Survey of United States Government Representatives in Feed the Future Countries

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Introduction

  The U.S. Congress has asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. government's Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative. As part of this review, GAO is sending this questionnaire to all key government representatives of various U.S. agencies who are providing support to FtF-related activities and projects in the 19 FtF countries. Please answer the questions based on your individual experience and point of view based on your tenure in (country name), not based on the entire FtF program at your agency or mission. Answering these questions will help us inform Congress about this important issue.

Responding to these questions should take about an hour and can be completed over multiple sittings. Your responses can be saved and accessed at a later date. To learn more about completing the questionnaire, printing your responses, and whom to contact if you have questions, click here for help. If you are unsure of how to respond to a question, please contact us for assistance. Important definitions used throughout the survey can also be found here.

We will not release outside of GAO any individually identifiable data obtained from responding to this questionnaire, unless required by law or requested by a member of Congress. We will generally report the summary results of this survey. If we incorporate examples of individual survey responses into the report, we will do so in a manner that prevents the identification of the respondents.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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Section 1: Your Feed the Future responsibilities

1.  What is your title?
 
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2.  What is your employment status?
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2a.  If other employment status, please specify:
 
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3.  What are your major FtF-related duties in (country name)? Please limit your response to 1,000 characters.
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4.  In which focus area(s) are the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name) (e.g., inclusive agriculture sector growth, improved nutrition, private sector engagement, research & capacity building, gender integration, environment-sensitive development)? Please limit your response to 1,000 characters.
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5.  How many months have you been planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?
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6.  During the past 6 months (or during your tenure, if less than 6 months), approximately what proportion of your time have you spent planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?
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7.  Are you considered a regional employee?
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8.  In which of the following FtF countries do you currently plan or implement FtF-related activities?
(check all that apply)
Asia
Central America
Eastern Africa
Southern Africa
Western Africa
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Section 2: Field-based coordination with in-country representatives from your agency or other U.S. government agencies

2A. Coordination with in-country USAID representatives

9.  Do you coordinate with any (other) in-country USAID representatives in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?

Coordination refers to any joint action by two or more individuals, groups, or organizations (participants) that is intended to produce more public value than could be produced when one individual, group or organization acted alone. Coordination entails (1) repeated contacts with other participants, rather than one-time interactions; (2) a balanced exchange of substantive information among participants; and (3) participants taking meaningful actions in response to information received from other participants.
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10.  Which of the following USAID representatives have you coordinated with to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  USAID mission staff:

USAID Mission Director
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  USAID agricultural staff
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  USAID private sector/economic development staff
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  USAID health or nutrition staff
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  USAID food aid/Title II staff
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  USAID democracy and governance staff
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  USAID regional mission staff
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  Other USAID staff (please specify in 10a below)
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10a.  If other USAID staff, please specify:
 
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11.  About how often have you participated in each of the following with those USAID representatives to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Food security or FtF working group meetings
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  Joint meetings with host country government officials
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  Joint meetings with other stakeholders
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  Joint visits to FtF project sites in country
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  Joint attendance at regional or in-country conferences or workshops
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  Other (please specify in 11a below):
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11a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
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12.  In your view, how effective, if at all, has your coordination with those USAID representatives been in accomplishing each of the following actions related to FtF planning or implementation in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Has not occurred
  Developing or contributing to integrated FTF program documents (e.g., strategies, plans, reports)
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  Integrating FtF program or project planning with other US foreign assistance programs
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  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
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  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with other stakeholders
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  Making progress on needed policy reforms in host country
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  Identifying donors or partners
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  Developing joint or compatible procedures or processes for FtF activities (e.g., action plans, donor coordination procedures, etc.)
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  Developing joint communication plans, reports and/or and cables
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  Other (please specify in 12a below):
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12a.  If other action, please specify:
 
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13.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those USAID representatives, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
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Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Complexity of planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Budgeting or funding amount for FtF projects or activities
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  Consistency (flow of funding) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Efficiency with which you are able to carry out your FtF duties
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  Your FtF-related knowledge and expertise
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  Clarity of roles and responsibilities between you and USAID representatives
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  Mutual respect in working relationships with USAID representatives
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  Other (please specify in 13a below):
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13a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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2B. Coordination with in-country Department of State representatives

14.  Do you coordinate with any (other) in-country Department of State (State) representatives from the Embassy in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?

