Notice2023-16248
USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau
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Published
August 1, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agency for International Development
Abstract
USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and USAID/Ghana Mission are collaborating to conduct research regarding public perception of USAID programs in Ghana. The goal of this research is to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights into Ghanaian people's awareness and perceptions of development and USAID assistance programs and activities. The research will also narrow preferred media channels. The research data in the report will be aggregated and not provide PII or other privacy-related information. USAID LPA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16248]
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau
AGENCY: USAID.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and
USAID/Ghana Mission are collaborating to conduct research regarding
public perception of USAID programs in Ghana. The goal of this research
is to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights
into Ghanaian people's awareness and perceptions of development and
USAID assistance programs and activities. The research will also narrow
preferred media channels. The research data in the report will be
aggregated and not provide PII or other privacy-related information.
USAID LPA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take
this opportunity to comment on the following new information
collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the
information collection listed in this notice, please access the survey
questionnaire at <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0zdb2aPbYGaG_9bAmsIC7jaKQrDQ4Ww/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0zdb2aPbYGaG_9bAmsIC7jaKQrDQ4Ww/view?usp=sharing</a>, the interview guide
at <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHCuNQGl3pExz7aDvRC-VQvTVpZ78wu6/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHCuNQGl3pExz7aDvRC-VQvTVpZ78wu6/view?usp=sharing</a>, and the focus group screening questionnaire at
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1uC4CgSrv8Pxi9_UwTYv-pAGwxvmVys/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1uC4CgSrv8Pxi9_UwTYv-pAGwxvmVys/view?usp=sharing</a>. Comments submitted in response to this notice should
be submitted electronically through the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written requests for information or
comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to
Lauren Shaw, the Director of International Communications, at 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 6.10A, Washington, DC 20523 or via email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#750601141313111a16350006141c115b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b282f3a3d3d3f34381b2e283a323f753c342d">[email protected]</span></a>. Verbal requests for information or comments
submitted can contact 202-712-4300.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: USAID Bureau for Legislative and
Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Public Opinion Research.
Type of Request: Notice for public comment; generic clearance.
Originating Office: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs
(LPA).
Respondents: Members of the Ghanaian public: women, youths (ages
15-24), farmers, pelagic fishers, service providers, entrepreneurs,
rural community leaders, and members of civil society organizations.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
Estimated number of respondents: 2,266 Ghanaians total (2,200
survey respondents, 48 focus-group participants [eight participants
across six sessions], and 18 interviewees).
Average Time per Response: 30 minutes for survey respondents and
interviews, 90 minutes for focus groups.
Frequency of response: Approximately every two years.
Total estimated burden: 596 hours.
Total estimated cost: $59,624.55.
We are soliciting public comments to permit USAID to:
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record.
Lauren Shaw,
Director, International Communications.
[FR Doc. 2023-16248 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
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