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Investing in Freedom:
An Analysis of the Obama Administration
April 2010
Sarah Trister is the primary author of this year‟s report. Freedom House Executive Director Jennifer
Windsor, Deputy Executive Director Thomas O. Melia, Director of Advocacy Paula Schriefer, and
Director of Programs Robert Herman provided expertise and guidance throughout the process. Analytical
background on recent democratic developments was provided by Freedom House publication Freedom in
the World. Extensive research, editorial, proofreading and administrative assistance was provided by
Melanie Dominski. Freedom House staff in Washington and in field offices around the world also offered
valuable regional input. For additional Freedom House Special Reports, please see
www.freedomhouse.org.
Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization that supports the expansion of freedom around
the world. Freedom House supports democratic change, monitors freedom, and advocates for democracy
and human rights.
Founded in 1941, Freedom House has long been a vigorous proponent of the right of all individuals to be
free. Eleanor Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie served as Freedom House‟s first honorary co-chairpersons.
Glossary of Acronyms
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………… 1
Recommendations for Congress…….…………………………………………………… 5
Overview of FY 2011 Foreign Operations Budget Request………………...…………..7
Foreign Assistance Accounts 8
FY11 GJ&D Funding by Region 10
Global Funding Mechanisms 11
International Organizations 12
Other Organizations 13
Appendix
Global Funding Mechanisms ii
South and Central Asia iv
Western Hemisphere viii
Near East xv
Africa xx
East Asia and the Pacific xxxii
Europe and Eurasia xxxvii
Executive Summary
The United States utilizes diverse tools to support efforts in other countries to strengthen democracy and defend human
rights, including bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, trade agreements and preferences, and through U.S. foreign
assistance. While the outcome of struggles around the world for greater freedom and better, more accountable governance
will be determined by the men and women of each country, democracy assistance from the international community can
abet those efforts, especially in conjunction with strong and supportive diplomacy. The annual foreign assistance request
to Congress provides insight into how priorities are being set within an Administration – and the importance placed on
democracy and human rights relative to other aspects of foreign policy and international development.
The budget request for the State Department and Foreign Operations for Fiscal Year 2011 is the second of the Obama
Administration. In the FY11 request for Governing Justly and Democratically (GJ&D), the Administration has requested a
record $3.3 billion for democracy and human rights programs, a 25% increase over last year‟s request, although the
majority of this increase is accounted for by growth in the proposed investment in Afghanistan. As a general proposition,
Freedom House believes that, given the mounting threats and challenges to democracy and human rights around the
world, and the consequences these have for other vital national interests, more funds should be made available to support
democracy and human rights.
In the FY11 request, democracy and human rights funding represents only 10% of total Foreign Assistance;
furthermore, it is less than one-tenth of one percent of the total amount requested in the budget submission.
Freedom House‟s Freedom in the World 2010 report found that 2009 was the fourth straight year in which more countries
saw declines in freedom than saw improvements, the longest continuous period of deterioration in the nearly 40-year
history of the report. This troubling trend has been further evinced by recent developments abroad such as the restrictions
on the free flow of information including the cyber-attacks against Google in China, the erosion of freedom of association
including brutal crackdowns against protesters in Egypt, the silencing of opposition in Venezuela, the criminalization of
defamation in Cambodia used to intimidate journalists, and more subtle and frequently legalistic forms of intimidation and
control against civil society around the globe.
While many countries throughout the world received small increases in the FY11 request, the vast majority of the
proposed funding increase is directed towards two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Of the total request, 47% of all GJ&D funding for FY11 is being directed towards Afghanistan and Pakistan. This
is a significant increase from the FY10 request, in which over a third (35%) of all GJ&D funding was directed
towards these two countries.
If funding for Afghanistan and Pakistan is removed, the FY11 request reflects a global decrease of $27.7 million,
or 1.5% from the adjusted FY10 request.
GJ&D funding for Afghanistan alone is more than GJ&D funding for the Western Hemisphere, Africa, East Asia
and Pacific, and Europe and Eurasia combined.
While the challenges posed by Afghanistan and Pakistan are formidable, and we believe that the American-led efforts in
those countries should include a major investment in strengthening the democratic character of governance and support
for fundamental rights, Freedom House is concerned that such large increases (and overall amounts) for any single
country may mean that funds are not utilized effectively. More broadly, the FY11 budget request in this respect continues
a long-term trend by the U.S. government of episodically requesting large amounts of assistance (including democracy
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and governance assistance) for countries experiencing conflict, crises, impending elections, or that are emerging from
conflicts. These investments are all-too-often then abandoned quickly when attention moves elsewhere.
Of the 20 countries that receive the largest amounts of GJ&D funding in this request, eight countries are currently
experiencing conflict or are in a very recent post-conflict state.
The requests for Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Pakistan, Sudan and West Bank/Gaza account for 60% of the total
GJ&D request.
Inevitably, large amounts of democracy funding for a small number of strategically important countries come at the
expense of support for democracy initiatives in countries at a crossroads in their democratic development. Fortunately,
there were increases for some countries that have made strides toward becoming stable democracies.
Appropriately, the FY11 request includes sizable requests for Mexico, Indonesia, Ukraine, Serbia, and Georgia,
all new democracies deserving of sustained support. Indeed, the largest percentage increase over the FY10
request was for Mexico (539%.)
Increases for a number of African countries that have made notable democratic progress - including Ghana, Mali,
and Tanzania - should be maintained.
There are other countries, however, where the governments are resisting citizen demands for reform and the engine of
progress resides in civil society and alternative political movements. It is therefore concerning to note that overall
funding to support civil society in the FY11 request shows a 14% decline from the FY10 estimated spending levels.
Greater investment in building the institutional capacity of deserving governments should not come at the expense of
strengthening citizen-led demand for accountable governance, as appears to be the case in several countries in the budget
justification. As assaults on freedom of association increase worldwide, abetted by schemes enacted by governments to
„legalize‟ suppression of independent groups, trade unions, associations and opposition political parties, the US should
increase and deepen its support for civil society activities, and for efforts to improve the legal and international operating
environment for them.
It is also disconcerting that efforts to support freedom of expression are not accorded greater prominence in the budget
proposal at a time when the world‟s leading authoritarian states have embarked on systematic efforts to diminish access to
information via the Internet and to curtail free speech more generally. Given the strong statements made in recent months
by the Secretary of State on these themes, one would have expected greater focus on these efforts in the budget proposal.
Not all efforts need to be highly technological – traditional outlets like radio and newspapers still play an important role
combating misinformation and strengthening support for democracy and human rights. While funding for the Voice of
America has increased in recent years, other vital government-supported broadcasting programs have been consistently
underfunded – notably Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, whose budgets have remained flat for more than a decade, a
period during which many of the societies served by these radio broadcasts have seen independent news reporting
eviscerated. RFE/RL broadcasts in 21 countries in 28 languages, including Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Central Asia, and parts
of Europe that doggedly remain autocratic. In these places, surrogate broadcasting – providing accurate and objective
news and information to people living in places where state-controlled media is otherwise their only option – needs to be
seen as a vital component of a comprehensive democracy assistance strategy.
Additionally, we are concerned that 50% of the Rule of Law and Human Rights request for FY11 is provided through the
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement account. This account is primarily aimed at combating transnational
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crime and strengthening law enforcement. Programs in these areas may sometimes serve to strengthen the delivery of
justice and respect for human rights, but past experience demonstrates that this is often not the case.
The FY 11 request provides $59.8 million for USAID‟s Office of Democracy and Governance and $70 million for the
State Department‟s Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. These core centers of support for democracy and
human rights programming also require adequate resources to bolster their intellectual programmatic leadership in terms
of distilling lessons learned and best practices, and to provide funding to enable them to support global and regional
initiatives that often get short-shrift in an assistance framework otherwise built largely around bilateral, country-specific
programs.
Regional Summaries
Western Hemisphere
The request for Western Hemisphere GJ&D funding increased 29% over the FY10 request, the vast majority of which is
reflected in the 130% increase for Mexico. Despite the overall increase, we are concerned to see that a number of
countries in the Andean region received decreases or no request at all, for civil society activities, including Venezuela,
Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Many of these countries face considerable challenges to freedoms of expression
and association and civil society groups need adequate resources in order to work against repressive policies. We are
particularly disappointed to see that there is no GJ&D funding requested for Bolivia at all.
Near East
The request for Near East democracy and human rights funding went down overall, but when dramatically reduced
funding for Iraq is taken into account, there is actually a 10% increase over FY10 estimated levels. Although the request
for Iraq went down 45% from the FY10 request, the country remains the region‟s largest GJ&D recipient, with $175
million for FY11. Freedom House urges Congress and the Administration to continue to closely monitor GJ&D spending
in Iraq to ensure that money is being spent efficiently and is meeting citizens‟ needs.
The issue of democracy-related funding with respect to Egypt is of particular concern as the environment there becomes
increasingly restricted – as evidenced by recent crackdowns against political activists, bloggers, and journalists. GJ&D
funding for Egypt has gone down considerably over the past decade and although the Administration had last year
indicated that the decreases in democracy support in the bilateral USAID program in Egypt would be off-set by increased
funding from the State Department‟s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) and Middle East
Partnership Initiative (MEPI), it is not clear that has been the case. Additionally, we have serious concerns about the US
Government decision to stop funding civil society groups not registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity,
essentially giving the Egyptian Government veto power over who receives funding from USAID. Not only is this decision
harmful to civil society groups in Egypt, it sets a dangerous precedent in terms of US Foreign Assistance.
Africa
While Freedom House welcomes the Administration‟s continued focus on democracy and human rights funding in Africa,
the total amount dedicated to these programs remains inadequate given the enormity of the challenge on that continent.
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We would particularly like to see a shift in Africa away from the tendency to invest large amounts of democracy-related
resources in conflict countries, which, given budget realities, inevitably means fewer funds are available for countries that
are at a critical juncture in their democratic development. We urge the Congress to be mindful of these vast needs when
deliberating on the appropriations request, as in previous years a plethora of earmarks for other worthy causes has
crowded out the ability for USAID, in particular, to be able to respond to political development needs and opportunities.
The growing challenges to fundamental freedoms, and the assiduous efforts by many authoritarian and even nominally
democratic governments to impugn and marginalize critics, means that the United States ought to be intensifying and
expanding its effort, in tandem with the other democracies, to provide support to those who are taking the greatest risks to
advance the cause of freedom in their respective countries. Mindful of the limits of American ability to influence
outcomes in so many places, because the men and women of each country are really the authors of their democratic
development, we at Freedom House believe that the overall U.S. investment in support of freedom, democracy and human
rights, should be enlarged overall.
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Summary of FY11 Budget Recommendations for Congress
Global
USAID Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Human Rights (DCHA): Freedom House is concerned to see a
decrease in the request for USAID‟s Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA)
and would encourage Congress to increase DCHA‟s funding to at least match, if not exceed, FY10 estimated
levels. These funds are vital in providing support to cross-border and cross-regional initiatives, encouraging the
sharing of lessons learned, and responding to rapidly emerging country situations. That increase should include
$10 million for core and institutional support for groups focused on core human rights (including freedom of
association and expression) and access to justice.