Coordination refers to any joint action by two or more individuals, groups, or organizations (participants) that is intended to produce more public value than could be produced when one individual, group or organization acted alone. Coordination entails (1) repeated contacts with other participants, rather than one-time interactions; (2) a balanced exchange of substantive information among participants; and (3) participants taking meaningful actions in response to information received from other participants.
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15.  Which of the following Embassy representatives have you coordinated with to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Embassy Chief of Mission (CoM) or Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM)
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  Embassy Political/Economic officers
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  Embassy public affairs officers
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  Other Embassy staff (please specify in 15a below)
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15a.  If other Embassy staff, please specify:
 
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16.  About how often have you participated in each of the following with those Embassy representatives to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Food security or FtF working group meetings
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  Joint meetings with host country government officials
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  Joint meetings with other stakeholders
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  Joint visits to FtF project sites in country
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  Joint attendance at regional or in-country conferences or workshops
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  Other (please specify in 16a below):
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16a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
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17.  In your view, how effective, if at all, has your coordination with those Embassy representatives been in accomplishing each of the following actions related to FtF planning or implementation in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Has not occurred
  Developing or contributing to integrated FTF program documents (e.g., strategies, plans, reports)
(View responses)
  Integrating FtF program or project planning with other US foreign assistance programs
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
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  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with other stakeholders
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  Making progress on needed policy reforms in host country
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  Identifying donors or partners
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  Developing joint or compatible procedures or processes for FtF activities (e.g., action plans, donor coordination procedures, etc.)
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  Developing joint communication plans, reports and/or and cables
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  Other (please specify in 17a below):
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17a.  If other action, please specify:
 
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18.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those Embassy representatives, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
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Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Complexity of planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Budgeting or funding amount for FtF projects or activities
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  Consistency (flow of funding) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Efficiency with which you are able to carry out your FtF duties
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  Your FtF-related knowledge and expertise
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  Clarity of roles and responsibilities between you and Embassy representatives
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  Mutual respect in working relationships with Embassy representatives
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  Other (please specify in 18a below):
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18a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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2C. Coordination with in-country Department of Agriculture representatives

19.  Do you coordinate with any (other) in-country Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?

Coordination refers to any joint action by two or more individuals, groups, or organizations (participants) that is intended to produce more public value than could be produced when one individual, group or organization acted alone. Coordination entails (1) repeated contacts with other participants, rather than one-time interactions; (2) a balanced exchange of substantive information among participants; and (3) participants taking meaningful actions in response to information received from other participants.
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20.  Which of the following USDA representatives have you coordinated with to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  USDA in-country representatives:

Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) staff
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  Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) staff
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  Other in-country USDA staff (please specify in 20a below)
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  USDA regional staff:

USDA Regional Attache
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  Other regional USDA staff (please specify in 20a below)
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20a.  If other USDA in-country or regional staff, please specify:
 
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21.  About how often have you participated in each of the following with those USDA representatives to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Food security or FtF working group meetings
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  Joint meetings with host country government officials
(View responses)
  Joint meetings with other stakeholders
(View responses)
  Joint visits to FtF project sites in country
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  Joint attendance at regional or in-country conferences or workshops
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  Other (please specify in 21a below):
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21a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
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22.  In your view, how effective, if at all, has your coordination with those USDA representatives been in accomplishing each of the following actions related to FtF planning or implementation in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Has not occurred
  Developing or contributing to integrated FTF program documents (e.g., strategies, plans, reports)
(View responses)
  Integrating FtF program or project planning with other US foreign assistance programs
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with other stakeholders
(View responses)
  Making progress on needed policy reforms in host country
(View responses)
  Identifying donors or partners
(View responses)
  Developing joint or compatible procedures or processes for FtF activities (e.g., action plans, donor coordination procedures, etc.)
(View responses)
  Developing joint communication plans, reports and/or and cables
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 22a below):
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22a.  If other action, please specify:
 
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23.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those USDA representatives, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
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Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Complexity of planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Budgeting or funding amount for FtF projects or activities
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  Consistency (flow of funding) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Efficiency with which you are able to carry out your FtF duties
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  Your FtF-related knowledge and expertise
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  Clarity of roles and responsibilities between you and USDA representatives
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  Mutual respect in working relationships with USDA representatives
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  Other (please specify in 23a below):
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23a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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2D. Coordination with in-country Peace Corps representatives

24.  Do you coordinate with any (other) in-country Peace Corps representatives in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?

