### Question
How is the term contribution defined?


### Answer
The term **contribution** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2226* as the following:

> any contribution of any kind, including the furnishing of funds or other financial support, services of any kind (including the use of experts or other personnel), or commodities, equipment, supplies, or other materiel

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2226*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31A-NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part III-International Organizations and Programs**