State Department Bureau of Human Rights and Labor (DRL): Freedom House recommends that that non-
earmarked funding for this Bureau should be increased and deployed strategically to address critical democracy
and human rights priorities that reinforce DRL‟s multilateral and bilateral diplomatic efforts. Additionally, we
recommend that at least $10 million be allocated for Internet Freedom programs.
Kazakhstan: Freedom House recommends that at least $5 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Kazakhstan
through AEECA.
Kyrgyzstan: Freedom House recommends that at least $10 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Kyrgyzstan
through AEECA.
Uzbekistan: Freedom House recommends that at least $4 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Uzbekistan
through AEECA.
Western Hemisphere
Bolivia: Freedom House strongly disagrees with the Administration‟s decision to accede to the demands of the
Bolivian government to cut off all U.S. support for democracy and human rights in Bolivia in exchange for
allowing other development programs to continue. We recommend that at least $20 million be allocated in
GJ&D funds for Bolivia through DA and administered outside the bilateral aid framework if necessary.
Honduras: Freedom House recommends that at least $13 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Honduras
through DA.
Venezuela: Freedom House recommends that at least $5 million be allocated for Civil Society in Venezuela
through ESF.
Haiti: although the recent earthquake and its aftermath underscored the need to bolster state capacity, it would be
a mistake not to provide any significant assistance to civil society, human rights and political processes led by
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non-state actors whose contributions will be vital to the reconstruction of Haiti. We urge the Congress to address
this aspect of the aid package for Haiti
Africa
Angola: Freedom House recommends that at least $9 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Angola through
DA.
Cameroon: Freedom House recommends that at least $2 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Cameroon
through DA.
Niger: Freedom House recommends that at least $2 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Niger through DA.
Uganda: Freedom House recommends that at least $8 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Uganda through
DA.
Zambia: Freedom House recommends that at least $5 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Zambia through
DA.
Near East
Near East Regional Democracy (NERD): Freedom House encourages Congress to specify at least $10 million
within NERD for Internet Freedom activities.
Jordan: Freedom House recommends that at least $22 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Jordan through
ESF.
Egypt: Freedom House strongly disagrees with the Administration‟s decision not to fund Egyptian Civil Society
Groups that are not registered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity and urges Congress to look into this decision
and what it may mean for future US foreign assistance to Egypt.
Yemen: Freedom House recommends that at least $3 million be allocated for Civil Society programs in Yemen
under ESF.
Indonesia: Freedom House recommends that at least $15 million be allocated for Rule of Law and Human
Rights programs for Indonesia through DA.
Russia: Freedom House recommends that at least $37 million be allocated in GJ&D funds for Russia through
AEECA.
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Rule of Law and Human Rights funding is meant to advance and protect individual rights as embodied by the
Rule of Law and Human Rights funding is meant to advance and protect individual rights as embodied by the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, promoting societies in which the state and its citizens are accountable to laws
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, promoting societies in which the state and its citizens are accountable to
that are publically promulgated, equally enforced, independently adjudicated, and consistent with international human
laws that are publically promulgated, equally enforced, independently adjudicated, and consistent with international
rights.
human rights.
Good Governance funding is meant to promote government institutions that are democratic, effective, responsive,
Good Governance funding is meant to promote government institutions that are democratic, effective, responsive,
sustainable, and accountable to citizens. Activities funded under this program support public participation and
sustainable, and accountable to citizens. Activities funded under this program support public participation and
oversight, measures that curb corruption, and separation of powers through checks and balances.
oversight, measures that curb corruption, and separation of powers through checks and balances.
Political Competition and Consensus-Building programs encourage the development of transparent and inclusive
Political Competition and Consensus-Building programs encourage the development of transparent and inclusive
electoral and political processes, as well as democratic, responsive, and effective political parties.
electoral and political processes, as well as democratic, responsive, and effective political parties.
Civil Society programs support the means through which citizens can freely organize, advocate, and communicate with
Civil Society programs support the means through which citizens can freely organize, advocate, and communicate
fellow citizens, members of their own and other governments, international bodies, and other elements of civil society.
with fellow citizens, members of their own and other governments, international bodies, and other elements of civil
*Descriptions
society. are from the FY 2011 State and Foreign Operations Congressional Budget Justification
*Descriptions are from the FY 2011 State and Foreign Operations Congressional Budget Justification
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Foreign Assistance Accounts*
Every year Foreign Assistance is requested
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GJ&D funding was allocated. However, in the Law Enforcement
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Development
included an additional breakdown in the Assistance
Congressional Budget Justification which
specifies the account requests in addition to Assistance for Europe,
objective requests. The primary accounts for Eurasia and Central
Governing Justly & Democratically include Asia
Development Assistance, Economic Support Other
Fund, Assistance for Europe Eurasia and Central
Asia, and International Narcotics Control and
Law Enforcement.
Development Assistance funding is meant to advance programs in countries facing long-term development challenges.
Programs that are funded through this account represent the primary contribution of the United States toward
international efforts to realize the Millennium Development Goals and address critical global issues such as food security
and climate change.
The Economic Support Fund advances United States interests by aiding countries in their efforts to attain short- and
long-term political, economic, and security goals. These goals cover a range of activities including countering extremist
ideology, assisting in the development of effective, independent legal systems, supporting transparent governance, and
empowering citizens.
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia funding promotes the United State‟s effort to assist countries in
Southern Europe and the former Soviet Union to become stable, pluralistic, and prosperous.
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement funding advances country and global programs that combat
transnational crime. These programs attempt to close the gaps between law enforcement jurisdictions and to improve on
institutions that are currently weak or corrupt.
*Descriptions are from the FY 2011 State and Foreign Operations Congressional Budget Justification
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Overview of FY 2011 Governing Justly and Democratically Request1
President Obama‟s FY 2011 Budget Request for Foreign Assistance totals $36 billion, including $3.3 billion for
Governing Justly and Democratically (GJ&D). The GJ&D request reflects a $669,829,000 increase (25.15%) over FY
2010 Estimated levels.2 Most of this increase relates to Afghanistan and Pakistan (Af-Pak.) If these countries are removed
from the equation, GJ&D funding in the rest of the world actually decreases by $27.7 million, or 1.5%, compared
with FY10 Estimated levels.
Much of the increase in GJ&D funding for FY11 was in the Good Governance Category, which is requested at $1.6
billion, or 48% of total GJ&D funding. This is largely due to the fact that the request for Good Governance funding for
Afghanistan is more than double the FY10 request and the FY10 estimated levels. The Political Competition and
Consensus-Building and Civil Society categories show decreases of 13% and 14% respectively from FY10 estimated
levels. Rule of Law and Human Rights Funding received an 18% increase over the FY10 request and a 25% increase over
the FY10 estimated levels.
Change Change
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 from FY10 From FY10
3 4
(In Thousands of $) Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
GOVERNING JUSTLY & 518,832 669,829
DEMOCRATICALLY 2,702,037 2,814,129 2,663,132 3,332,961 (18%) (25%)
143,252 160,456
Rule of Law and Human Rights 699,266 753,936 736,732 897,188 (19%) (21%)
539,635 638,212
Good Governance 1,088,383 1,074,354 975,777 1,613,989 (50%) (65%)
Political Competition and -105,679 -39,767
Consensus-Building 432,697 376,975 311,063 271,296 (-28%) (-12%)
-58,376 -89,072
Civil Society 481,691 608,864 639,560 550,488 (-10%) (-13%)
Good Good
Governance Governance
48% 36%
1
All charts and tables in this document list numbers in thousands of dollars.
2
Unless otherwise noted, FY10 Estimated Levels do not include the Administration‟s request for an FY2010 Supplemental Spending
Bill.
3
Change from FY10 Request is the difference between the FY11 Requested Amount and the FY10 Request.
4
Change from FY10 Estimate is the difference between the FY11 Requested amount and the estimated levels for FY10 as listed in the
Administration‟s Congressional Budget Justification.
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FY11 GJ&D Funding by Region
(in thousands of $)
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change from FY10 Change from FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
South and Central Asia 1,163,037 1,063,465 945,460 1,645,158 581,693 (55%) 699,698 (74%)
Western Hemisphere 290,408 320,885 324,851 416,778 95,893 (30%) 91,927 (28%)
Near East 483,548 545,467 530,817 401,048 -144,419 (-26%) -129,769 (-24%)
Africa 263,765 346,920 305,622 348,886 1,966 (1%) 43,264 (14%)
East Asia and Pacific 89,100 100,801 109,165 96,905 -3,896 (-4%) -12,260 (-11%)
Europe and Eurasia 224,297 238,141 231,952 228,562 -9,579 (-4%) -3,390 (-1%)
Regional Overview
Europe and East Asia
Eurasia 7% and Pacific The FY11 GJ&D request for Afghanistan and Pakistan
3% is $1.6 billion, or 47% of total GJ&D funding. The
Africa
11% impact of the high funding levels for Af-Pak can be
seen when GJ&D funding levels are broken down
South and regionally.
Near East
13% Central
Asia South and Central Asia (which includes Afghanistan
53%
and Pakistan) represents 53% of regional GJ&D
funding, a 74% increase over the estimates for FY10,
not including the Administration‟s FY10 Supplemental
Western Request for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. GJ&D
Hemisphere funding for Afghanistan now exceeds GJ&D funding
13%
for the Western Hemisphere, Africa, East Asia and
Pacific, and Europe and Eurasia combined.
While the challenges posed by Afghanistan and Pakistan are significant, Freedom House is concerned that such large
increases in funding may not always be used effectively.
Elsewhere, the request would decrease funding for GJ&D in the Near East, East Asia and Pacific, and Europe and
Eurasia, while increasing it for Africa and the Western Hemisphere. The Near East decrease is largely due to a 47%
reduction in Iraq‟s requested funding levels from the FY10 request, although Iraq remains the fourth largest recipient of
GJ&D funds.
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Global Funding Mechanisms
Freedom House is concerned to see a decrease in the request for USAID‟s Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and
Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). Congress should increase DCHA‟s funding to match or exceed the FY10
estimated levels. These funds support cross-border and cross-regional initiatives, facilitate the sharing of lessons
learned within and outside of USAID, and enable the U.S. to respond to rapidly emerging situations. Given the erosion
of fundamental human rights of freedom of association and expression, DCHA should receive additional funding in
FY11 to counter these threats. While the GJ&D request for the State Department‟s Bureau of Democracy, Human
Rights, and Labor (DRL) remains at the same level as the FY10 request, Freedom House believes that non-
earmarked funding for this Bureau should be increased and deployed strategically to address critical democracy and
human rights priorities that reinforce DRL‟s multilateral and bilateral diplomatic efforts.
