This is the source QPL program for the U.S. General Accounting Office's Survey of State
Department Public Affairs Officers.
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.TITLE = "Questionnaire for State Department Public Affairs Officers "
.SUBTITLE = "U.S. General Accounting Office"
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.172 "Click here to skip to question "
.195 "(Check only one answer.)"
.194 "(Check all that apply.)"
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.qu=idnum, type=string
0This is idnum (1001 to 1151).
.an=5
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.qu=email, type=string
0This is the respondents email address to match to country.
.an=30
.next
.qu=sizepost, type=number
0Size of post in country.
.an=1
.next
.qu=country, type=string
0Country name.
.an=25
.next
.qu=politics, type=number
0Political freedom rating for country.
.an=1
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.qu=civil, type=number
0civil liberty rating for country.
.an=1
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.qu=freedom, type=number
0Total freedom rating for country.
.an=1
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.qu=popsize, type=number
0population of country.
.an=12
.next
.qu=regn, type=number
0State Dept regional grouping.
.an=1
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.qu=income, type=number
0Economic indicator for country.
.an=1
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.qu=develop, type=number
0Human development index.
.an=1
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.question=intro0, type=void
.SUBTITLE = "Welcome"
#Welcome to the U.S. General Accounting Office's Survey of State
Department Public Affairs Officers. To complete the survey,
please click on the "Next Section" button in the center
of the screen.
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.QUESTION=INTRO1, TYPE=VOID
.subtitle = ">Introduction"
#\<b\>\<u\>Please Note\</b\>\</u\>: You may need to use the
scroll bar on the right hand side of the screen to read all
the information on a page.
The United States General Accounting Office (GAO), an agency
of Congress, has been asked by the Chairman and the Ranking Member
of the House International Relations Committee to examine U.S.
Public Diplomacy programs. This request was prompted by the
terrorist attacks of September 11th and the question of what
can be done to improve America's image, and understanding of
America's policies, around the world. As part of this work,
we are surveying Department of State Public Affairs Officers (PAO).
This survey focuses on elements that impact the effectiveness of
U.S. public diplomacy and possible solutions to challenges
that may be identified.
We believe that you can make an important contribution to this
study, and ask you to respond to this questionnaire so that we
may provide the most complete information to Congress. The
questionnaire should take about 30 minutes to complete. GAO is
using procedures for this survey to prevent the disclosure of
individually identifiable data.
This survey will ask you about your experiences as a PAO from
the beginning of fiscal year 2002 through the present.
If you have not been serving as a PAO for that entire period,
just answer for the part of the time period that you were a PAO.
Keep in mind the full range of products and programs you handle
as a PAO, including visitors programs, press releases,
cultural affairs and others. If there are questions that are
not relevant to your experience or that you don't feel qualified
to answer, please answer 'Not applicable' or 'No basis to judge'.
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.subtitle=">To Indicate You Have Completed the Survey"
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.question=intcont, type=void
.subtitle ">Contacts"
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Phone: (202) 512-4799, 7:30 am-4:30 pm (EST)\<br\>
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Phone: (202) 512-2625, 8:30 am-6:30 pm (EST)\<br\>
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.question=q1, type=void
.subtitle ">Promoting U.S. Interests"
To what extent, if at all, do you believe that public diplomacy efforts
in your current host country are promoting U.S. interests in each
of the following ways?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q1a, type=mult
=7Increasing foreign publics' understanding of the American people
.answer=0
Very great extent
Great extent
Moderate extent
Some or little extent
No extent
Not applicable
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q1b, type=mult
+7Increasing our understanding of foreign publics
.answer=q1a
.next
.question=q1c, type=mult
+7\<b\>Informing\</b\> foreign audiences of U.S. policies
.answer=q1a
.next
.question=q1d,type=mult
+7\<b\>Influencing\</b\> foreign audiences regarding U.S. policies
.answer=q1a
.next
.question=q1e, type=mult
+7Improving the U.S. image abroad
.answer=q1a
.next
.question=q1f, type=openend
#1f. If you have any additional comments on this topic, please use this space to record them.
