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(c)The proceeds from the payments referred to in subsection (a) may be used in the appropriate developing country, through agreements with recipient governments, private voluntary organizations, and cooperatives, for the following:
(1)To support—
(A)increased agricultural production, including availability of agricultural inputs, with emphasis on small farms, processing of agricultural commodities, forestry management, and land and water management;
(B)credit policies for private-sector agriculture development;
(C)establishment and expansion of institutions for basic and applied agricultural research and the use of such research through development of extension services;
(D)programs to control rodents, insects, weeds, and other animal or plant pests; and
(E)the improvement of the trade capacity of the recipient country.
(2)To make loans to United States business entities (including cooperatives) and branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates of such entities for development of agricultural businesses and agricultural trade capacity in such appropriate developing countries.
(3)To make loans to domestic or foreign entities (including cooperatives) for the establishment of facilities for aiding in the utilization or distribution of agricultural products.
(5)To conduct private sector agricultural trade development activities in the appropriate developing country, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(6)To conduct research in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture, including collaborative research which is mutually beneficial to the United States and the appropriate developing country.
(7)To make payments of United States obligations (including obligations entered into pursuant to other laws).
(8)To provide assistance under section 2152h 1 of title 22 to promote good health, economic development, poverty reduction, women’s empowerment, conflict prevention, and environmental sustainability by increasing affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation.
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