self-sufficiency of the Tibetan people and respect Tibetan culture and traditions, and are subject to effective monitoring. (2) Programs for Tibetan communities Of the funds appropriated under the heading Economic Support Fund , not less than— (A) Tibet autonomous region $8,000,000 shall be made available to nongovernmental organizations to support activities which preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable development, education, and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in the Tibet Autonomous Region and in other Tibetan communities in China, notwithstanding any other provision of law