(\<i\>Click in the text box below and begin typing your response. The box will expand to accommodate
your response.\</i\>)
.answer
.next
.question=q2, type=void
.subtitle ">Country-specific Factors"
For each of the following country-specific factors or circumstances,
please rate how much of an impediment it was, if at all, to achieving
U.S. public diplomacy objectives in your current host country since
October 1, 2001. If the situation is not present in your
host country, please check "Not applicable to country."
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q2a, type=mult
=A low level of free media and civil liberties for local populations in host country
.answer=0
Not applicable to country
Not an impediment
A minor impediment
A moderate impediment
A major impediment
A very major impediment
.next
.question=q2b, type=mult
+A high level of religious extremism
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2c, type=mult
+A high level of poverty
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2d,type=mult
+A high level of illiteracy
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2e, type=mult
+Difficulty of access to rural areas
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2f, type=mult
+Low level of technological advancement and capabilities
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2g, type=mult
+Limited use of or access to the Internet by the local population
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2h,type=mult
+The presence of internal and/or external conflict
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2i, type=mult
+Opposition to current U.S. policies toward the host country
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2j, type=mult
+Opposition to current U.S. policies elsewhere
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2k, type=mult
+Not enough access by local host country population to facilities due to embassy security requirements
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2l, type=mult
+Other factors
.answer=q2a
.next
.question=q2m, type=openend
#2m. If you checked other factors, please list and describe them here.
.answer
.next
.question=intro5f, type=void
.subtitle ">Factors Supporting Public Diplomacy"
#Public diplomacy seeks to promote the national interests of the
United States through understanding, informing, and influencing
foreign audiences. On the following pages, five sets of factors
are listed that may have an impact on conducting U.S. public
diplomacy. Focusing on the time between October 1, 2001 and
today, please rate in the following questions (3 through 7)
the extent and the sufficiency or insufficiency of these
factors for helping to achieve public diplomacy objectives
in your host country.
.answer
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.question=q3, type=void
.subtitle "Q3: Interagency Coordination"
\<b\>Interagency coordination:\</b\> To what extent, if at all, does your
Public Affairs Office coordinate with each of the following?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q3a, type=mult
=The USAID office in the host country
.answer=0
Very great extent
Great extent
Moderate extent
Some or little extent
No extent
Not applicable
.next
.question=q3b, type=mult
+U.S. military elements in the host country
.answer=q3a
.next
.question=q3c, type=mult
+Other entities
.answer=q3a
.next
.question=q3d, type=openend
#3d. If you checked other entities, please list and describe them here.
.answer
.next
.question=q4, type=void
.subtitle ">Q4: Structural and Organizational Factors"
\<b\>Structural and organizational factors:\</b\> How sufficient
or insufficient were the following organizational factors for
achieving public diplomacy objectives?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q4a, type=mult
=The degree of integration of public diplomacy functions into the \<b\>regional bureaus\</b\>
.answer=0
Very sufficient
Generally sufficient
Neither sufficient nor insufficient
Generally insufficient
Very insufficient
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q4b, type=mult
+The degree of integration of public diplomacy functions in \<b\>your Mission\</b\>
.answer=q4a
.next
.question=q4c, type=mult
+The degree to which public diplomacy efforts employ partnerships with the private sector
.answer=q4a
.next
.question=q4d, type=mult
+Other organizational factors
.answer=q4a
.next
.question=q4e, type=openend
#4e. If you checked an additional organizational factor, please list and describe it here.
.answer
.next
.question=q4f, type=openend
#4f. Additional comments.