Change From
State Department Bureau of Democracy, FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 FY10From
Change Change From
Human Rights, andBureau
State Department Labor (DRL)
of Democracy, Actual
FY09 Request
FY10 Estimate
FY10 Request
FY11 Request
FY10 FY10 Estimate
Change From
Human Rights,
Governing and
Justly Labor
and (DRL)
Democratically Actual
79,000 Request
70,000 Estimate
70,000 Request
70,000 Request 0 FY10 Estimate0
Governing Justly and Democratically 79,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 10,750
0 10,750
0
Rule of Law and Human Rights 41,981 27,500 27,500 38,250 (39.09%)
10,750 (39.09%)
10,750
Rule
GoodofGovernance
Law and Human Rights 41,981
4,050 27,500
750 27,500
750 38,250
750 (39.09%)0 (39.09%)0
Good Governance
Political Competition/Consensus 4,050
9,100 750
7,000 750
7,000 750
7,000 0
0 0
0
Political Competition/Consensus 9,100 7,000 7,000 7,000 -10,7500 -10,7500
Civil Society 23,869 34,750 34,750 24,000 (-30.93%)
-10,750 (-30.94%)
-10,750
Civil Society 23,869 34,750 34,750 24,000 (-30.93%) (-30.94%)
Change from
USAID Bureau of Democracy, Conflict FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 FY10from
Change Change From
and
USAID Humanitarian Assistance Conflict
Bureau of Democracy, (DCHA) Actual
FY09 Request
FY10 Estimate
FY10 Request
FY11 Request
FY10 FY10 Estimate
Change From
and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) Actual Request Estimate Request -26,550
Request -22,550
FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 68,526 86,350 82,350 59,800 (-30.75%)
-26,550 (-27.38%)
-22,550
Governing Justly and Democratically 68,526 86,350 82,350 59,800 (-30.75%) -8,750
(-27.38%)
Rule of Law and Human Rights 13,250 4,250 13,000 4,250 0 (-67.30%)
-8,750
Rule of Law and Human Rights 13,250 4,250 13,000 4,250 -24,9000 -2,160
(-67.30%)
Good Governance 10,657 37,540 14,800 12,640 (-66.33%)
-24,900 (-14.59%)
-2,160
Good Governance 10,657 37,540 14,800 12,640 -3,000
(-66.33%) -14,690
(-14.59%)
Political Competition/Consensus 30,565 23,810 35,500 20,810 (-12.60%)
-3,000 (-41.38%)
-14,690
Political Competition/Consensus 30,565 23,810 35,500 20,810 1,450
(-12.60%) 3,050
(-41.38%)
Civil Society 14,054 20,650 19,050 22,100 (7.02%)
1,450 (16.01%)
3,050
Civil Society 14,054 20,650 19,050 22,100 (7.02%) (16.01%)
State Department Bureau for Change from
International Narcotics
State Department andfor
Bureau Law FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 FY10from
Change Change From
Enforcement
International (INL)
Narcotics and Law Actual
FY09 Request
FY10 Estimate
FY10 Request
FY11 Request
FY10 FY10 Estimate
Change From
Enforcement (INL) Actual Request Estimate Request 1,055
Request 915
FY10 Estimate
GJ&D Total 9,293 10,250 10,390 11,305 (10.29%)
1,055 (8.81%)
915
GJ&D Total 9,293 10,250 10,390 11,305 913
(10.29%) 835
(8.81%)
Rule of Law and Human Rights 8,908 9,822 9,900 10,735 (9.30%)
913 (8.43%)
835
Rule of Law and Human Rights 8,908 9,822 9,900 10,735 (9.30%) (8.43%)
142 80
Good Governance 385 428 490 570 (33.18%)
142 (16.33%)
80
Good Governance 385 428 490 570 (33.18%) (16.33%)
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International Organizations
Also included in the Administration‟s GJ&D Request is funding for democracy and governance arms of international
organizations. Freedom House is particularly concerned that the Administration has requested no funds for the UN
High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Change From
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change from FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request FY10 Request Estimate
-9,000 500
UN Democracy Fund 3,000 14,000 4,500 5,000 (-64.29%) (11.11%)
UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of 1,110
Torture 7,100 6,000 7,100 7,100 (18.33%) 0
UN Voluntary Fund for Technical
Cooperation in the Field of Human -25
Rights 1,400 1,400 1,425 1,400 0 (-1.75%)
UN High Commissioner for Human -7,000
Rights 8,000 0 7,000 0 0 (-100.00%)
OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy 3,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
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Other Organizations
The overall request includes funding for a number of other organizations which, although their programs have an impact
on democracy and human rights, are not reflected in the GJ&D request. The NED has been a consistent and invaluable
source of support for democracy activists, and their status as a Congressionally-funded organization allows them to play a
complementary role to official U.S. foreign assistance efforts. The MCC provides incentives for countries to move
towards democracy and good governance through award of its compacts; many of its threshold programs are focused on
the GJ&D area. The work of the BBG, and its affiliates, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia, provide
critical sources of accurate information in repressive environments.
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
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FY 11 Top GJ&D Requested Assistance Levels
Biggest Increases*
(Not including FY10 Supplemental)
Biggest Decreases*
(Not including FY10 Supplemental)
Decrease
Country (in thousands of $) Country Percent Decrease
1 Iraq -151,166 1 Algeria -100.00%
2 Colombia -18,200 2 Tunisia -100.00%
3 Haiti -12,525 3 Cameroon -100.00%
4 Sudan -9,367 4 Mauritius -100.00%
5 China -5,950 5 Bulgaria -100.00%
6 Jordan -5,700 6 China -87.50%
7 Guinea -3,112 7 Mauritania -79.98%
8 Timor-Leste -2,940 8 Djibouti -61.09%
9 Somalia -2,720 9 Iraq -46.30%
10 Turkmenistan -2,697 10 Turkmenistan -46.02%
*Increases and Decreases represent the difference between the FY11 Request and the FY10 Estimated Levels
15
Rule of Law &Human Rights
16
FY11 Rule of Law and Human Rights
Funding
Afghanistan
All Other 28%
43%
Mexico
20%
West Bank
and Gaza Colombia Pakistan
2% 3% 4%
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Good Governance
Good
Freedom Governance funding
House applauds the represents
increase in the largest
the overall
Mexico FY11 Good Governance Funding
2%
share of GJ&D funds and the largest
Good Governance request but notes that when theproportional
increase
increase forin the FY11 request.
Afghanistan However,
is removed, when
the request All Other
Afghanistan is removed,
actually represents a slightthe request
decrease represents
from the FY10a
24%
slight decrease from the FY10 request.
request and only a 10% increase over the It is aFY10
10% Sudan
2%
increase over the FY10 estimated level and
estimated levels. Afghanistan
represents over a third of all GJ&D funding. While 62%
Freedom
Freedom House House recognizes
supports thethe Administration‟s
importance of Pakistan
building
request forinstitutional
the DRC,capacity,
which is programs
similar todirected
the FY10 at 4%
the statebutalone
request is 130%– without
more than adequate
the FY10 support for
estimated Iraq
citizen-led demand for and oversight
levels. Additionally, Freedom House applauds the of 6%
accountable requests for– Mexico,
increases in governance have not had significant
Russia, Mali,
impact.
Egypt, and Serbia over the FY10 requested levels. 18
Political Competition and Consensus-Building
Percent
Percent Change Change
FY11 FY10 FY10 From FY10 From FY10
Request Request Estimate Request Estimate
Total Civil Society 550,488 608,864 639,560 -9.59% -13.93%
Country
1 Afghanistan 80,000 110,000 112,814 -27.27% -29.09%
2 Pakistan 65,200 65,207 65,210 -0.01% -0.02%
3 Iraq 32,500 57,000 85,500 -42.98% -61.99%
4 Sudan 18,497 14,156 14,156 30.67% 30.67%
5 Cuba 18,000 15,000 18,000 20.00% -
6 Russia 15,667 17,000 17,541 -7.84% -10.68%
7 Serbia 9,454 14,154 13,531 -33.21% -30.13%
8 Ukraine 9,182 10,521 10,459 -12.73% -12.21%
9 Georgia 9,000 7,146 5,565 25.94% 61.73%
10 Egypt 8,500 7,000 8,500 21.43% -
11 Belarus 8,244 10,500 8,829 -21.49% -6.63%
12 Burma 8,140 8,140 9,140 - -10.94%
13 West Bank and Gaza 8,000 9,000 8,550 -11.11% -6.43%
14 Lebanon 7,135 5,500 5,577 29.73% 27.94%
15 Nigeria 6,000 3,200 3,200 87.50% 87.50%
16 Jordan 5,500 3,250 7,500 69.23% -26.67%
17 Armenia 5,393 6,400 5,855 -15.73% -7.89%
18 Kosovo 5,269 3,100 4,875 69.97% 8.08%
19 Azerbaijan 4,990 5,619 6,870 -11.19% -27.37%
Bosnia and
20 Herzegovina 4,543 3,925 4,571 15.75% -0.61%
at multilateral organizations.
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Regional and Country Breakdowns
The South and Central Asia request for FY11 GJ&D funding is for $1.6 billion, and represents 53% of the total amount of
GJ&D money requested (although it represents only 21.6% of the total foreign assistance requested for the region).
Over 95.97% ($1.57 million) of the GJ&D request is requested for programs in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Additionally,
the Administration has requested that Congress appropriate supplemental funds for Fiscal Year 2010 for GJ&D funding
for Afghanistan and Pakistan following the practice begun by the Bush Administration of funding the wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq twice every year. Thus, the numbers for Afghanistan and Pakistan for FY10 will be higher than is
reflected in the current FY10 estimates. (This section of the report will analyze the total, regional, and country requests
taking into account the FY 2010 Supplemental Request when appropriate.)
When Afghanistan-Pakistan funding is removed, GJ&D funding request for this region actually falls by $27.7 million.
Most alarmingly, GJ&D funding for Central Asia continues to be reduced each year, including in FY11. The republics of
Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan represent some
of the most repressive countries in the world. Recent events in Kyrgyzstan demonstrate that a U.S. policy of
downgrading human rights and democracy to support short-term interests damages both the U.S. reputation and
strategic leverage in the region.
12%
Afghanistan
Pakistan
84%
Bangladesh
All Others
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South and Central Asia Regional Funding Comparison:
With and Without the FY 2010 Supplemental Request5
(in thousands of $)
Change From
FY10 FY10 Estimate Change From FY10
FY09 FY10 FY10 Supplemental FY11 Change (not including Estimate (Including
Actual Request Estimate Request* Request From FY10 Supplemental) Supplemental)
Regular
2,743,220 2,975,644 855,644
TOTAL S&C ASIA FUNDING 5,550,690 4,867,550 4,635,126 2,120,000 7,610,770 Request
(56%) (64%) (13%)
5
At the time of publication the FY2010 Supplemental Spending Bill has not been passed by either chamber of Congress. Therefore, these numbers are subject to
change as the Appropriations process progresses.
