AID AND BIFAD REQUIRE MORE DATA ON
FACTORS WHICH MAKE SPECIFIC AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENTS
OVERSEAS MORE OR LESS ATTRACTIVE. THE PROPOSED SURVEY IS DESIGNED
TO OBTAIN THAT DATA AND TO ASSESS EXISTING AND NECESSARY
INCENTIVES--FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL--NEEDED TO INDUCE THE
REQUISITE NUMBERS AND QUALITY OF FACULTY FROM ELIGIBLE UNIVERSITIES
TO RESPOND TO AID'S AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
OVERSEAS.
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.