; and (B) such assistance is provided in a manner that— (i) avoids disincentives to local agricultural production and marketing; and (ii) minimizes commercial market disruptions; and (4) rigorously monitoring and evaluating food assistance programs and activities, identifying best practices, sharing learning, and adapting such programs and activities as necessary and appropriate. . (b) Conforming amendment The Food for Peace Act is amended by striking section 3 ( 7 U.S.C. 1691a ). I Food for Peace Emergency and Nonemergency Food Assistance Programs 101. Establishment of Food for Peace Program Section 201 of the Food for Peace Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1721 ) is amended to read as follows: 201. Establishment of food for peace program The President, working through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this title as the Administrator ), shall establish a program (to be known as the Food for Peace Program) to provide assistance, including agricultural commodities, in foreign countries on behalf of the people of the United States in furtherance of the policies set forth in section 2. . 102. Provision of assistance Section 202 of the Food for Peace Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1722 ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking agricultural commodities and inserting assistance ; (2) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) Emergency assistance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may provide assistance, including agricultural commodities, under this title to meet emergency food security needs through governments and public or private entities, including intergovernmental organizations such as the World Food Program and other multilateral organizations, in such manner, including through grants, contracts, and other transactions, and on such terms and conditions as the Administrator determines appropriate.