Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

President Clinton determined that up to $19 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund should be released for unexpected, urgent refugee and migration needs from Rwanda and Burundi. The funds are directed to international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations for refugees, returnees, and conflict victims.

Federal Register 59 FR 38099

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Impact dates

Jul 17, 1994
Secretary of State to inform congressional committees and publish determination

Key directives

Release up to $19,000,000 from U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
Funds directed to refugees, returnees, and conflict victims from Rwanda and Burundi
Funds may be contributed to international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations
Secretary of State to inform appropriate congressional committees of determination and obligation of funds
Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Presidential determination signed releasing up to $19 million from emergency fund
Secretary of State authorized to inform congressional committees

Near term (90d)

Obligation of funds to international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations

Long term

Humanitarian assistance delivery to affected populations in Rwanda and Burundi region

Risks & tensions

Unclear whether $19 million ceiling is fully obligated or represents maximum authorization
No specific allocation formula among international, governmental, and NGO recipients stated
Timing during active Rwandan genocide crisis creates execution pressure on agencies