Coordination refers to any joint action by two or more individuals, groups, or organizations (participants) that is intended to produce more public value than could be produced when one individual, group or organization acted alone. Coordination entails (1) repeated contacts with other participants, rather than one-time interactions; (2) a balanced exchange of substantive information among participants; and (3) participants taking meaningful actions in response to information received from other participants.
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25.  Which of the following Peace Corps representatives have you coordinated with to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Country Director
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  Director of Programming and Training (DPT)
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  Director of Management & Operations (DMO)
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  Program Director/Associate Peace Corps Director (APCD)
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  Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs)
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  Other in-country PC staff (please specify in 25a below)
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25a.  If other Peace Corps in-country staff, please specify:
 
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26.  About how often have you participated in each of the following with those Peace Corps representatives to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Food security or FtF working group meetings
(View responses)
  Joint meetings with host country government officials
(View responses)
  Joint meetings with other stakeholders
(View responses)
  Joint visits to FtF project sites in country
(View responses)
  Joint attendance at regional or in-country conferences or workshops
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 26a below):
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26a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
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27.  In your view, how effective, if at all, has your coordination with those Peace Corps representatives been in accomplishing each of the following actions related to FtF planning or implementation in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Has not occurred
  Developing or contributing to integrated FTF program documents (e.g., strategies, plans, reports)
(View responses)
  Integrating FtF program or project planning with other US foreign assistance programs
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with other stakeholders
(View responses)
  Making progress on needed policy reforms in host country
(View responses)
  Identifying donors or partners
(View responses)
  Developing joint or compatible procedures or processes for FtF activities (e.g., action plans, donor coordination procedures, etc.)
(View responses)
  Developing joint communication plans, reports and/or and cables
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 27a below):
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27a.  If other action, please specify:
 
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28.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those Peace Corps representatives, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
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Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Complexity of planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Speed (timeliness) of planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Budgeting or funding amount for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Consistency (flow of funding) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Efficiency with which you are able to carry out your FtF duties
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  Your FtF-related knowledge and expertise
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  Clarity of roles and responsibilities between you and Peace Corps representatives
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  Mutual respect in working relationships with Peace Corps representatives
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  Other (please specify in 28a below):
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28a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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2E. Coordination with other in-country USG representatives

29.  Do you coordinate with any other in-country USG representatives in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?

Coordination refers to any joint action by two or more individuals, groups, or organizations (participants) that is intended to produce more public value than could be produced when one individual, group or organization acted alone. Coordination entails (1) repeated contacts with other participants, rather than one-time interactions; (2) a balanced exchange of substantive information among participants; and (3) participants taking meaningful actions in response to information received from other participants.
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30.  Which of the following other USG representatives have you coordinated with to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) staff
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  Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) staff
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  Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff
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  U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) staff
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  U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) staff
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  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) staff
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  Department of Defense (DoD) staff
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  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff
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  Other USG representatives (please specify in 30a below)
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30a.  If other USG representatives, please specify:
 
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31.  About how often has each of the following actions occurred as part of your coordination with those other USG representatives in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Share observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
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  Share observations or information obtained through meetings with other USG representatives
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  Share observations or information obtained through meetings with non-government stakeholders
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  Receive technical assistance from other USG representatives
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  Receive guidance from other USG representatives
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  Receive additional resources from other USG representatives
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  Provide technical assistance to other USG representatives
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  Provide guidance to other USG representatives
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  Provide additional resources to other USG representatives
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  Other (please specify in 31a below):
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31a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
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2F. Field-based coordination among all USG representatives

32.  Has each of the following factors helped, hindered, or had no effect on your coordination with all various in-country USG representatives to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Greatly helped
Somewhat helped
No effect
Somewhat hindered
Greatly hindered
No opinion
  The amount ongoing communication with other USG representatives
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  The amount of FtF-related data shared among USG representatives in the field
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  Staffing levels in your agency in the field
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  Technical expertise of other USG representatives in the field
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  Staffing levels in other USG agencies in the field
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  Compatibility of performance goals and measures
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  Compatibility of agencies' procedures
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  Compatibility of agencies' computer systems
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  Clarity of instructions from various management levels within your agency and/or mission
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  Clarity of FtF roles and responsibilities
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  Amount of funding
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  Flexibility of funding
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  Other (please specify in 32a below):
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32a.  If other factor, please specify:
 
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33.  In your view, how effective, if at all, has your coordination with all various in-country USG representatives been in accomplishing each of the following actions related to FtF planning or implementation in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Has not occurred
  Developing or contributing to integrated FTF program documents (e.g., strategies, plans, reports)
(View responses)
  Integrating FtF program or project planning with other US foreign assistance programs
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
(View responses)
  Sharing observations or information obtained through meetings with other stakeholders
(View responses)
  Making progress on needed policy reforms in host country
(View responses)
  Identifying donors or partners
(View responses)
  Developing joint or compatible procedures or processes for FtF activities (e.g., action plans, donor coordination procedures, etc.)
(View responses)
  Developing joint communication plans, reports and/or and cables
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 33a below):
(View responses)
 
