; (2) the security sector of Tunisia suffers from decades of corruption and public mistrust under the Ben Ali period; (3) significant reform is necessary to enable the Tunisian security services to combat terrorism and reinforce the rule of law; (4) a corrupt security sector impedes development, deters investment, perpetuates poverty, and undermines the rule of law; and (5) in making security sector reforms it is imperative that the Government of Tunisia also protect the fundamental human rights enshrined in Tunisia’s constitution. (b) Assistance authorized The Secretary of State, acting directly or through nongovernmental organizations, international organizations, or related organizations, is authorized to provide assistance to strengthen and reform the security sector of Tunisia, including to— (1) facilitate better coordination among Tunisian security agencies, including the General Directive for Public Safety, the Directorate General of the Special Services, and the Directorate General of Technical Services; (2) increase accountability within the Ministry of the Interior; (3) improve training for members of the judiciary, especially judges and prosecutors, instituting practices that conform to international standards for the rule of law; (4) increase police training programs that emphasize locally inspired and informed curricula and methods