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


### Answer
The term **stakeholders** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2152j* as follows -

> non-governmental and private sector entities engaged in or affected by conflict prevention and stabilization, peace building, protection, security, transition initiatives, humanitarian response, or related efforts

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2152j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part I-Declaration of Policy; Development Assistance Authorizations**

