; (B) a dispute resolution function for resolving concerns between project implementers regarding the impacts of specific Foundation-supported projects with respect to such standards; and (C) an advisory function that reports to the Foundation on projects, policies, and practices. (2) Duties The accountability mechanism established pursuant to paragraph (1) shall— (A) report annually to the Board and to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the Foundation’s compliance with internationally recognized best practices and standards in accordance with paragraph (1)(A); (B) (i) have permanent staff to conduct compliance reviews and dispute resolutions; or (ii) maintain a roster of experts to serve such roles, to the extent needed; and (C) hold a public comment period lasting not fewer than 60 days regarding the initial design of the accountability mechanism. 7. Projects, financing, and grants (a) Project funding requirements (1) In general The Foundation shall award funding, which may include project financing, credit risk insurance, grants, concessional lending, and credit, in accordance with this section for eligible projects described in paragraph (1) that will— (A) increase productivity and incomes; and (B) improve the livelihoods and nutrition of producers and communities. (2) Eligible projects A project is an eligible project if it seeks— (A) to have cost matching from sources other than the United States Government and regional multilateral organizations; (B) to be implemented in coordination with key stakeholders; (C) to incorporate a set of key independently verified performance metrics at the portfolio level, including rigorous measurements, such as measuring attributable increases in agricultural yields, infrastructure, or any other eligible use; (D) to not duplicate the work of other institutions or displace current profit-making ventures; (E) to leverage existing infrastructure and staff in eligible countries to allow for the immediate launch of projects