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FY11 GJ&D Request
Civil Society South and Central Asia Rule of Law
10% and Human
Rights
Political 18%
Competition
and
Consensus-
Building
5%
Good
Governance
67%
Governing Justly and Democratically Funding Comparison: With and Without Af-Pak
(in thousands of $)
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Afghanistan Governing Justly and Democratically Funding
(in thousands of $)
Change From
Change FY10 Change From
FY10 From FY10 Estimate(not FY10 Estimate
Afghanistan FY09 FY10 FY10 Supplemental FY11 Regular including (Including
Program Totals Actual Request Estimate Request Request Request Supplemental) Supplemental)
The Administration has said that it does not intend to request supplemental funds for Afghanistan, Pakistan, or Iraq for
FY11. However, supplemental funding requests have been utilized for Afghanistan and Iraq spending since the wars
began in 2001 and 2003 respectively, and large amounts of foreign assistance have been included in those requests.
Therefore, it is possible that the numbers for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq will be supplemented by an additional
FY11 request.
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Pakistan Governing Justly and Democratically Funding
(in thousands of $)
FY11 FY11
FY11 Change Change
FY10 Change From FY10 From FY10
Supplem- From FY10 Estimate Estimate
Pakistan Program FY09 FY10 FY10 ental FY11 Regular (not including (Including
Totals Actual Request Estimate Request Request Request Supplemental) Supplemental)
Total Foreign 1,471,600 1,595,728 1,251,728
Assistance 2,305,866 1,582,000 1,457,872 344,000 3,053,600 (93.02%) (109.46%) (69.47%)
76 26,126 22,126
GJ&D Total 117,388 190,724 164,674 4,000 190,800 (0.04%) (15.87%) (13.12%)
Rule of Law and 1,125 16,181 12,181
Human Rights 11,367 39,275 24,219 4,000 40,400 (2.86%) (66.81%) (43.17%)
-1,035 9,965 9,965
Good Governance 97,482 71,035 60,035 0 70,000 (-1.46%) (16.60%) (16.60%)
Political
Competition and
Consensus- -7 -10 -10
Building 6,539 15,207 15,210 0 15,200 (-0.05%) (-0.07%) (-0.07%)
-7 -10 -10
Civil Society 2,000 65,207 65,210 0 65,200 (-0.01%) (-0.02%) (-0.02%)
Pakistan is the third-largest recipient of GJ&D funding for FY11 with a request of $190 million. This represents a
16% increase over the estimated level of regular funding in FY10. Pakistan did receive a small request in the FY10
Supplemental request of $4 million for Rule of Law and Human Rights Programs. Even when considering the FY10
Supplemental request, Pakistan sees an increase in Good Governance and Rule of Law and Human Rights funding for
FY11.
Elsewhere in South and Central Asia
80,000
the funding levels are comparatively
Pakistan GJ&D Funding small to the total for the region. Sri
70,000
Lanka receives an increase of $1.3
60,000 million, 37%, over both the FY10
50,000
request and FY10 estimated level,
mostly for its Rule of Law and Human
40,000 Rights programs. Nepal receives a
decrease in requested levels with a
30,000
GJ&D request of $6.1 million, 54%
20,000 less than the FY10 request, but an
increase of $2 million over FY10
10,000
estimated levels. Turkmenistan
0 receives a decrease with a decline of
Rule of Law and Good Governance Political Competition Civil Society $2.7 million, 46%, from the FY10
Human Rights and Consensus- estimated level.
Building
Change From
Change From FY10 Estimate
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY10 FY11 FY10 Regular (not including
(in thousands of $) Actual Request Estimate Supplemental Request Request Supplemental)
Afghanistan 587,049 671,483
Not Free (6,6) 984,180 800,951 716,517 985,000 1,388,000 (73%) (94%)
Bangladesh 840 1,340
Partly Free (3,4) 20,530 23,762 23,262 0 24,602 (4%) (6%)
India
Free (2,3) 1,000 0 0 0 0 - -
Kazakhstan -811
Not Free (6,5) 5,097 5,000 4,189 0 4,189 (-16%) 0
Kyrgyz Republic 1,314
Not Free (6,5) 7,619 8,600 9,914 0 9,914 (15%) 0
Nepal -7,100 2,000
Partly Free (4,4) 9,925 13,200 4,100 0 6,100 (-54%) (49%)
Pakistan 76 26,126
Partly Free (4,5) 117,388 190,724 164,674 4,000 190,800 (.0004%) (16%)
Sri Lanka 1,372 1,372
Partly Free (4,4) 4,421 3,710 3,710 0 5,082 (37%) (37%)
Tajikistan 1,410 -223
Not Free (6, 5) 5,803 6,368 8,001 0 7,778 (22%) (-3%)
Turkmenistan -1,537 -2,697
Not Free (7,7) 3,001 4,700 5,860 0 3,163 (-33%) (-46%)
Uzbekistan -520 -1
Not Free (7,7) 3,425 4,000 3,481 0 3,480 (-13%) (-.0003%)
State
Department SCA -400 298
Bureau 648 2,450 1,752 0 2,050 (-16%) (17%)
* No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY 2011 specifically for the Maldives.
Sri Lanka: Although the war has ended in Sri Lanka, significant barriers remain to a free and peaceful society, and
human rights abuses remain a problem.
Central Asian Republics: The Freedom in the World 2010 Report found that Central Asia, comprised of Kazakhstan,
the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, remains one of the most repressive regions in the
world. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are counted among Freedom House‟s Worst of the Worst in terms of political rights
and civil liberties.6 The Kyrgyz Republic declined from Partly Free to Not Free in 2009 and Kazakhstan registered a
decline due to the arrest and subsequent prosecution of human rights activist Yevgenii Zhovtis as well as passing a
restrictive Internet law and using civil penalties to discourage free expression in the media.7 Given these troubling
developments, Freedom House believes that the funding allocated for GJ&D programming in these countries is not
sufficient to adequately combat the rising repression. A 13% decrease in the request for Uzbekistan, for instance,
sends the wrong message at the wrong time to that country‟s totalitarian government. Freedom House
encourages Congress and the Administration to refocus efforts in the region toward consolidating democratic gains
and fighting repression.
6
Freedom House, Worst of the Worst 2009 http://www.freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?page=383&report=81
7
According to the Freedom in the World 2010 Report
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Western Hemisphere
FY11 GJ&D Request
Freedom House is pleased that the request for GJ&D Political by Program Area
funding for the Western Hemisphere (WH) increased with Competition Civil Society
a request of $416 million for 2011, 29% over the FY10 and 8%
Consensus-
request. GJ&D represents 20% of the total WH Foreign Building
Assistance request while WH funding represents 13% of 3% Good
the total GJ&D request for FY11. Rule of Law and Governance Rule of Law
24% and Human
Human Rights funding saw an 87% increase over the
Rights
FY10 request with $270 million, and Good Governance 65%
saw an increase of 9% over the FY10 request with $100
million. Political Competition and Consensus-Building
and Civil Society saw decreases from their FY10 requests
of 58% and 37%, respectively.
Mexico remains the Western Hemisphere region‟s largest FY11 GJ&D Request
recipient of GJ&D funding with 58% of the total. FY11 GJ&D Request
Mexico‟s FY11 request of 207 million represents a 130% by Country
increase over its FY10 request. Panama, Honduras, and
El Salvador all also received increases while Colombia, Guatemala
Haiti, Paraguay, and Venezuela experienced decreases. 4%
All Others
Haiti 17%
The State Department’s Western Hemisphere Regional 6%
Bureau received a 19% decrease in GJ&D funding, with Mexico
a request of $45 million. USAID’s Central American Cuba 58%
Regional Office received a request of $2 million for 6%
GJ&D, the same as for FY10. USAID’s Latin American
and Caribbean Regional Office received a large increase Colombia
with a request of $2.1 million, more than double the FY10 9%
request.
Change Change
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
(in thousands of $) Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
TOTAL WESTERN HEMISPHERE -219,096 -212,785
FUNDING 2,161,242 2,366,498 2,360,187 2,147,402 (-9.26%) (-9%)
TOTAL WESTERN HEMISPHERE
GOVERNING JUSTLY AND 95,893 91,927
DEMOCRATICALLY FUNDING 290,408 320,885 324,851 416,778 (29.88%) (28.29%)
126,079 93,957
Rule of Law and Human Rights 154,052 144,822 176,944 270,901 (87.06%) (53.08%)
7,924 16,637
Good Governance 75,310 92,994 84,281 100,918 (8.52%) (19.74%)
Political Competition and -19,086 -14,998
Consensus-Building 15,177 32,620 28,532 13,534 (-58.51%) (-52.56%)
-19,024 -3,669
Civil Society 45,869 50,449 35,094 31,425 (-37.71%) (-10.45%)
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Regional and Country GJ&D Funding for the Western Hemisphere*
Change Change
From From
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 FY10 FY10
(in thousands of $) Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
Bolivia -20,100
Partly Free (3,3) 15,050 20,100 0 0 (-100%) -
Colombia -343 -18,200
Partly Free (3,4) 47,550 32,643 50,500 32,300 (-1%) (-36%)
Cuba
Not Free (7,6) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 0 0
Dominican Republic -434 -20
Free (2,2) 5,750 8,000 7,586 7,566 (-5%) (-0%)
Ecuador -4,270 70
Partly Free (3,3) 8,295 9,682 5,342 5,412 (-44%) (1%)
El Salvador 750 750
Free (2,3) 5,090 4,000 4,000 4,750 (19%) (19%)
Guatemala -1,995 700
Partly Free (4,4) 15,970 14,995 12,300 13,000 (-13%) (6%)
Guyana
Free (2,3) 1,600 2,000 2,000 2,000 0 0
Haiti -13,125 -12,525
Partly Free (4,5) 28,788 33,125 32,525 20,000 (-40%) (-39%)
Honduras 500 2,871
Partly Free (4,4) 6,494 11,864 9,493 12,364 (4%) (30%)
Jamaica -1,150 110
Free (2,3) 1,250 2,150 890 1,000 (-53%) (12%)
Mexico 174,595 117,000
Free (2,3) 69,650 32,405 90,000 207,000 (539%) (130%)
Nicaragua -6,953 -230
Partly Free (4,4) 8,001 16,071 9,348 9,118 (-43%) (-2%)
Panama 1,000 500
Free (1,2) 1,000 1,000 1,500 2,000 (100%) (33%)
Paraguay -195 -1,682
Partly Free (3,3) 2,800 4,000 5,487 3,805 (-5%) (-31%)
Peru -600 -600
Free (2,3) 3,000 8,600 8,600 8,000 (-7%) (-7%)
Venezuela -1,000 -1,000
Partly Free (5,4) 5,000 6,000 6,000 5,000 (-17%) (-17%)
Caribbean Basin
Security Initiative - - - 13,713 - 13, 713
Department of -33,850 -10,630
State WH Bureau 40,220 79,500 56,280 45,650 (-43%) (-18.89%)
USAID Central -3,700
America Program 2,800 5,700 2,000 2,000 (-65%) 0
USAID Latin
America & -3,900 1,100
Caribbean Program 2,100 6,000 1,000 2,100 (-65%) (110%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY 2011 specifically for the following countries: Argentina, the Bahamas,
Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Chile, Eastern Caribbean, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay.
