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TRANSITIONAL CRIME
A Multi-Regional Project

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:

• Examine the structure of the U.S. criminal justice system, and how its principles are applied to the prosecution of transnational crime.
• Foster global cooperation against terrorism and other international criminal activities.
• Assess the impact of transnational crime and criminal financing on U.S. foreign policy priorities.
• Address issues of balancing law enforcement and security with civil liberties in a democratic society.

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
A Project for Iraq

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:

• Examine the decentralized and self-regulating nature of U.S. federalism and how it promotes transparency in government.
• Enhance insight into best practices and approaches to responsible and efficient management of public funds and budgets at the municipal level.
• Analyze public sector efforts to encourage ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.
• Explore the role of civil society in fostering good governance and accountability in government.
• Examine the benefits of decentralized planning and management of budgets and expenditures.

GLOBAL AND REGIONAL RESPONSES TO REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ISSUES
A Multi-Regional Project

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:

• Examine international cooperation on refugee issues.
• Explore the role of governments in maintaining secure and orderly borders.
• Examine interagency efforts and standards for reviewing, processing, and resettling refugees in the United States.
• Explore government and private sector efforts to combat discrimination and integrate immigrant and minority communities.
• Observe training programs for law enforcement, multicultural teaching environments, and other programs that demonstrate explore techniques for engaging with a diverse population.
• Study initiatives that broaden immigrants’ and minorities’ employment opportunities and civic participation.
• Examine federal, state, local, and community outreach to youth from immigrant and minority communities.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
A Multi-Regional Project

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:

• Examine U.S. local, state, and federal approaches to disaster management, emergency preparedness, and emergency response.
• Examine how government, NGOs, community organizers, first responders, and media align to advance their emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Explore the importance of community‑based partnerships and strategies for developing emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Demonstrate the variety of emergency preparedness and response structures at federal, state, and local levels, highlighting current training practices and featuring the constructive impact of community input.