.answer
.next
.question=q5, type=void
.subtitle ">Q5: State Communication and Guidance"
\<b\>State Department communication and guidance factors:\</b\> How
sufficient or insufficient were the following communication and
guidance factors for achieving public diplomacy objectives?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q5a, type=mult
=The \<b\>quality\</b\> of strategic or long-term guidance from the Office of the Undersecretary (R)
.answer=0
Very sufficient
Generally sufficient
Neither sufficient nor insufficient
Generally insufficient
Very insufficient
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q5b, type=mult
+The \<b\>frequency\</b\> of press and other day-to-day guidance from the regional bureau and/or Public Affairs
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5c, type=mult
+The \<b\>quality\</b\> of press and other day-to-day guidance from the regional bureau and/or Public Affairs
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5d, type=mult
+Formal feedback on your reporting that you received from the State Department
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5e, type=mult
+The \<b\>quality\</b\> of strategic or long-term guidance from your Ambassador/ DCM
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5f, type=mult
+The \<b\>frequency\</b\> of press and other day-to-day guidance from your Ambassador/ DCM
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5g, type=mult
+The \<b\>quality\</b\> of press and other day-to-day guidance from your Ambassador/ DCM
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5h, type=mult
+Formal feedback on your reporting that you received from your Ambassador/ DCM
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5i, type=mult
+The \<b\>quality\</b\> of guidance from State functional bureaus
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5j, type=mult
+The \<b\>frequency\</b\> of guidance from State functional bureaus
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5k, type=mult
+Other guidance factors
.answer=q5a
.next
.question=q5l, type=openend
#5\<I\>l\</I\>.If you checked an additional guidance factor, please list and describe it here.
.answer
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.question=q5m, type=openend
#5m. Additional comments.
.answer
.next
.question=q6, type=void
.subtitle ">Q6: Internal Resources and Processes"
\<b\>Internal resources and processes:\</b\> How sufficient or
insufficient were the following internal resources and processes
in the Public Affairs Office?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q6a, type=mult
=The amount of time available to execute public diplomacy efforts as opposed to other non-public diplomacy related tasks
.answer=0
Very sufficient
Generally sufficient
Neither sufficient nor insufficient
Generally insufficient
Very insufficient
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q6b, type=mult
+The amount of program funds available to execute public diplomacy efforts
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6c, type=mult
+The availability of full Internet capability/ access
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6d, type=mult
+The \<b\>speed\</b\> of budgeting and administrative processes in your current Mission
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6e, type=mult
+The \<b\>flexibility\</b\> of budgeting and administrative processes in your Mission
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6f, type=mult
+The quality of technology and equipment available
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6g, type=mult
+The number of \<b\>foreign service national staff\</b\> available to execute public diplomacy efforts
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6h, type=mult
+The number of \<b\>American FSO staff\</b\ available to execute public diplomacy efforts
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6i, type=mult
-Other internal factors
.answer=q6a
.next
.question=q6j, type=openend
#6j. If you checked an additional internal factor, please describe it here.
.answer
.next
.question=q6k, type=openend
#6k. Additonal comments.
.answer
.next
.question=q7, type=void
.subtitle ">Q7: Training Resources"
#7. \<b\>Training resources:\</b\> How sufficient or insufficient were the
following training resources for achieving public diplomacy objectives?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q7a, type=mult
+The overall \<b\>amount\</b\> of public diplomacy training available to you
.answer=0
Very sufficient
Generally sufficient
Neither sufficient nor insufficient
Generally insufficient
Very insufficient
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q7b, type=mult
+The \<b\>quality\</b\> of public diplomacy training available to you
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7c, type=mult
+The \<b\>amount of time\</b\> available to you for public diplomacy training
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7d, type=mult
+The overall \<b\>amount\</b\> of foreign language training available to you
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7e, type=mult
+The \<b\>quality\</b\> of foreign language training available to you
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7f, type=mult
+The \<b\>amount of time\</b\> you have available for foreign language training
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7g, type=mult
+Your \<b\>foreign service national staff's\</b\> training and experience
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7h, type=mult
+Your \<b\>American FSO\</b\> staff's public diplomacy related training and experience
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7i, type=mult
-Other training factors
.answer=q7a
.next
.question=q7j, type=openend
#7j. If you checked other training factors, please list and describe them here.
.answer
.next
.question=q7k, type=openend
#7k. Additional comments.
.answer
.next
.question=Q8, type=void
.subtitle ">Most Effective Factors"
Considering your answers to questions 3 through 7,
which three factors do you believe were the most effective elements
supporting public diplomacy efforts in your current host country?
\<br\>\<br\> To see a list of the topics and numbers \<a href=\"listclick.htm\"
target=\"_blank\"\>click here\</a\>.
