### Question
How is the "sustainable" defined?


### Answer
The term **sustainable** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 9303* as follows -

> the ability of a target country, community, implementing partner, or intended beneficiary to maintain, over time, the programs authorized and outcomes achieved pursuant to this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 9303*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 100-GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY**

