expertise and experience and expertise in conflict mitigation and people-to-people programs. (D) Additional recommendations The Administrator should consider the input and recommendations from missions of the United States Agency for International Development in the region and mission directors when considering types of projects. . 9005. Joint Investment for Peace Initiative (a) Establishment Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (referred to in this section as the Chief Executive Officer and the Corporation , respectively) is authorized to establish a program to provide investments in entities that carry out projects that contribute to the development of the Palestinian private sector economy. The program established under this subsection shall be known as the Joint Investment for Peace Initiative (referred to in this section as the Initiative ). (b) Participation Requirement In providing investments through the Initiative, the Chief Executive Officer shall ensure participation by small and medium-sized enterprises owned by Palestinians. (c) Priority In providing investments through the Initiative, the Chief Executive Officer shall prioritize projects that increase economic cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians. (d) Use of Existing Authorities In carrying out the Initiative, the Chief Executive Officer shall utilize the authorities under section 1421 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 ( 22 U.S.C. 9621 ) to— (1) select a manager of the Initiative with the consensus of the majority of the Board of Directors of the Corporation