33a.  If other action, please specify:
 
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34.  As a result of the coordination efforts with all various in-country USG representatives, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
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Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Complexity of planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Speed (timeliness) of planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Budgeting or funding amount for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Consistency (flow of funding) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Speed (timeliness) of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Complexity of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Efficiency with which you are able to carry out your FtF duties
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  Your FtF-related knowledge and expertise
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  Clarity of roles and responsibilities between you and all USG representatives
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  Mutual respect in working relationships with all USG representatives
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  Other (please specify in 34a below):
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34a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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35.  To date, what has been the overall effect of FtF's whole-of-government approach (e.g., widespread interagency coordination) on project or program planning or implementation?
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Section 3. Coordination with your agency headquarters

36.  Have you coordinated with any offices at your agency's headquarters in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?
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  If you are a USAID employee, go to question 37
If you are a State employee, go to question 38
If you are a USDA employee, go to question 39
If you are a Peace Corps employee, go to question 40
If you are employed by another agency, go to question 41
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37.  IF YOU ARE A USAID EMPLOYEE, with which of the following offices at headquarters have you coordinated to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?

After responding, go to question 41
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Office of the Administrator
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  Bureau for Food Security (BFS)
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  Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade (EGAT)
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  Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA)
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  Global Health
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  Other USAID headquarters staff (please specify in 37a below)
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37a.  If other USAID headquarters staff, please specify:
 
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38.  IF YOU ARE A STATE EMPLOYEE, with which of the following offices at headquarters have you coordinated to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?

After responding, go to question 41
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Office of Global Food Security (S/GFS)
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  Bureau of Economic & Business Affairs (EB)
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  Bureau of Foreign Assistance Resources (F)
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  Regional Bureau(s)
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  Other State headquarters staff (please specify in 38a below)
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38a.  If other State headquarters staff, please specify:
 
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39.  IF YOU ARE A USDA EMPLOYEE, with which of the following offices at headquarters have you coordinated to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?

After responding, go to question 41
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
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  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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  Environmental staff
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  Research staff
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  Other USDA headquarters staff (please specify in 39a below)
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39a.  If other USDA headquarters staff, please specify:
 
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40.  IF YOU ARE A PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEE, with which of the following offices at headquarters have you coordinated to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?

After responding, go to question 41
(select one response per row)
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Coordinate with
Do not coordinate with
Not applicable
  Regional Offices (e.g., Africa Region, etc.)
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  Desk officer(s)
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  Budget Office
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  Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Partnerships
(View responses)
  Other Peace Corps headquarters staff (please specify in 40a below)
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40a.  If other Peace Corps headquarters staff, please specify:
 
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41.  About how often has each of the following actions occurred as part of your coordination with your agency's headquarters staff in planning or implementing FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Share observations or information obtained through meetings with host government officials
(View responses)
  Share observations or information obtained through meetings with non-government stakeholders
(View responses)
  Receive technical assistance from headquarters staff
(View responses)
  Receive guidance from headquarters staff
(View responses)
  Receive FtF-related training
(View responses)
  Provided technical assistance to headquarters staff related to (country name)
(View responses)
  Provided guidance to headquarters staff related to (country name)
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 41a below):
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41a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
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42.  Has each of the following factors helped, hindered, or had no effect on your coordination with your agency headquarters to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Greatly helped
Somewhat helped
No effect
Somewhat hindered
Greatly hindered
No opinion
  Staffing levels in your agency
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  Technical expertise of staff in your agency
(View responses)
  Staffing levels in other USG agencies
(View responses)
  Technical expertise of staff in other USG agencies
(View responses)
  Clarity of instructions from various management levels within your agency and/or mission
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  Clarity of FtF roles and responsibilities
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  Amount of funding
(View responses)
  Flexibility of funding
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  Consistency of funding
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  Required reporting to headquarters (e.g., progress, performance data, funding)
(View responses)
  Timeliness of procurement approval process
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 42a below):
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42a.  If other factor, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 

Section 4: Consultation with stakeholder groups

4A. Host country government stakeholders

43.  Do the stakeholders in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name) include host country government representatives?

Stakeholders are those who are affected by a development outcome or have an interest in a development outcome.