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Andean Region: The Andean region is at a critical and challenging moment, with disturbing erosions of freedom of
association and freedom of expression in many countries and a weakening of any mechanisms of democratic
accountability. The FY11 request for GJ&D in this region shows a disregard and downgrading of human rights and
democracy.
Bolivia: The FY11 budget eliminates all GJ&D funding for Bolivia. (In previous years, requests for democracy and
human rights funding in Bolivia ranged from $20 to $25 million.) This is a reflection by the Obama Administration‟s
decision to accede to the demands of the Bolivian government to cut off all U.S. support for democracy and human rights
in exchange for allowing other development programs to continue. Freedom House believes that this policy decision
was a major mistake for Bolivia, for U.S. interests and for freedom of association and international democracy and
human rights efforts.
Venezuela: Freedom House is disappointed at the decrease in the request for Civil Society funding for Venezuela which
is $900,000 less than 2010 levels. Venezuela‟s Freedom in the World rating for Political Rights declined for 2009 from a
4 to a 5 due to the adoption of laws designed to marginalize political opposition, including provisions that were rejected
by referendum voters in December 2007. This concentration of power in the hands of President Hugo Chavez must be met
with the US Government‟s continued support of civil society groups on the ground that promote and protect the human
rights of the Venezuelan people. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $5 million for Civil
Society programs in Venezuela.
Haiti: Freedom House is disappointed to see a decrease in the request for Haiti‟s GJ&D funding request. Several critical
democracy and human rights programs were terminated abruptly last year. Freedom House is aware that the
Administration is planning on submitting a Supplemental Request for funds to assist Haiti in the aftermath of the January
12 earthquake, and we urge the Administration and Congress to restore Haiti’s GJ&D funding. Haiti‟s government has
been seriously crippled by the devastation and it is vital that the protection of human rights not be subjugated during this
difficult time period.
Honduras: The GJ&D request for Honduras represents a 30% increase of FY10 estimated levels. Assistance for
Honduras comes in the wake of a democratic rupture in 2009, whereby President Manuel Zelaya was ousted with the
support of the country‟s legislature and Supreme Court. Money included in this request should assist in monitoring efforts
leading up to the November 2012 primary election. Honduras has significant deficiencies in democratic governance
and respect for human rights, and the U.S. government has not put adequate emphasis in addressing these
challenges in the past.
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Near East
Governing Justly and Democratically Funding for the Near East for FY11 received an almost 25% decrease, with a
request of $401 million. However, when you remove Iraq, funding increased by $21 million over FY10 estimated levels,
reflecting increases in Lebanon, Morocco, and the West Bank and Gaza and for the Middle East Partnership
Initiative (MEPI).
Bahrain currently receives no GJ&D funding and the
requests for Jordan and Yemen each dropped from their FY11 Near East GJ&D Funding
Political
FY10 estimated levels. Additionally, Algeria, Tunisia Competition
and Libya receive no GJ&D money for FY11. Iraq’s and Civil Society
Consensus- 8%
GJ&D request went down 46% from FY10 estimated Building
levels, with a request of $175 million. Freedom House 20%
understands this is a move toward giving Iraqis a
stronger hand in their own democratic future. We would
urge close monitoring of the situation there as American Good
Rule of Law
and Human
GJ&D assistance levels drop to ensure that democratic Governance
Rights
13%
gains continue and that human rights are protected. It is 59%
important to note that Freedom in the World 2010
marked significant decreases in Political Rights and Civil
Liberties across the region, with three countries, Jordan,
Bahrain, and Yemen dropping from Partly Free to Not
Free.
Freedom House is pleased to see that the request for the State Department‟s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
went up 45% with a request of almost $53 million, and urges that these funds be used to bolster civil society and a
respect for human rights in the region.
The Near East Regional Democracy (NERD) Program, which is responsible for much of the programming intended for
Iran, received a request of $40 million, the same as its FY10 requested and estimated level. USAID‟s Office of Middle
East Programs (OMEP) received a 70% decrease from the FY10 request, which is reflective of the shift towards
requesting most regional funding for MEPI.
FY 11 Near East Governing Justly and Democratically Funding
(in thousands of $)
Change Change
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
TOTAL FY11 NEAR EAST 519,650 573,149
FUNDING 7,079,468 6,608,610 6,555,111 7,128,260 (7.86%) (8.74%)
TOTAL NEAR EAST
GOVERNING JUSTLY AND -144,419 -129,769
DEMOCRATICALLY FUNDING 483,548 545,467 530,817 401,048 (-26.48) (-24.45%)
-40,005 -31,674
Rule of Law and Human Rights 82,586 131,254 122,923 91,249 (-30.48) (-25.77%)
-81,829 -30,308
Good Governance 186,368 216,563 165,042 134,734 (-37.79%) (-18.36%)
Political Competition and -8,765 -17,490
Consensus-Building 59,291 65,000 73,725 56,235 (-13.48%) (-23.72%)
-13,820 -50,297
Civil Society 155,303 132,650 169,127 118,830 (-10.42%) (-29.74%)
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FY11 Near East Funding
by Country
Jordan
Egypt Morocco Yemen
5% 3%
8% 4%
Lebanon
9%
Iraq
57%
West Bank
and Gaza
14%
4,400 16,500
MEPI 25,900 48,500 36,400 52,900 (9.07%) (45.33%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY 2011 specifically for the following countries: Bahrain, Israel,
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Iraq: For FY11 there is a sharp decrease in the GJ&D request for Iraq. This decrease represents a 47% drop from the
FY10 request and represents a shift in the Administration‟s assistance programs in Iraq away from Governing Justly and
Democratically programming and more towards security. While Iraq is certainly in a better position now than it was just a
few years ago in terms of governance, it remains categorized as Not Free, is not an electoral democracy, and suffers from
corruption at all levels of government according to the Freedom in the World 2010 Report. Freedom House urges
Congress to closely monitor the human rights and democracy situation in Iraq to ensure that as the U.S. reduces its
presence there that local institutions and civil society are equipped to continue to promote human rights and the
move toward a stable democracy.
Yemen: The attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day in 2009 thrust Yemen into the public eye and highlighted the
deteriorating security conditions there. Parliament and other political institutions are becoming increasingly marginalized
and political violence is increasing as the government faces opposition from rebels in the north and south of the country.
The Administration‟s request for Civil Society funding in Yemen represents a $1 million decrease from FY10 estimated
levels at a time when supporting governance and democracy programs should be a priority. Freedom House
recommends that Congress allocate at least $3 million for Civil Society programs in Yemen.
Jordan: The Administration‟s request for Jordan for FY11 is about the same as their request for FY10; however it
represents a $5.7 million decrease from FY10 estimated levels. This comes amidst political turmoil as King Abdullah
dissolved Parliament in 2009 and postponed elections until the end of 2010, further marginalizing an already weak
legislature. Freedom House recommends Congress allocate at least $22 million in GJ&D funds for Jordan.
Egypt: Freedom House opposes the Administration‟s decision to suspend USAID funding to civil society groups in Egypt
who are not officially registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity. Such control contravenes the Fiscal Year
2009 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, which states: “With respect to the provision of assistance for
democracy, human rights and governance activities, the organizations implementing such assistance and the specific
nature of that assistance shall not be subject to the prior approval by the government of any foreign country.” Freedom
House recommends that Congress restore U.S. assistance to all civil society groups.
Near East Regional Democracy (NERD): In the FY2010 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, $10 million
was allocated under NERD to support internet freedom in repressive societies such as Iran. Freedom House is
disappointed to see no funding specified for internet freedom activities in the Administration‟s budget and encourages
Congress to include at least $10 million for internet freedom under NERD.
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Africa
Africa
Freedom House is pleased that the request for Sub-Saharan Africa increased for FY11 with a request of $7.6 billion,
$13% more than the FY10 request and 8% more than FY10 estimated levels. Funding for Sub-Saharan Africa represents
11% of total GJ&D funding for FY11, while it only represented 5% in FY10. However, given the challenges facing the
region, funding for GJ&D for Sub-Saharan Africa is still inadequate.
Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Togo all received notable increases over the FY10 levels, but the
amounts requested for Angola, Guinea, Malawi and Zambia are insufficient and funding is eliminated for a number of
countries including Cameroon and Madagascar.
The request also reflects the overall tendency to direct the majority of GJ&D funding to conflict states and states on the
verge of elections, with Sudan, Liberia and DRC receiving the largest amounts in the region. (The $87 million requested
for Sudan alone represents over 20% of the GJ&D request for the region.)
It is also of note that a large proportion of Africa‟s Rule of Law and Human Rights funding increase was found under the
FY11 Governing
INCLE account. We reiterate Justly
our concerns and
about Democratic
funding Funding
under this forand
account Sub-Saharan Africa
urge Congress to ensure that a sufficient
amount is being devoted to rule of law programs. (in thousands of $)
Change Change
FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
FY09 Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
868,052 546,466
TOTAL FY11 AFRICA FUNDING 8,242,244 6,738,019 7,059,605 7,606,071 (12.88%) (7.74%)
TOTAL AFRICA GOVERNING
JUSTLY AND DEMOCRATICALLY 1,966 43,264
FUNDING 263,765 346,920 305,622 348,886 (0.57%) (14.16%)
20,827 29,195
Rule of Law and Human Rights 35,700 43,409 35,041 64,236 (47.98%) (83.32%)
-1,716 14,225
Good Governance 99,431 146,117 130,176 144,401 (-1.17%) (10.92%)
Political Competition and -28,619 -21,561
Consensus-Building 89,022 100,546 93,488 71,927 (-28.46%) (-23.06%)
11,474 21,405
Civil Society 39,612 56,848 46,917 68,322 (20.18%) (45.62%)
Good
Governance
41%
Political
Competition
and
Consensus-
Building
21%
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Regional and Country GJ&D Funding for Sub-Saharan Africa*
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY 2011 specifically for the following countries: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde,
Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Lesotho, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa,
and Swaziland.
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FY11 Africa GJ&D Funding
(in thousands of $)
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Burundi
Djibouti
Togo
Niger
Kenya
Rwanda
Cape Verde
Somalia
Mali
Ethiopia
Liberia
Nigeria
DRC
Benin
Mauritania
Mozambique
Angola
Cote d'Ivoire
Malawi
Zambia
Sudan
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Ghana
Uganda
Chad
Sierra Leone
Guinea
Senegal
South Africa
Guinea-Bissau
FY11 Africa GJ&D Funding
Ethiopia: The Administration requested a 98% increase for Ethiopia over the FY10 estimated spending levels
though this is a substantial decrease from the FY10 requested amount. As crackdowns continue on NGOs and anti-
terror legislation is used against peaceful political opponents, in advance of the May 2010 election, it is all the more
important that US policy incorporate strong democracy themes – and continue to look for ways to bolster Ethiopia‟s
democracy advocates.