\<br\>\<br\>
.answer
\<I\>(Please enter the item number and letter (e.g. 3b) and your reasons for each.)\</I\>
.next
.QUESTION=Q8a, TYPE=STRING
=18a. Enter question number of factor supporting public diplomacy effectively.
.ANSWER=10
.NEXT
.question=q8b, type=openend
+18b. Reason:
.answer
.next
.QUESTION=Q8c, TYPE=STRING
+18c. Enter question number of factor supporting public diplomacy effectively.
.ANSWER=10
.NEXT
.question=q8d, type=openend
+18d. Reason:
.answer
.next
.QUESTION=Q8e, TYPE=STRING
+18e. Enter question number of factor supporting public diplomacy effectively.
.ANSWER=10
.NEXT
.question=q8f, type=openend
+18f. Reason:
.answer
.next
.question=Q9, type=void
.subtitle ">Greatest Impediments"
Considering your answers to questions 3 through 7,
which three factors do you believe were the greatest impediments
to public diplomacy efforts in your current host country?
\<br\>\<br\> To see a list of the topics and numbers \<a href=\"listclick.htm\"
target=\"_blank\"\>click here\</a\>.
\<br\>\<br\>
.answer
\<I\>(Please enter the item number and your reasons for each.)\</I\>
.next
.QUESTION=Q9a, TYPE=STRING
=19a. Enter question number of impediment
.ANSWER=10
.NEXT
.question=q9b, type=openend
+19b. Reason:
.answer
.next
.QUESTION=Q9c, TYPE=STRING
+19c. Enter question number of impediment.
.ANSWER=10
.NEXT
.question=q9d, type=openend
+19d. Reason:
.answer
.next
.QUESTION=Q9e, TYPE=STRING
+19e. Enter question number of impediment.
.ANSWER=10
.NEXT
.question=q9f, type=openend
-19f. Reason:
.answer
.next
.question=q10, type=void
.subtitle ">Overcoming Impediments"
If you indicated that any of the factors in questions 3 through 7
were impediments to public diplomacy efforts, what approaches do
you think would be useful for overcoming these impediments?
.answer
\<I\>(Please use the space below the factor to describe the approach.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q10a, type=openend
=110a. Interagency coordination (See Q3)
.answer
.next
.question=q10b, type=openend
+110b. Structural and organizational factors (See Q4)
.answer
.next
.question=q10c, type=openend
+110c. State Department communication and guidance factors (See Q5)
.answer
.next
.question=q10d, type=openend
+110d. Internal resources (See Q6)
.answer
.next
.question=q10e, type=openend
+110e. Training (See Q7)
.answer
.next
.question=q10f, type=openend
+110f. Impediments not listed above and approaches for overcoming them
.answer
.next
.question=Q11, type=void
.subtitle ">Policy Initiatives"
Since October 1, 2001, to what extent, if at all,
were you consulted regarding the substance or
implementation of policy initiatives affecting your host
country prior to their release by the following offices?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q11a, type=mult
=111a. Your Ambassador/ DCM
.answer=0
Very great\ \<br\> extent
Great \<br\>\ \ extent\ \
\ Moderate\ \<br\>extent
Some or \<br\>\ little extent\
\ \ No extent\ \
No basis \<br\>\ \ to judge\ \ \
.next
.question=q11b, type=mult
+111b. Your regional bureau
.answer=q11a
.next
.question=q11c, type=mult
+111c. The Office of the Undersecretary (R)
.answer=q11a
.next
.question=q11d, type=mult
+111d. Other State Department and Administration leadership
.answer=q11a
.next
.question=q11e, type=mult
+111e. Other offices (please specify)
.answer=q11a
.next
.question=q11f, type=openend
#11f. If you checked other offices, please list and describe them here.
.answer
.next
.question=Q12, type=mult
.subtitle ">Strategic Goals"
Does your FY 2004 Mission Performance Plan include
the strategic goal of "mutual understanding"?
.answer=0
Yes
No
.goto=Q13
Not applicable
.goto=Q13
.next
.question=Q12a, type=openend
#12a. Please list the performance goals included under
the strategic goal of "mutual understanding"
included in your Mission Performance Plan.
