; and (2) take all necessary steps to ensure effective cooperation among international donors and partners supporting the Strategy. 1703. Combating corruption, strengthening the rule of law, and consolidating democratic governance The Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development are authorized— (1) to combat corruption in Central America by supporting— (A) Inspectors General and oversight institutions, including— (i) support for multilateral support missions for key ministries, including ministries responsible for tax, customs, procurement, and citizen security; and (ii) relevant training for inspectors and auditors; (B) multilateral support missions against corruption and impunity; (C) civil society organizations conducting oversight of executive and legislative branch officials and functions, police and security forces, and judicial officials and public prosecutors; and (D) the enhancement of freedom of information mechanisms; (2) to strengthen the rule of law in Central America by supporting— (A) Attorney General offices, public prosecutors, and the judiciary, including enhancing investigative and forensics capabilities; (B) an independent, merit-based selection processes for judges and prosecutors, independent internal controls, and relevant ethics and professional training, including training on sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence; (C) improved victim, witness, and whistleblower protection and access to justice; and (D) reforms to and the improvement of prison facilities and management; (3) to consolidate democratic governance in Central America by supporting— (A) reforms of civil services, related training programs, and relevant laws and processes that lead to independent, merit-based selection processes; (B) national legislatures and their capacity to conduct oversight of executive branch functions; (C) reforms to, and strengthening of, political party and campaign finance laws and electoral tribunals