; (2) such university partnerships would provide opportunities for exchanging academic ideas, technical expertise, research, and cultural understanding for the benefit of the United States; and (3) the 6 countries in the Western Balkans meet the requirements under section 105(c)(4) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151c(c)(4) ). (b) University partnerships The President, working through the Secretary of State, is authorized to provide assistance, consistent with section 105 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151c ), to promote the establishment of university partnerships between the United States and the Western Balkans, including— (1) supporting research and analysis on foreign policy, cyber resilience, economic resilience, and disinformation; (2) working with partner governments to reform policies, improve curricula, strengthen data systems, train teachers, and provide quality, inclusive learning materials; (3) providing individuals, particularly at-risk youth, women, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable, marginalized, or underserved communities, with relevant education, training, and skills for meaningful employment; (4) removing barriers to entering formal education for out-of-school individuals, assisting such individuals to stay in school, and providing an opportunity for any individuals left behind to catch up on schooling; (5) promoting teaching and research exchanges between institutions of higher education in the Western Balkans and in the United States