.answer
.next
.question=Q12b, type=openend
#12b. Describe the plan for determining whether the
targets listed under these performance goals
have been met.
.answer
.next
.question=Q12c, type=openend
#12c. In your opinion, which of the indicators listed
in your Mission Performance Plan are the best
indicators for measuring the effectiveness of
public diplomacy efforts? (Please briefly
describe them.)
.answer
.next
.question=Q13, type=mult
Does your FY 2004 Mission Performance Plan include
public diplomacy as a strategy and/or tactic for
meeting your Mission's other strategic goals?
.answer=0
Yes
No
.goto = Q15
Not applicable
.goto = Q15
.next
.question=Q14, type=openend
How will public diplomacy performance be measured
when evaluating these strategies and/or tactics?
(Please describe briefly.)
.answer
.next
.question=intro15, type=void
#The next series of questions are about performance
measures used by the State Department.
.answer
\<I\>\</I\>
.next
.question=q15, type= mult
In your opinion, to what extent, if at all, do State's performance
measures for public diplomacy activities accurately reflect the
effectiveness of public diplomacy efforts in your Mission?
.answer=0
Very great extent
Great extent
Moderate extent
Some or little extent
No extent
No basis to judge
.next
.question=Q15a, type=mult
#15a. In your opinion, are there better performance measures
that could be used?
.answer=0
Yes
No
.goto=Q16
No basis to judge
.goto=Q16
.next
.question=Q15b, type=openend
#15b. Please briefly describe the better performance measures.
.answer
.next
.question=Q16, type=mult
Does your office administer systematic public diplomacy program
evaluations such as questionnaires to participants
about programs and exchanges?
.answer=0
Yes
No
Not applicable
.next
.question=Q16a, type=mult
#16a. Does your office have sufficient staff to conduct systematic
program evaluations?
.answer=0
Yes
No
Not applicable
.next
.question=Q16b, type=openend
#16b. Please briefly describe how performance measures are
used in program evaluations.
.answer
.next
.question=Q17, type=mult
Is the information obtained from the performance
measures a factor in resource allocation decisions?
.answer=0
Yes
No
.goto=Q18
No basis to judge
.goto=Q18
.next
.question=Q17a, type=openend
#17a. Please briefly describe how they are used.
.answer
.next
.question=Q18, type=void
.subtitle ">Research"
#18. The State Department uses polling by the Bureau of Intelligence and
Research (INR) to assess opinions of foreign audiences and audience
research conducted by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) to
identify and assess media outreach.
\<br\>The following questions ask you to describe the frequency,
timeliness, and usefulness of this polling and audience research for
your public diplomacy efforts since October 1, 2001.
\<br\>\<br\>
How often does your office receive the following types of information?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each factor listed below.)\</I\>
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.question=q18a, type=mult
+INR polling data
.answer=0
Monthly
Every three months
Twice a year
Once a year
Sporadically or rarely
Never
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q18b, type=mult
+BBG audience research data
.answer=q18a
.next
.question=q18c, type=mult
+Other sources (please specify)
.answer=q18a
.next
.question=q18d, type=openend
#18d. If you checked an additional source, please list and describe it here.
.answer
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.question=Q19, type=void
How timely is the information received from the following sources?
.answer
\<I\>(Please check one box for each factor.)\</I\>
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.question=q19a, type=mult
=INR polling data
.answer=0
Always timely
Mostly timely
Usually timely
Rarely or \<br\>never timely
Have not received
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q19b, type=mult
+BBG audience research data
.answer=q19a
.next
.question=Q20, type=void
In your opinion, how useful to public diplomacy is the information
received from the following sources?
.answer
\<I\>(Check only one answer for each factor listed below.)\</I\>
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.question=q20a, type=mult
=INR polling data
.answer=0
Always useful
Usually useful
Rarely useful
Never useful
Have not received
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q20b, type=mult
+BBG audience research data
.answer=q20a
.next
.question=q20c, type=mult
+Other sources (please specify)
.answer=q20a
.next
.question=q20d, type=openend
#20d. If you checked an additional source please list and describe it here.
