PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
(1) To make available to educators from eligible countries exemplary curriculum and teacher training programs in civics and government education, and economics education, developed in the United States; (2) to assist eligible countries in the adaptation, implementation, and institutionalization of such programs; (3) to create and implement civics and government education, and economic education, programs for students that draw upon the experiences of the participating eligible countries; (4) to provide a means for the exchange of ideas and experiences in civics and government education, and economic education, among political, educational, governmental, and private sector leaders of participating eligible countries; and (5) to provide support for--(a) independent research and evaluation to determine the effects of educational programs on students' development of the knowledge, skills, and traits of character essential for the preservation and improvement of constitutional democracy; and (b) effective participation in, and the preservation and improvement of, an efficent market economy.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Libraries and Technical Information Services;
- Resource Development and Support - General and Special Interest Organizations;
- Teacher Training;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Other public institution/organization;
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
- Education Professional;
- Student/Trainee;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);