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For the FY 97 99 period we expect an increase in the number and

type of indigenous self sustaining business training centers.

The demand for the services of those who have completed course

work in business management training has significantly increased.

One component of the Partnership for Freedom initiative includes

the establishment of partnerships between and among academic and

non academic institutions in the U.S. and the NIS, as well as

possibly in Central and Eastern Europe.

Estimates are that at

least nine partnerships will be developed in FY 99.