The State Dept states the following:
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In the past year, the United States has worked closely with like-minded allies and partners to: Ensure that the region remains open and accessible by strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and a vibrant civil society through the Summit for Democracy Year of Action and implementation of the U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption…
…In FY 2022, the United States has dedicated over $245.9M in foreign assistance to support democracy, human rights, and governance in the Indo-Pacific. Summit for Democracy. As part of the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the United States continues to work with partners to strengthen global democratic renewal. We are coordinating closely with the ROK, who will co-host the second Summit for Democracy on March 29-30, 2023, alongside the Governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Zambia…
…In the past year, the United States has worked closely with like-minded allies and partners to: Ensure that the region remains open and accessible by strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and a vibrant civil society through the Summit for Democracy Year of Action and implementation of the U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption…”
