Executive Summary

All travelers are required to submit an executive summary of their assignment to IPD within two weeks following their return from the assignment. Using your judgment in terms of content, the following format is to be used. The executive summary shall not exceed two pages. Please organize your thoughts around assignment content, not the travel itinerary.

Section A. Narrative

          1 – 2 paragraphs providing information on the objectives, major events/meetings, and accomplishments of the assignment.  Limit narrative to 250 words.

Section B. General Information

• Where did you go?
• When did you go?
• Why did you go?
• What did you do?

Section C. Participation

• Who participated? (Include U.S. and foreign specialists and institutions, etc.)

Section D. Benefits

What were the benefits of this assignment to:

• U.S. agriculture
• NRCS
• The cooperating country
• You personally?

Section E. Follow-up Plans

Outline strategies or plans to share what you have learned with others.

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