Freedom House is disappointed to see the requests for funding Angola, Cameroon, Niger, Uganda, and Zambia
decrease in FY11. The amount of GJ&D funding to these countries was very modest, and the challenges to democratic
advancement daunting, thus decreases are likely to be especially significant setbacks in democracy support and human
rights programs.
Angola: Angola‟s parliament approved a new constitution in January 2010 that further concentrates power in the hands
of longtime President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. The operating environment for civil society groups in Angola is
restricted and human rights abuses are common. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $9
million for GJ&D in Angola.
Cameroon: In 2011 Cameroon will hold Presidential elections, the first since a 2008 constitutional amendment removed
term limits on the presidency of longtime president Paul Biya. Previous presidential elections have been severely flawed
with the electoral commission controlled by the Government and harassment of civil society and opposition party
membership commonplace. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $2 million for GJ&D in
Cameroon.
Niger: Niger is in a period of political transition following a military coup in February 2010 whose leaders promised to
restore the country to democracy, although no clear timetable for elections has been set. Freedom House recommends
that Congress allocate at least $2 million for GJ&D in Niger.
Uganda: Uganda continues to suffer from widespread corruption and weak institutions. Furthermore, longtime President
Yoweri Museveni is employing a series of measures designed to constrict opposition parties, independent media, and
NGOs. Uganda has important presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2011 that will have
implications for the country‟s long-term stability. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $8
million for GJ&D in Uganda.
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Zambia: Zambia‟s scheduled 2011 elections are expected to be an important test for the country‟s nascent democracy.
Voter turnout during the most recent election was historically low, less than 20%, and the government has been slow to
initiate electoral reforms. Indeed, the government has implemented a series of measures meant to restrict the activities of
opposition parties, independent media, and NGOs. While funding for GJ&D activities in Zambia has increased over the
past few years, at the same time so has the ruling party‟s consolidation of power at the expense of opposition. Freedom
House recommends that Congress allocate at least $5 million for GJ&D in Zambia.
Zimbabwe: Abuses of human rights continue in Zimbabwe despite the creation of the unity government in 2009. None of
the promised reforms have materialized. The $20 million requested for Zimbabwe should be utilized to helping activists
expand the space in which political opponents and civil society groups have to operate.
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East Asia and Pacific
Funding for the East Asia and Pacific Region fell almost 3% overall and more than 11% for GJ&D in the FY11 request.
This was mostly due to a 27% drop in Rule of Law and Human Rights funding. Good Governance makes up the largest
part of GJ&D funding in the region, with 39%. Despite the drop in its request, Rule of Law and Human Rights comes in
second with 35% of funding. Some countries in the East Asia and Pacific Region experienced significant decreases in
their requests for FY11. China’s request for $850,000 reflects an 88% drop, and North Korea, Vietnam, and Timor-
Leste all received significant decreases as well. The State Department‟s Bureau for East Asia and Pacific Affairs
received a slight increase in GJ&D funding, with a request for $1.6 million.
FY11 Governing Justly and Democratic Funding for East Asia and the Pacific
(in thousands of $)
Change Change
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
TOTAL FY11 FUNDING FOR EAST ASIA -52,977 -21,629
AND THE PACIFIC 762,101 807,852 776,504 754,875 (-6.56%) (-2.78%)
TOTAL EAST ASIA & PACIFIC
GOVERNING JUSTLY AND -3,896 -12,260
DEMOCRATICALLY FUNDING 89,100 100,801 109,165 96,905 (-3.87%) (-11.23%)
-5,677 -12,685
Rule of Law and Human Rights 28,748 39,837 46,845 34,160 (-14.25%) (-27.08%)
1,301 1,601
Good Governance 37,232 37,034 36,734 38,335 (3.51%) (4.36%)
Political Competition and Consensus- -1,010 -110
Building 5,711 4,520 3,620 3,510 (-22.35%) (-3.04%)
1,490 -1,066
Civil Society 17,409 19,410 21,966 20,900 (7.68%) (-4.85%)
FY11 East Asia and Pacific GJ&D FY11 East Asia & Pacific GJ&D Funding by
Funding Program
Rule of Law
Thailand (in thousands of $) and Human
5% Mongolia Political
North Korea China Rights
Timor-Leste 3% 1% Competition 35%
1%
5% and
Consensus- Civil Society
Vietnam Building 22%
6% Indonesia 4%
Burma 42%
9%
Philippines Good
13% Cambodia Governance
15% 39%
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Regional and Country GJ&D Funding for East Asia and the Pacific*
Change From
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10
(in thousands of $) Actual Request Estimate Request FY10 Request Estimate
Burma -1,000
Not Free (7,7) 6,600 8,500 9,500 8,500 0 (-11%)
Cambodia -250 200
Not Free (6,5) 14,650 15,100 14,650 14,850 (-2%) (1%)
China -5,950
Not Free (7,6) 5,225 850 6,800 850 0 (-88%)
Indonesia -2,354 -223
Free (2,3) 37,297 42,056 39,925 39,702 (-6%) (-1%)
Malaysia
Partly Free (4,4) 500 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolia
Free (2,2) 600 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0
North Korea -500 -1,000
Not Free (7,7) 2,500 3,000 3,500 2,500 (-17%) (-29%)
Philippines
Partly Free (4,3) 10,021 12,850 12,850 12,850 0 0
Thailand
Partly Free (5,4) 2,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 0 0
Timor-Leste -295 -2,940
Partly Free (3,4) 5,420 5,395 8,040 5,100 (-5%) (-37%)
Vietnam -97 -1,397
Not Free (7,5) 3,200 5,500 6,800 5,403 (-2%) (21%)
Department of
State Bureau of
East Asian Pacific -200 50
Affairs 587 1,850 1,600 1,650 (-11%) (3.13%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY 2011 specifically for the following countries: Fiji, Malaysia, Marshall Islands,
Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Taiwan, and Tonga.
China: China continues its policy of severely restricting the exercise of fundamental human rights by its citizens.
Historically, human rights and democracy programs in China have been funded through global funding mechanisms and
not through a direct request from the Administration. Freedom House hopes that Congress will continue to specifically
allocate funding for China during the appropriations process. Freedom House encourages Congress and the
Administration to dedicate funds specifically to the issue of combating restrictions on internet freedom in China and
increasing cyber-security to thwart efforts by the Chinese government to use the internet as a way to track, harass, and
persecute human rights activists and others. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $7 million
for GJ&D in China.
Cambodia: Freedom House urges Congress and the Administration to continue to support Cambodia amidst a declining
human rights environment in the country, which includes the expansion of penalties for defamation, forced evacuations,
land grabbing, restrictions on press freedom through arresting of journalists and other means, and the impending passage
of a law restricting the activities of NGOs.
Burma: Freedom House is pleased to see a continued focus on Burma, but is troubled by the significant decrease in
funding. Burma is one of the 8 countries that are the “Worst of the Worst,” the government of Burma has shown no
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indication in the last year of opening of political space and they continue to detain the highest number of political
prisoners in the world. Repressive election laws recently announced for the upcoming 2010 elections indicate the need for
the US Government to continue aggressive support of human rights and fundamental freedoms in one of the most
restricted countries in the world.
Indonesia: Freedom House is disappointed to see the 29% reduction in the ROLHR request for Indonesia. Indonesia is a
strong regional leader on human rights; however, the country is still grappling with religious freedom issues and human
rights abuses continue, especially in Papua province. The U.S. needs to support democratic allies like Indonesia in their
human rights efforts so that the gains that have been made are preserved. Given that Indonesia is a country on the cusp,
Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $15 million for ROLHR programs in Indonesia.
Malaysia: Malaysia, though not an electoral democracy, has seen increased dynamism and electoral gains for the
opposition in recent years. As Malaysia is an important regional leader, Freedom House is disappointed that it has
received no GJ&D funding request for the second year in a row.
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Europe and Eurasia
Overall GJ&D Funding for Europe and Eurasia sees a small decrease for FY11, which is reflected in a 12% drop in
Civil Society funding. Rule of Law and Human Rights and Political Competition and Consensus-Building each see
increases, while Good Governance remains close to static. Funding for Europe and Eurasia makes up 7% of the total
GJ&D Budget Request.
Although Civil Society Funding experienced a 12% decrease for FY11, it still remains the largest source of funding for
Europe and Eurasia with 39% of GJ&D regional funds. Russia remains the largest recipient of GJ&D funds in the region,
with a request of over $35 million, though this does reflect a small decrease of about 5%. Funding levels for Georgia
have fluctuated over the past few years due to the 2008 military incursion by Russia and subsequent relief and rebuilding
efforts which were supported with supplemental funds. The FY11 request is just over $24 million, a 29% increase over
FY10 levels. No money was requested for Bulgaria for GJ&D in FY11 which represents an $800,000 decrease.
Azerbaijan experienced a 16% decrease, with a request of $9.7 million.
Good
Governance
23%
Political
Competition
and
Consensus-
Building
10%
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Regional and Country GJ&D Funding for Europe and Eurasia*
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY 2011 specifically for the following countries: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Turkey.
Azerbaijan: The past year has seen significant regression in tolerance by Azeri authorities for the freedom of expression.
Two young bloggers were jailed and sentenced to an extended term for “hooliganism” after being attacked by pro-
government individuals in a public café. Additionally, in 2009 the Government of Azerbaijan discontinued broadcasting
licenses for the USG-funded Voice of America. Thus, the 23% reduction in GJ&D assistance in Azerbaijan also sends the
wrong message at the wrong time. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $7 million in GJ&D
funding for Azerbaijan.
Russia: While Freedom House is supportive of the Administration‟s efforts to “reset” its relationship with Russia, it is
particularly important not to decrease funding levels for GJ&D programs in Russia, where the observance of fundamental
rights continues to backslide. Such a decrease, while not large, could easily be perceived by Russian authorities as a tacit
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acceptance of their continued denial of political, civil and human rights to their own people. Freedom House believes that
while it is necessary to engage with Russia on other fronts, it is absolutely vital that the US Government continue to
prioritize democracy and human rights funding. Freedom House recommends that Congress allocate at least $37
million in GJ&D funding for Russia.