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44.  Which of the following host country government stakeholders have been involved in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
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Stakeholder
Not a stakeholder
Not applicable
  National:

Elected officials
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  Agricultural agency or ministry
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  Finance agency or ministry
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  Health agency or ministry
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  National Food Security coordinating body
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  Other executive branch agency or ministry (please specify in 42a below):
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  Regional or provincial:

Elected officials
(View responses)
  Government agency or ministry
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  Other regional stakeholder (please specify in 42a below):
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  Local/ Municpal/ District:

Elected officials
(View responses)
  Government agency or ministry
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  Other local stakeholder (please specify in 44a below):
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44a.  If other host country government stakeholder(s), please specify:
 
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45.  Who identified to you those host country government stakeholders involved in any of the FtF activities-related you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Identified stakeholders
Did not identify stakeholders
Don't know
  The host government
(View responses)
  USG employees (e.g., other agencies, your predecessor, supervisor, colleagues, etc.)
(View responses)
  Identified by private sources (e.g., private sector, non-governmental organizations, academia, civil society, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 45a below):
(View responses)
 
45a.  If other, please specify:
 
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46.  About how often do you participate in each of the following with those host country government stakeholders to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Working groups
(View responses)
  Conferences
(View responses)
  Training
(View responses)
  Site visits
(View responses)
  Progress reports
(View responses)
  Other activity (please specify in 46a below):
(View responses)
 
46a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
47.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to host country government representatives to support their CONSULTATIONS with other stakeholders in (country name) regarding FtF-related programs or projects?

Stakeholder consultations refer to those activities where stakeholders (a) are informed about a proposed project through public meetings or similar methods, (b) are given reasonable opportunities to express their concerns or suggestions in meetings with project sponsors, (c) have public or stakeholder concerns taken into account in final project plan, and (d) are provided access to project information and subsequent opportunities to review and comment on the progress or final reports. Stakeholder consultations are sometimes also referred to as "public consultations" or "public participation."
(select one response per row)
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Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Funding to build this stakeholder's capacity to engage in stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to support stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Policy or diplomatic support to improve host country laws, regulations or organizational procedures relative to stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Directly hosted consultation event(s) or activity (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 47a below):
(View responses)
 
47a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
48.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to host country government stakeholders to facilitate FtF-related PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS in (country name)?

Public-private partnerships are those between government agencies and either for-profit or non-profit organizations.

Partners are organizations or individuals with which/whom the Agency collaborates to achieve mutually agreed upon objectives and to secure participation of ultimate customers. Partners include host country governments, private voluntary organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), indigenous and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), universities, other U.S. government agencies, United Nations and other multilateral organizations, professional and business associations, and private businesses and individuals.
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Identified potential partners
(View responses)
  Funded partnerships for this type of stakeholder
(View responses)
  Funding to build capacity of this type of stakeholder to enter into a public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to facilitate the creation of public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Directly hosted an event or activity to facilitate partnership creation (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 48a below):
(View responses)
 
48a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
49.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those host country government stakeholders, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Integration of host country governments' key priorities and needs when planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Formation of partnerships that included host country government when planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Amounts of budgeting or funding
(View responses)
  Integration of budgeting or funding with other donor-funded projects or activities
(View responses)
  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Diversity of funding sources
(View responses)
  Complexity of the implementation of FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' commitment to FtF project objectives
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' involvement in FtF project implementation
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' capacity to participate in FtF planning or implementation
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' engagement with other FtF project partners (e.g., donors, private sector, NGOs, civil society)
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 49a below):
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49a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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Section 4B. Non-profit stakeholders

50.  Do the stakeholders in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name) include non-profit stakeholders?

Stakeholders are those who are affected by a development outcome or have an interest in a development outcome.

Non-profit organizations refer to organizations that are operated primarily for service, charitable, scientific, educational or other similar purposes; are not organized for profit; and use their net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand operations. Non-profit organizations include private voluntary organizations, civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations, foundations, and trusts, among others.
(click here to skip to question 57)
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51.  Which of the following are non-profit stakeholders involved in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Stakeholder
Not a stakeholder
Not applicable
  National:

Non-profit service provider(s)
(View responses)
  Advocacy organization(s)
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  Civil society organization(s)
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  Professional or trade association(s) or unions
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  Research organization(s)
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  Racial or ethnic community-based organization(s) (ECBOs)
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  Other national non-profit (please specify in 51a below):
(View responses)
  Regional/ Local/ Community-based:

