; and (D) monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of basic education programs in partner countries. (3) Principles In carrying out the policy referred to in paragraph (2), the United States shall be guided by the following principles of aid effectiveness: (A) Alignment Assistance provided under this section to support programs and activities under this subsection shall be aligned with and advance United States foreign policy and economic interests. (B) Country ownership To the greatest extent practicable, assistance provided under this section to support programs and activities under this subsection should be aligned with and support the national education plans and country development strategies of partner countries, including activities that are appropriate for and meet the needs of local and indigenous cultures. (C) Coordination (i) In general Assistance provided under this section to support programs and activities under this subsection should be coordinated with and leverage the unique capabilities and resources of local and national governments in partner countries, other donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and nongovernmental and civil society organizations, including faith-based organizations and organizations that represent teachers, students, and parents. (ii) Multilateral programs and initiatives Assistance provided under this section to support programs and activities under this subsection should be coordinated with and support proven multilateral education programs and financing mechanisms, which may include the Global Partnership for Education, that demonstrate commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. (D) Efficiency The President shall seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assistance provided under this section to support programs and activities under this subsection by coordinating the related efforts of relevant Executive branch agencies and officials. (E) Effectiveness Programs and activities supported under this