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Appendix
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Global Democracy Funding Mechanisms
USAID Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA)
Change From Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 68,526 82,350 59,800 -22,550 -27.38%
Democracy Fund 37,000 50,000 0 -50,000 -100.00%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 10,000 10,000 0 -10,000 -100.00%
Political Competition
and Consensus Building 19,500 32,500 0 -32,500 -100.00%
Civil Society 7,500 7,500 0 -7,500 -100.00%
Development Assistance 12,544 12,000 44,500 32,500 270.83%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 3,250 3,000 4,250 1,250 41.67%
Good Governance 3,250 3,000 7,340 4,340 144.67%
Political Competition
and Consensus Building 2,794 3,000 20,810 17,810 593.67%
Civil Society 3,250 3,000 12,100 9,100 303.33%
Economic Support Fund 5,000 6,500 0 -6,500 -100.00%
Good Governance 5,000 6,500 0 -6,500 -100.00%
Transition Initiatives 13,982 13,850 15,300 1,450 10.47%
Good Governance 2,407 5,300 5,300 0 -
Political Competition
and Consensus Building 8,271 0 0 0 -
Civil Society 3,304 8,550 10,000 1,450 16.96%
State Department Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change from Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 9,293 10,390 11,305 915 9%
International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement 9,293 10,390 11,305 915 9%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 8,908 9,900 10,735 835 8%
Good Governance 385 490 570 80 16%
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South and Central Asia
Cumulative Total for South and Central Asia (1 Free, 5 Partly Free, 6 Not Free)
(in thousands of $)
Change From
FY10 Estimate
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change From (not including
Actual Request Estimate Supplemental Request FY10 Request Supplemental)
Afghanistan 587,049 671,483
Not Free (6,6) 984,180 800,951 716,517 985,000 1,388,000 (73%) (94%)
840
Bangladesh 1,340
23,762 (4%)
Partly Free (3,4) 20,530 23,262 0 24,602 (6%)
India
0 -
Free (2,3) 1,000 0 0 0 -
Kazakhstan -811 0
Not Free (6,5) 5,097 5,000 4,189 0 4,189 (-16%) -
Kyrgyz Republic 1,314 0
Not Free (6,5) 7,619 8,600 9,914 0 9,914 (15%) -
Nepal -7,100 2,000
Partly Free (4,4) 9,925 13,200 4,100 0 6,100 (-54%) (49%)
Pakistan 76 26,126
Partly Free (4,5) 117,388 190,724 164,674 4,000 190,800 - (16%)
Sri Lanka 1,372 1,372
Partly Free (4,4) 4,421 3,710 3,710 0 5,082 (37%) (37%)
Tajikistan 1,410 -223
Not Free (6, 5) 5,803 6,368 8,001 0 7,778 (22%) (-3%)
Turkmenistan -1,537 -2,697
Not Free (7,7) 3,001 4,700 5,860 0 3,163 (-33%) (-46%)
Uzbekistan -520 -1
Not Free (7,7) 3,425 4,000 3,481 0 3,480 (-13%) -
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY11 for the following countries: the Maldives.
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Country Breakdowns
Afghanistan Not Free (6, 6)
Change From Change From
FY10 FY10
Estimate (not Estimate
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 including (including
Actual Estimate Supplemental Request supplemental) supplemental)
671,483 -313,517
Governing Justly and Democratically 984,180 716,517 985,000 1,388,000 (93.71%) (-18.43%)
634,483 -175,517
Economic Support Fund 796,680 555,517 810,000 1,190,000 (114.21%) (-12.85%)
Rule of Law and Human 24,897 -25,103
Rights 33,000 25,103 50,000 50,000 (99.18%) (-33.42%)
617,432 -142,568
Good Governance 514,180 392,568 760,000 1,010,000 (157.28%) (-12.37%)
Political Competition 24,968 24,968
and Consensus-Building 177,499 25,032 0 50,000 (99.74%) (99.74%)
-32,814 -32,814
Civil Society 72,001 112,814 0 80,000 (-29.09%) (-29.09%)
International Narcotics Control and 37,000 -138,000
Law Enforcement 187,500 161,000 175,000 198,000 (22.98%) (-41.07%)
Rule of Law and Human 37,000 -138,000
Rights 187,500 161,000 175,000 198,000 (22.98%) (-41.07%)
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Kazakhstan Not Free (6, 5)
Change Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
v
Pakistan Partly Free (4, 5)
Change From
FY10 Change From
Estimate (not FY10 Estimate
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 including (including
Actual Estimate Supplemental Request supplemental) supplemental)
26,126 22,126
Governing Justly and Democratically 117,388 164,674 4,000 190,800 (15.87%) (13.12%)
25,126 25,126
Economic Support Fund 115,754 162,574 0 187,700 (15.46%) (15.46%)
Rule of Law and Human 15,181 15,181
Rights 9,733 22,119 0 37,300 (68.63%) (68.63%)
9,965 9,965
Good Governance 97,482 60,035 0 70,000 (16.60%) (16.60%)
Political Competition -10 -10
and Consensus-Building 6,539 15,210 0 15,200 (-0.07%) (-0.07%)
-10 -10
Civil Society 2,000 65,210 0 65,200 (-0.02%) (-0.02%)
International Narcotics Control and 1,000 -3,000
Law Enforcement 1,634 2,100 4,000 3,100 (47.62%) (-49.18%)
Rule of Law and Human 1,000 -3,000
Rights 1,634 2,100 4,000 3,100 (47.62%) (-49.18%)
Rule of Law and Human Rights 521 1,350 1,782 432 32.00%
Good Governance 650 860 1,000 140 16.28%
Civil Society 250 1,500 1,500 0 -
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Turkmenistan Not Free (7, 7)
Change From Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 3,001 5,860 3,163 -2,697 -46.02%
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and
Central Asia 3,001 5,860 3,163 -2,697 -46.02%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 763 228 228 0 -
Good Governance 606 1,009 1,009 0 -
Civil Society 1,632 4,623 1,926 -2,697 -58.34%
Regional Funding
US Department of State-Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Change From Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
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Western Hemisphere
Cumulative Total for Western Hemisphere (17 Free, 8 Partly Free, 1 Not Free)
(in thousands of $)
Change From
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request FY10 Request Estimate
TOTAL WESTERN HEMISPHERE -219,096 -212,785
FUNDING 2,161,242 2,366,498 2,360,187 2,147,402 (-9.26%) (-9%)
TOTAL WESTERN HEMISPHERE
GOVERNING JUSTLY AND 95,893 91,927
DEMOCRATICALLY FUNDING 290,408 320,885 324,851 416,778 (29.88%) (28.29%)
126,079 93,957
Rule of Law and Human Rights 154,052 144,822 176,944 270,901 (87.06%) (53.08%)
7,924 16,637
Good Governance 75,310 92,994 84,281 100,918 (8.52%) (19.74%)
Political Competition and Consensus- -19,086 -14,998
Building 15,177 32,620 28,532 13,534 (-58.51%) (-52.56%)
-19,024 -3,669
Civil Society 45,869 50,449 35,094 31,425 (-37.71%) (-10.45%)
Change Change
FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
FY09 Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
Colombia -343 -18,200
Partly Free (3,4) 47,550 32,643 50,500 32,300 (-1%) (-36%)
Cuba 0 0
Not Free (7,6) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - -
Dominican Republic -434 -20
Free (2,2) 5,750 8,000 7,586 7,566 (-5%) -
Ecuador -4,270 70
Partly Free (3,3) 8,295 9,682 5,342 5,412 (-44%) (1%)
El Salvador 750 750
Free (2,3) 5,090 4,000 4,000 4,750 (19%) (19%)
Guatemala -1,995 700
Partly Free (4,4) 15,970 14,995 12,300 13,000 (-13%) (6%)
Guyana 0 0
Free (2,3) 1,600 2,000 2,000 2,000 - -
Haiti -13,125 -12,525
Partly Free (4,5) 28,788 33,125 32,525 20,000 (-40%) (-39%)
Honduras 500 2,871
Partly Free (4,4) 6,494 11,864 9,493 12,364 (4%) (30%)
Jamaica -1,150 110
Free (2,3) 1,250 2,150 890 1,000 (-53%) (12%)
Mexico 174,595 117,000
Free (2,3) 69,650 32,405 90,000 207,000 (539%) (130%)
Nicaragua -6,953 -230
Partly Free (4,4) 8,001 16,071 9,348 9,118 (-43%) (-2%)
Panama 1,000 500
Free (1,2) 1,000 1,000 1,500 2,000 (100%) (33%)
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Paraguay -195 -1,682
Partly Free (3,3) 2,800 4,000 5,487 3,805 (-5%) (-31%)
Peru -600 -600
Free (2,3) 3,000 8,600 8,600 8,000 (-7%) (-7%)
Venezuela -1,000 -1,000
Partly Free (5,4) 5,000 6,000 6,000 5,000 (-17%) (-17%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY11 specifically for the following countries: Argentina, the Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica,
Chile, Eastern Caribbean, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay.
