The Sister City Partnership and Development Program strengthens connections between U.S. communities and their international counterparts by fostering relationships between governments, businesses, and civic leaders. Through direct engagement with Congress, this program highlights the role of sister city partnerships in advancing cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and grassroots diplomacy.
The Rule of Law Program brings together international judges, prosecutors, legal experts, and judiciary staff to engage with members of Congress on upholding judicial independence, legal transparency, and best practices in legal writing, decision-making, and court procedures. Strengthening the rule of law in partner countries creates more stable and predictable environments for American investment and collaboration.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between U.S. and Moldovan legislatures.
Parliamentary staffers will benefit from observing first-hand how U.S. legislative staffers and committees manage draft bills, assess the effectiveness of legislation, provide oversight of budget processes, and engage stakeholders such as constituents. They will also benefit from learning about the mechanisms used in the U.S. for strengthening the capabilities of civil servants, including training, mentorship, and connections with subject matter experts.
The Legislative Program connects members of Congress with their legislative counterparts from partner countries, fostering direct engagement between these parties on governance and policymaking. Through meetings and discussions in Washington, D.C. and in communities across the U.S., American legislators gain firsthand insights into the political landscapes of partner countries.
This program focuses on empowering local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety, build trust, and overcome challenges, like corruption. The program provides law enforcement professionals from partner countries, like Moldova, with valuable insights into effective U.S. community policing practices. In turn, U.S. lawmakers and security experts are presented with alternative and new methods for addressing these mutual challenges.
The Legislative Program connects members of Congress with their legislative counterparts from partner countries, fostering direct engagement between these parties on governance and policymaking. Through meetings and discussions in Washington, D.C. and in communities across the U.S., American legislators gain firsthand insights into the political landscapes of partner countries.
