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Department of
Agriculture

June 18, 1997

Farm and Foreign
Agricultural
Services
MAP-97022
Foreign
Agricultural
Services
SUBJECT:


TO:

Trip Report Format for the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program

All Cooperators and Participants

1400
Independence Ave.,
SW
Stop 1042
Washington. DC
20250-1042

Cooperators and Participants recently requested a simplified and uniform format for MAP and FMD trip reports. In response to these requests and in line with FAS' streamlining initiative, FAS has developed the following format for MAP and FMD trip reports. Keep in mind that trip reports should be concise, yet include all relevant information with particular emphasis on conclusions and/or recommendations.

    New Trip Report Format
  NAME OF THE TRAVELER(S) Specify the name, title, and home office location of the traveler(s). Several program participants traveling collectively for the same trip may submit a single trip report. Be sure to include all travelers recommendations and findings when consolidating a report.
  PURPOSE OF THE TRAVEL Provide a brief summary of the purpose/goal(s) of the trip. Include the name and activity number/code of the trip funded under the MAP or FMD program.
  DATES OF TRAVEL Summarize the itinerary
  SUMMARY OF FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS Provide a summary of findings and conclusions. This should include an overview of the current market situation. It is not necessary to provide a day-by-day summary unless there is something significant to note.
  RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Outline recommendations or accomplishments relative to the goals and purpose of the trip.
  NAMES OF CONTACTS Provide a list of contacts made.
  KENT D. SISSON
Director
Marketing Operations Staff

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