Non-profit service provider(s)
(View responses)
  Advocacy organization(s)
(View responses)
  Civil society organization(s)
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  Professional or trade association(s) or unions
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  Research organization(s)
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  Racial or ethnic community-based organization(s) (ECBOs)
(View responses)
  Other regional non-profit (please specify in 51a below):
(View responses)
  International non-government organization(s)(INGO)
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51a.  If other non-profit stakeholder(s), please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
52.  Who identified to you those non-profit stakeholders involved in any of the FtF activities-related you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Identified stakeholders
Did not identify stakeholders
Don't know
  The host government
(View responses)
  USG employees (e.g., other agencies, your predecessor, supervisor, colleagues, etc.)
(View responses)
  Identified by private sources (e.g., private sector, non-governmental organizations, academia, civil society, etc.)
(View responses)
  Self-identified
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 52a below):
(View responses)
 
52a.  If other, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
53.  About how often do you participate in each of the following with those non-profit stakeholders to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Working groups
(View responses)
  Conferences
(View responses)
  Training
(View responses)
  Site visits
(View responses)
  Progress reports
(View responses)
  Other activity (please specify in 53a below):
(View responses)
 
53a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
54.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to non-profit stakeholders to support their CONSULTATIONS with other stakeholders in (country name) regarding FtF-related programs or projects?

Stakeholder consultations refer to those activities where stakeholders (a) are informed about a proposed project through public meetings or similar methods, (b) are given reasonable opportunities to express their concerns or suggestions in meetings with project sponsors, (c) have public or stakeholder concerns taken into account in final project plan, and (d) are provided access to project information and subsequent opportunities to review and comment on the progress or final reports. Stakeholder consultations are sometimes also referred to as "public consultations" or "public participation."

(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Funding to build this stakeholder's capacity to engage in stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to support stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Policy or diplomatic support to improve host country laws, regulations or organizational procedures relative to stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Directly hosted consultation event(s) or activity (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 54a below):
(View responses)
 
54a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
55.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to non-profit stakeholders to facilitate FtF-related PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS in (country name)?

Public-private partnerships are those between government agencies and either for-profit or non-profit organizations.

Partners are organizations or individuals with which/whom the Agency collaborates to achieve mutually agreed upon objectives and to secure participation of ultimate customers. Partners include host country governments, private voluntary organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), indigenous and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), universities, other U.S. government agencies, United Nations and other multilateral organizations, professional and business associations, and private businesses and individuals.
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Identified potential partners
(View responses)
  Funded partnerships for this type of stakeholder
(View responses)
  Funding to build capacity of this type of stakeholder to enter into a public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to facilitate the creation of public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Directly hosted an event or activity to facilitate partnership creation (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 55a below):
(View responses)
 
55a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
56.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those non-profit stakeholders, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Integration of non-profit stakeholders' key priorities and needs when planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Formation of partnerships that included non-profit stakeholders when planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Amounts of budgeting or funding
(View responses)
  Integration of budgeting or funding with other donor-funded projects or activities
(View responses)
  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Diversity of funding sources
(View responses)
  Complexity of the implementation of FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' commitment to FtF project objectives
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' involvement in FtF project implementation
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' capacity to participate in FtF planning or implementation
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' engagement with other FtF project partners (e.g., donors, private sector, NGOs, civil society)
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 56a below):
(View responses)
 
56a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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Section 4C. For-profit stakeholders

57.  Do the stakeholders in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name) include for-profit stakeholders?

Stakeholders are those who are affected by a development outcome or have an interest in a development outcome.
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(View responses)
 
58.  Which of the following are for-profit stakeholders involved in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Stakeholder
Not a stakeholder
Not applicable
  Multinational corporations (e.g., food & drink manufacturers, commodities traders, utilities, financial sector, etc.)
(View responses)
  National agricultural processors or traders
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  National agricultural producer organizations (e.g., farm, livestock, poultry, fishing corporations)
(View responses)
  National financial sector providers or associations (e.g., banks, money lenders, insurance providers)
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  Local or regional agricultural processors or traders
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  Local or regional agricultural producer organizations (farmers, livestock, poultry, fisherman, smallholders)
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  Local or regional financial sector providers or associations (i.e., banks, money lenders, insurance providers)
(View responses)
  Other for-profit stakeholder (please specify in 58a below):
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58a.  If other for-profit stakeholder(s), please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
59.  Who identified to you those for-profit stakeholders involved in any of the FtF activities-related you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Identified stakeholders
Did not identify stakeholders
Don't know
  The host government
(View responses)
  USG employees (e.g., other agencies, your predecessor, supervisor, colleagues, etc.)
(View responses)
  Identified by private sources (e.g., private sector, non-governmental organizations, academia, civil society, etc.)
(View responses)
  Self-identified
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 59a below):
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59a.  If other, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
60.  About how often do you participate in each of the following with those for-profit stakeholders to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Working groups
(View responses)
  Conferences
(View responses)
  Training
(View responses)
  Site visits
(View responses)
  Progress reports
(View responses)
  Other activity (please specify in 60a below):
(View responses)
 
60a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
61.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to for-profit stakeholders to support their CONSULTATIONS with other stakeholders in (country name) regarding FtF-related programs or projects?

