New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
12/08/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
749
0
395
0
0
0
The Department of State's Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) regularly monitors and
evaluates its programs through the collection of data about program
accomplishments in order to enable program staff to assess the
impact of its programs, where improvements may be necessary, and to
modify/plan future programs. ECA is currently conducting an
evaluation of the ECA's TechWomen Program. TechWomen empowers,
connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from
Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing
them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers,
pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their
communities. ECA contracted Social Impact (SI) in early 2020 to
conduct an evaluation of the TechWomen program, to determine the
strength and sustainability of professional networks created by the
program and the extent to which these networks have been leveraged
for collaborations between Alumnae to enact change.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.