Country Breakdowns
Bolivia Partly Free (3, 3)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 15,050 0 0 - -
Development Assistance 15,050 0 0 - -
Rule of Law and Human Rights 7,855 8,600 14,700 6,100 70.93%
Good Governance 10,095 9,000 5,500 -3,500 -38.89%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 1,550 2,150 700 -1,450 -67.44%
Civil Society 500 500 500 0 -
International Narcotics Control and
Law Enforcement 27,550 30,250 10,900 -19,350 -63.97%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 27,550 30,250 10,900 -19,350 -63.97%
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Dominican Republic Free (2, 2)
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Guyana Free (2, 3)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From From FY10
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate Estimate
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Mexico Free (2, 3)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From From FY10
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 69,650 90,000 207,000 117,000 130.00%
Development Assistance 800 500 3,000 2,500 500.00%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 48,500 66,000 167,000 101,000 153.03%
Good Governance 5,350 14,500 27,000 12,500 86.21%
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Peru Free (2, 3)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From From FY10
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 3,000 8,600 8,000 -600 -6.98%
Development Assistance 3,000 8,600 8,000 -600 -6.98%
Good Governance 2,900 3,600 4,000 400 11.11%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 0 5,000 4,000 -1,000 -20.00%
Civil Society 100 0 0 - -
Regional Funding
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USAID: Central America Regional Program
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From From FY10
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate Estimate
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Near East
Cumulative Total for Near East (1 Free, 3 Partly Free, 13 Not Free)
(in thousands of $)
Change Change
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
519,650 573,149
TOTAL NEAR EAST FUNDING 7,079,468 6,608,610 6,555,111 7,128,260 (7.86%) (8.74%)
TOTAL NEAR EAST GOVERNING
JUSTLY AND DEMOCRATICALLY -144,419 -129,769
FUNDING 483,548 545,467 530,817 401,048 (-26.48) (-24.45%)
-40,005 -31,674
Rule of Law and Human Rights 82,586 131,254 122,923 91,249 (-30.48) (-25.77%)
-81,829 -30,308
Good Governance 186,368 216,563 165,042 134,734 (-37.79%) (-18.36%)
Political Competition and -8,765 -17,490
Consensus-Building 59,291 65,000 73,725 56,235 (-13.48%) (-23.72%)
-13,820 -50,297
Civil Society 155,303 132,650 169,127 118,830 (-10.42%) (-29.74%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY11 specifically for the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Country Breakdowns
Algeria Not Free (6, 5)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change From
Actual Estimate Request Estimate FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 0 380 0 -380 -100.00%
Development Assistance 0 380 0 -380 -100.00%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 0 190 0 -190 -100.00%
Good Governance 0 190 0 -190 -100.00%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 14,100 43,000 6,000 -37,000 -86.05%
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Lebanon Partly Free (5, 3)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 18,313 26,689 28,769 2,080 7.79%
Economic Support Fund 18,313 26,689 28,769 2,080 7.79%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 7,586 13,733 16,249 2,516 18.32%
Good Governance 4,575 6,802 4,250 -2,552 -37.52%
Political Competition and
Consensus- Building 2,095 577 1,135 558 96.71%
Civil Society 4,057 5,577 7,135 1,558 27.94%
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West Bank and Gaza Not Free (6, 6)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 36,920 32,100 41,500 9,400 29.28%
Economic Support Fund 34,920 28,100 31,000 2,900 10.32%
Regional Funding
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Near East Regional Democracy (NERD)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
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Africa
Cumulative Total for Africa (13 Free, 21 Partly Free, 16 Not Free)
(in thousands of $)
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FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change From Change From
Actual Request Estimate Request FY10 Request FY10 Estimate
Guinea-Bissau 2,100 2,700
Partly Free (4,4) 0 600 0 2,700 (350%) -
Kenya 5,300 4,810
Partly Free (4,4) 22,900 15,000 15,490 20,300 (35%) (31%)
Liberia 3,806 3,932
Partly Free (3,4) 27,201 39,394 39,268 43,200 (10%) (10%)
Madagascar -1,000
Partly Free (6,4) 1,000 1,000 0 0 (-100%) -
Malawi 0 274
Partly Free (3,4) 1,000 3,000 2,726 3,000 (0%) (10%)
Mali 4,500 4,500
Free (2,3) 2,700 5,500 5,500 10,000 (82%) (82%)
Mauritania -1,120 -799
Not Free (6,5) 800 1,320 999 200 (-85%) (-80%)
Mauritius -190 -150
Free (1,2) 0 190 150 0 (-100%) -
Mozambique 4,000 4,000
Partly Free (4,3) 3,000 7,000 7,000 11,000 (57%) (57%)
Namibia
Free (2,2) 2,000 0 0 0 - -
Niger Partly 0 -473
Free (5,4) 200 1,500 1,973 1,500 - (-24%)
Nigeria 4,571 3,904
Partly Free (5,4) 12,982 20,700 21,367 25,271 (22%) (18%)
Rwanda 850 850
Not Free (6,5) 2,580 5,000 5,000 5,850 (17%) (17%)
Senegal 2,100 2,109
Partly Free (3,3) 2,534 4,400 4,391 6,500 (48%) (48%)
Sierra Leone 2,100 1,750
Partly Free (3,3) 9,855 9,000 9,350 11,100 (23%) (19%)
Somalia -3,950 -2,720
Not Free (7,7) 8,687 12,500 11,270 8,550 (-32%) (-24%)
South Africa 2,866 2,866
Free (2,2) 0 0 0 2,866 - -
Sudan -19,567 -9,367
Not Free (7,7) 83,032 97,564 87,364 77,997 (-20%) (-11%)
Tanzania 4,653 7,618
Partly Free (4,3) 3,150 4,665 1,700 9,318 (100%) (448%)
Togo 280 305
Partly Free (5,4) 0 120 95 400 (233%) (321%)
Uganda -1,000 -500
Partly Free (5,4) 4,500 7,500 7,000 6,500 (-13%) (-7%)
Zambia -1,167 -1,755
Partly Free (3,4) 2,500 3,614 4,202 2,447 (-32%) (-42%)
Zimbabwe -400 0
Not Free (6,6) 29,100 21,000 20,600 20,600 (-2%) (0%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY11 specifically for the following countries: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Equatorial
Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Lesotho, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, and Swaziland.
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Country Breakdowns
Angola Not Free (6, 5)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate From FY10 Estimate
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Central African Republic Partly Free (5, 5)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
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Djibouti Partly Free (5, 5)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 1,000 1,542 600 -942 -61.09%
Development Assistance 1,000 1,542 600 -942 -61.09%
Good Governance 0 1,000 0 -1,000 -100.00%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 1,000 542 600 58 10.70%
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Guinea Not Free (7, 6)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
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Liberia Partly Free (3, 4)
Percent Change
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 From FY10
Actual Estimate Request Estimate Estimate
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Mauritania Not Free (6, 5)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 800 999 200 -799 -79.98%
Development Assistance 500 999 200 -799 -79.98%
Good Governance 350 699 0 -699 -100.00%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 150 300 200 -100 -33.33%
Economic Support Fund 300 0 0 - -
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 300 0 0 - -
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Nigeria Partly Free (5, 4)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 12,982 21,367 25,271 3,904 18.27%
Development Assistance 12,982 21,367 25,271 3,904 18.27%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 0 1,167 3,000 1,833 157.07%
Good Governance 4,000 8,000 7,271 -729 -9.11%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 5,400 9,000 9,000 0 -
Civil Society 3,582 3,200 6,000 2,800 87.50%
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Somalia Not Free (7, 7)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 8,687 11,270 8,550 -2,720 -24.13%
Economic Support Fund 8,687 11,270 8,550 -2,720 -24.13%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 0 500 0 -500 -100.00%
Good Governance 3,977 5,220 4,000 -1,220 -23.37%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 3,710 4,550 3,550 -1,000 -21.98%
Civil Society 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 -
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Togo Partly Free (5, 4)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 0 95 400 305 321.05%
Development Assistance 0 95 0 -95 -100.00%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 0 95 0 -95 -100.00%
International Narcotics Control and
Law Enforcement 0 0 400 400 -
Rule of Law and Human Rights 0 0 400 400 -
Regional Funding
African Union
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 0 1,500 1,000 -500 -33.33%
Economic Support Fund 0 1,500 1,000 -500 -33.33%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 0 1,500 1,000 -500 -33.33%
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Bureau of African Affairs
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 1,555 4,300 4,300 0 0.00%
Economic Support Fund 1,555 4,300 4,300 0 0.00%
Good Governance 0 1,600 1,600 0 0.00%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 1,555 2,700 2,700 0 0.00%
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East Asia and the Pacific
Cumulative Total for East Asia and the Pacific (6 Free, 10 Partly Free, 5 Not Free)
(in thousands of $)
Change Change
FY10 FY10 FY11 From FY10 From FY10
FY09 Actual Request Estimate Request Request Estimate
TOTAL FUNDING FOR EAST ASIA AND THE -52,977 -21,629
PACIFIC 762,101 807,852 776,504 754,875 (-6.56%) (-2.78%)
*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY11 specifically for the following countries: Fiji, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia,
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Taiwan, and Tonga.
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Country Breakdowns
Burma Not Free (7, 7)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change From
Actual Estimate Request Estimate FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 6,600 9,500 8,500 -1,000 -10.53%
Economic Support Fund 6,600 9,500 8,500 -1,000 -10.53%
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Indonesia Free (2, 3)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request FY10 Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 37,297 39,925 39,702 -223 -0.56%
Development Assistance 20,290 10,048 37,202 27,154 270.24%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 0 2,147 7,950 5,803 270.28%
Good Governance 20,290 6,843 25,335 18,492 270.23%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 0 248 917 669 269.76%
Civil Society 0 810 3,000 2,190 270.37%
Economic Support Fund 15,682 27,377 0 -27,377 -100.00%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 7,427 10,041 0 -10,041 -100.00%
Good Governance 6,208 16,394 0 -16,394 -100.00%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 910 669 0 -669 -100.00%
Civil Society 1,137 273 0 -273 -100.00%
International Narcotics Control and
Law Enforcement 1,325 2,500 2,500 0 -
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Philippines Partly Free (4, 3)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change From
Actual Estimate Request Estimate FY10 Estimate
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Vietnam Not Free (7, 5)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change From
Actual Estimate Request Estimate FY10 Estimate
Regional Funding
US Department of State-Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change From
Actual Estimate Request Estimate FY10 Estimate
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Europe and Eurasia
Cumulative Total for Europe and Eurasia (17 Free, 8 Partly Free, 3 Not Free)
(in thousands of $)
Change
FY09 FY10 FY10 FY11 Change From From FY10
Actual Request Estimate Request FY10 Request Estimate
TOTAL FY11 EUROPE AND EURASIA -29,159 -10,143
FUNDING 1,021,682 885,526 866,510 856,367 (3.29%) (-1.17%)
TOTAL EUROPE AND EURASIA GOVERNING -9,579 -3,390
JUSTLY AND DEMOCRATICALLY FUNDING 224,297 238,141 231,952 228,562 (-4.02%) (-1.46%)
1,936 5,380
Rule of Law and Human Rights 61,606 62,005 58,561 63,941 (3.12%) (9.18%)
-2,150 93
Good Governance 39,825 54,461 52,218 52,311 (-3.95%) (0.18%)
-3,755 3,514
Political Competition and Consensus-Building 27,959 26,237 18,968 22,482 (-14.31%) (18.53%)
-5,610 -12,377
Civil Society 94,907 95,438 102,205 89,828 (-5.88%) (-12.11%)
Country Breakdowns*
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*No USAID GJ&D funding was requested in FY11 specifically for the following countries: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Turkey.
Rule of Law and Human Rights 2,607 2,250 2,389 139 6.18%
Good Governance 3,000 4,100 3,600 -500 -12.20%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 700 1,250 1,800 550 44.00%
Civil Society 6,550 5,855 5,393 -462 -7.89%
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Partly Free (4, 3)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Rule of Law and Human Rights 6,493 7,239 7,860 621 8.58%
Good Governance 1,524 3,284 4,655 1,371 41.75%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 800 0 0 - -
Civil Society 3,206 4,571 4,543 -28 -0.61%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 8,421 4,265 5,150 885 20.75%
Good Governance 8,116 5,740 5,000 -740 -12.89%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 6,722 3,180 5,000 1,820 57.23%
Civil Society 16,477 5,565 9,000 3,435 61.73%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 12,532 9,120 11,168 2,048 22.46%
Good Governance 6,400 5,700 5,200 -500 -8.77%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 3,600 2,200 1,510 -690 -31.36%
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Macedonia Partly Free (3, 3)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change From
Actual Estimate Request Estimate FY10 Estimate
Rule of Law and Human Rights 1,160 2,836 3,088 252 8.89%
Good Governance 680 2,242 1,900 -342 -15.25%
Political Competition
and Consensus- Building 1,523 1,789 2,173 384 21.46%
Civil Society 4,089 4,589 4,155 -434 -9.46%
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Serbia Free (2, 2)
FY09 FY10 FY11 Change From FY10 Percent Change
Actual Estimate Request Estimate From FY10 Estimate
Governing Justly and Democratically 19,766 27,483 27,011 -472 -1.72%
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and
Central Asia 19,766 27,483 27,011 -472 -1.72%
Rule of Law and Human Rights 4,409 6,895 9,467 2,572 37.30%
Good Governance 884 4,877 5,910 1,033 21.18%
Political Competition
and Consensus-Building 2,180 2,180 2,180 0 -
Civil Society 12,293 13,531 9,454 -4,077 -30.13%
Regional Funding
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