Stakeholder consultations refer to those activities where stakeholders (a) are informed about a proposed project through public meetings or similar methods, (b) are given reasonable opportunities to express their concerns or suggestions in meetings with project sponsors, (c) have public or stakeholder concerns taken into account in final project plan, and (d) are provided access to project information and subsequent opportunities to review and comment on the progress or final reports. Stakeholder consultations are sometimes also referred to as "public consultations" or "public participation."

(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Funding to build this stakeholder's capacity to engage in stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to support stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Policy or diplomatic support to improve host country laws, regulations or organizational procedures relative to stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Directly hosted consultation event(s) or activity (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 61a below):
(View responses)
 
61a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
62.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to for-profit stakeholders to facilitate FtF-related PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS in (country name)?

Public-private partnerships are those between government agencies and either for-profit or non-profit organizations.

Partners are organizations or individuals with which/whom the Agency collaborates to achieve mutually agreed upon objectives and to secure participation of ultimate customers. Partners include host country governments, private voluntary organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), indigenous and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), universities, other U.S. government agencies, United Nations and other multilateral organizations, professional and business associations, and private businesses and individuals.
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Identified potential partners
(View responses)
  Funded partnerships for this type of stakeholder
(View responses)
  Funding to build capacity of this type of stakeholder to enter into a public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to facilitate the creation of public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Directly hosted an event or activity to facilitate partnership creation (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 62a below):
(View responses)
 
62a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
63.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those for-profit stakeholders, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Integration of for-profit stakeholders' key priorities and needs when planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Formation of partnerships that included for-profit stakeholders when planning for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Amounts of budgeting or funding
(View responses)
  Integration of budgeting or funding with other donor-funded projects or activities
(View responses)
  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Diversity of funding sources
(View responses)
  Complexity of the implementation of FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Speed (timeliness) of implementation of FtF projects or activities
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' commitment to FtF project objectives
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' involvement in FtF project implementation
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' capacity to participate in FtF planning or implementation
(View responses)
  Stakeholders' engagement with other FtF project partners (e.g., donors, private sector, NGOs, civil society)
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 63a below):
(View responses)
 
63a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 

Section 4D. Donor stakeholders

64.  Do the stakeholders in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name) include non-U.S. donors?

Stakeholders are those who are affected by a development outcome or have an interest in a development outcome.
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65.  Which of the following are donor stakeholders involved in any of the FtF-related activities you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Stakeholder
Not a stakeholder
Not applicable
  Multilateral donors
(View responses)
  Other bilateral donor countries
(View responses)
  Private international donor organizations (e.g., foundations, trusts)
(View responses)
  In-country donors (e.g., foundations, religious institutions, individuals)
(View responses)
  Other donor stakeholder (please specify in 65a below):
(View responses)
 
65a.  If other donor stakeholder(s), please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
66.  Who identified to you those donor stakeholders involved in any of the FtF activities-related you are planning or implementing in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Identified stakeholders
Did not identify stakeholders
Don't know
  The host government
(View responses)
  USG employees (e.g., other agencies, your predecessor, supervisor, colleagues, etc.)
(View responses)
  Identified by private sources (e.g., private sector, non-governmental organizations, academia, civil society, etc.)
(View responses)
  Self-identified
(View responses)
  Other (please specify in 66a below):
(View responses)
 
66a.  If other, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
67.  About how often do you participate in each of the following with those donor stakeholders to plan or implement FtF-related activities in (country name)?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
Less than once per year
Not at all
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Working groups
(View responses)
  Conferences
(View responses)
  Training
(View responses)
  Site visits
(View responses)
  Progress reports
(View responses)
  Other activity (please specify in 67a below):
(View responses)
 
67a.  If other activity, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
68.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to donor stakeholders to support their CONSULTATIONS with other stakeholders in (country name) regarding FtF-related programs or projects?