.answer
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.question=q20_OTH, type=openend
#20e. Additional Comments
.answer
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.question=Q21, type=mult
In your opinion, how accurately does INR polling data
\<b\>measure the effectiveness\</b\> of public diplomacy
programs and activities in your host country?
.answer=0
Very accurate
Generally accurate
Neither accurate nor inaccurate
Generally inaccurate
Very inaccurate
No basis to judge
Not applicable
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.question=Q22, type=mult
In your opinion, how accurately does BBG audience research
\<b\>measure the effectiveness\</b\> of public diplomacy
programs and activities in your host country?
.answer=0
Very accurate
Generally accurate
Neither accurate nor inaccurate
Generally inaccurate
Very inaccurate
No basis to judge
Not applicable
.next
.question=Q23, type=openend
How could polling or audience research be a more effective
tool for your public diplomacy efforts?
.answer
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.question=Q24, type=mult
.subtitle ">Broadcasting"
Are U.S. government-sponsored international broadcasting programs
received in your host country? Such programs include Voice
of America Radio/TV, WorldNet Television, Radio/TV Marti,
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free
Afghanistan, and Radio Sawa.
.answer=0
Yes
No
.goto=Q26
Not applicable
.goto=Q26
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.question=Q25, type=void
In your opinion, how effective or ineffective are the following
broadcasting elements in terms of helping to achieve
public diplomacy goals?
.answer
\<I\>(Please check only one answer for each item listed below.)\</I\>
.next
.question=q25a, type=mult
=Content of broadcasting
.answer=0
Very effective
Generally effective
Neither effective \<br\>nor ineffective
Generally ineffective
Very ineffective
No basis to judge
.next
.question=q25b, type=mult
+Transmission strength quality
.answer=q25a
.next
.question=q25c, type=mult
+Hours during which programs are aired
.answer=q25a
.next
.question=q25d, type=mult
+Use of technology appropriate to market
.answer=q25a
.next
.question=Q26, type=mult
In your opinion, how effective is U.S. government-sponsored international
broadcasting in achieving U.S. public diplomacy objectives
in your host country (promoting U.S. national interests
through understanding, informing, and influencing foreign
audiences)?
.answer=0
Very effective
Generally effective
Neither effective nor ineffective
Generally ineffective
Very ineffective
No basis to judge
Don't know
.NEXT
.QUESTION = q26a, TYPE = OPENEND
=Additional comments about broadcasting.
.ANSWER
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.question=q27, type=number
.subtitle ">Demographics"
How many years in total have you served in the Public Diplomacy
cone (include time served in the former USIA)?
\<I\>(Please enter 1 if one year or less and enter only numbers.)\</I\>
.answer=3
.next
.question=q28, type=number
How many years have you served as a Foreign Service Officer?
\<I\>(Please enter 1 if one year or less and enter only numbers.)\</I\>
.answer=3
.next
.question=q29, type=number
How many months have you been the Public Affairs Officer at your current post?
\<I\>(Please enter only numbers.)\</I\>
.answer=3
.next
.QUESTION = q30, TYPE = OPENEND
.SUBTITLE = ">Comments"
If you have any comments about other public diplomacy issues, please provide them here.
.ANSWER
.NEXT
.QUESTION = q31, TYPE = MULT
If we need to ask you a few follow-up questions may we
contact you?
.ANSWER=0
Yes
No
No response
.NEXT
.qu=q32, type=mult
.qu=q32, type=mult
.subtitle=">When the Survey is Complete"
\<i\>\<B\>When you have completed this survey, please check the
"Completed" box below.\</B\>
\</i\> Clicking "Completed" is equivalent to "mailing" your
survey -- it lets us know that you are finished, and that you want us to use your
answers. It also lets us know not to send
you any follow-up messages reminding you to complete your survey.
.an
Completed
Not completed
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.question=bye, type=void
.subtitle="Thank You"
#\<B\>Thank you for your participation.\</B\>
Click on the \<b\>Exit\</b\> button below to exit the survey, then close
the browser windows associated with this survey by clicking on the small "X"
in the upper right hand corner of your screen.
.answer
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