Household respondents survey instrument for cluster munitions group
ICR Details
Reginfo record details
0920-0808
200901-0920-005
Historical Active
HHS/CDC
Measuring the Psycho-Social Impact on Communities Affected by Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
05/20/2009
01/07/2009
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2011
24 Months From Approved
1,264
0
0
1,328
0
0
0
0
0
The purpose of this project is to conduct 8 focus groups and an observational baseline survey with 1200 respondents to assess the effectiveness of Humanitarian Mine Action (landmine and unexploded ordnance clearance, also known as de-mining) upon the economic, social and mental well being of impacted communities. This work will be conducted by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, a center of Harvard University, under a cooperative agreement with CDC. The general theory to be examined is that individuals and communities in these locations suffer when living in an area with explosive remnants of war (ERW) since they cannot use all land resources and suffer the trauma of injured or killed family members.
This research on the impact of demining is necessary because ERW continue to negatively impact civilian populations. For example, it has been estimated that each year landmines and unexploded ordinance lead to the injury and death of 24,000 persons worldwide, predominately civilians. At the same time, it is estimated that civilians account for 35% to 65% of war-related deaths and injuries. The community impact of ERW is ongoing, and therefore this issue merits continued attention.
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.