Stakeholder consultations refer to those activities where stakeholders (a) are informed about a proposed project through public meetings or similar methods, (b) are given reasonable opportunities to express their concerns or suggestions in meetings with project sponsors, (c) have public or stakeholder concerns taken into account in final project plan, and (d) are provided access to project information and subsequent opportunities to review and comment on the progress or final reports. Stakeholder consultations are sometimes also referred to as "public consultations" or "public participation."

(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Meetings (phone or in-person)
(View responses)
  Funding to build this stakeholder's capacity to engage in stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to support stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Policy or diplomatic support to improve host country laws, regulations or organizational procedures relative to stakeholder consultations
(View responses)
  Directly hosted consultation event(s) or activity (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 68a below):
(View responses)
 
68a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
69.  Which of the following types of assistance has your agency provided to donor stakeholders to facilitate FtF-related PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS in (country name)?

Public-private partnerships are those between government agencies and either for-profit or non-profit organizations.

Partners are organizations or individuals with which/whom the Agency collaborates to achieve mutually agreed upon objectives and to secure participation of ultimate customers. Partners include host country governments, private voluntary organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), indigenous and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), universities, other U.S. government agencies, United Nations and other multilateral organizations, professional and business associations, and private businesses and individuals.
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Provided
Did not provide
Do not know
  Identified potential partners
(View responses)
  Funded partnerships for this type of stakeholder
(View responses)
  Funding to build capacity of this type of stakeholder to enter into a public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Technical assistance or research data to facilitate the creation of public-private partnership
(View responses)
  Directly hosted an event or activity to facilitate partnership creation (meeting, training, public relations, etc.)
(View responses)
  Other assistance (please specify in 69a below):
(View responses)
 
69a.  If other assistance, please specify:
 
(View responses)
 
70.  As a result of the coordination efforts with those donor stakeholders, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
(select one response per row)
(View responses)
   
Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Integration of donor stakeholders' key priorities and needs when planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Formation of partnerships that included donor stakeholders when planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Amounts of budgeting or funding
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  Integration of budgeting or funding with other donor-funded projects or activities
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  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Diversity of funding sources
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  Complexity of the implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Stakeholders' commitment to FtF project objectives
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  Stakeholders' involvement in FtF project implementation
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  Stakeholders' capacity to participate in FtF planning or implementation
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  Stakeholders' engagement with other FtF project partners (e.g., host country government, private sector, NGOs, civil society)
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  Other (please specify in 70a below):
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Section 4E. Stakeholder Consultation and Coordination

71.  In your view, has each of the following factors helped, hindered, or had no effect on host government's consultation with stakeholders to support the planning or implementation of FtF activities in (country name)?

Capacity refers to the knowledge, expertise, and resources (funding, staffing, etc.) necessary to carry out intended objectives.
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Greatly helped
Somewhat helped
No effect
Somewhat hindered
Greatly hindered
No opinion
  Host government political support
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  Host government officials' capacity
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  Host government funding for FtF-related projects
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  Host government laws or regulations
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  Host government political stability
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  Level of agreement between host government and USG policies
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  Public sector corruption
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  Private sector corruption
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  Non-profit sector capacity
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  For-profit sector capacity
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  Donor capacity
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  Independent media
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  Security/crime
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  Level of education/literacy
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  State of public health
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  Transportation infrastructure
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  Utilities infrastructure
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  Pervasiveness of discrimination (e.g., gender, ethnic, or racial)
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  Available time for planning and consultation
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  Other (please specify in 71a below):
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71a.  If other factor, please specify:
 
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72.  As a result of the coordination efforts with all stakeholders, did each of the following features of FtF planning or implementation in (country name) generally increase, decrease, or remain about the same?
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Increased
Remained about the same
Decreased
Don't know/ too soon to tell
  Integration of all stakeholders' key priorities and needs when planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Formation of partnerships that included all stakeholders when planning for FtF projects or activities
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  Amounts of budgeting or funding
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  Integration of budgeting or funding with other donor-funded projects or activities
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  Complexity of budgeting or funding for FtF projects or activities
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  Diversity of funding sources
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  Complexity of the implementation of FtF projects or activities
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  Stakeholders' commitment to FtF project objectives
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  Stakeholders' involvement in FtF project implementation
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  Stakeholders' capacity to participate in FtF planning or implementation
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  Stakeholders' engagement with other FtF project partners (e.g., host country government, private sector, NGOs, civil society)
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  Other (please specify in 72a below):
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72a.  If other feature, please specify:
 
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73.  To date, what has been the overall effect of FtF's country-led approach on program or project planning and implementation?
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74.  What is your preferred phone number and e-mail address (work or personal) in case we have follow-up questions about the responses to this survey?
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