; (D) promote government policies in Western Balkan countries that encourage free and fair competition, sound governance, environmental protection, and business environments that are conducive to sustainable and inclusive economic growth; (E) include gender analysis and efforts to promote gender equity; (F) include a public diplomacy strategy to inform local and regional audiences in the Western Balkans region about the initiative, including specific programs and projects; and (G) support the Western Balkans countries in meeting international commitments agreed to by the European Union on clean energy and energy security goals. (d) United States International Development Finance Corporation (1) Appointments Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, subject to the availability of appropriations, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, should take steps to ensure that— (A) a regional office of the United States International Development Finance Corporation with responsibilities for the Western Balkans is established and operational in the Western Balkans region; and (B) sufficient full-time employees of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, including at least 1 permanent hire from the United States, are stationed in the regional office to serve United States interests in the Western Balkans. (2) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes— (A) a summary of the steps that have been taken to fulfill the requirements under paragraph (1); (B) an account of any additional resources and authorities needed to complete the requirements under paragraph (1)