the United States to coordinate with other donors to reduce duplication and waste at the global and country levels and to ensure effi- cient coordination among all relevant departments and agencies of the Government of the United States. (C) A description of the strategy of the United States to assist efforts to overcome challenges to achieving free universal basic education in such countries, including strategies to target hard to reach populations to promote education. (D) A listing of countries that the President determines might be eligible for assistance under the International Youth Opportunity Fund described in section 7114(b) and related programs. (E) A description of the efforts of the United States to encourage countries in the Middle East and other coun- tries with predominantly Muslim populations designated by the President to develop and implement a national education plan. (F) A description of activities that could be carried out as part of the International Youth Opportunity Fund to help close the digital divide and expand vocational and business skills in such countries. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00340 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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