FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines a framework for collecting and analyzing data from participants in Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs. The document details standard indicators and survey questions from the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, aiming for consistent measurement across all ECA initiatives. Applicants are guided to select relevant MODE indicators, set performance targets, and may include custom indicators specific to their programs. The PMP defines key terms such as 'Participant,' 'Host community,' and 'Virtual exchange,' and provides detailed columns for each indicator, including definition, disaggregation, target, data source, required survey questions, and collection timing. Core objectives of the ECA programs include advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal, professional, and technical abilities. The plan also addresses strengthening program quality and effectiveness through response rate monitoring.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document, updated February 2025, outlines the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) framework for collecting data on program participants. It details the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, including objectives, indicators, and survey questions for consistent measurement across all ECA programs. Applicants must review the solicitation, select relevant MODE indicators, and define custom indicators and targets. The document provides definitions for key PMP columns (Performance Indicator, Definition, Disaggregation, Target, Data Source, and When to Collect) and terms like "Participant," "Host community," "Virtual exchange," and "Virtual element." It also lists various performance indicators across four objectives: advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing community impact, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal/professional abilities, including a core indicator for a 60% response rate for participant surveys. Resources and guidance on the MODE Framework and PMP are available online, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of ECA programs.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document outlines a standardized framework for collecting and reporting data on program participants across all ECA programs. It integrates the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, providing objectives and indicators, along with corresponding survey questions. Applicants are required to customize the PMP by selecting relevant MODE indicators from the solicitation, incorporating additional relevant indicators, and setting specific targets for each. The document defines key terms like "Participant," "Host community," and "Virtual exchange," and details performance indicators across several ECA objectives, including advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal, professional, and technical abilities. It also covers data collection methods, disaggregation requirements, and reporting frequency, emphasizing the importance of accurate and consistent data to assess program effectiveness. A core indicator requires a 60% response rate for participant surveys.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document, updated February 2025, outlines the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) framework for monitoring and evaluating its exchange programs. It provides instructions for applicants to fill out a PMP using the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, which includes standardized objectives and indicators for data collection from program participants. The document details various performance indicators across several ECA objectives, such as advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing community impact, strengthening engagement, and enhancing participant abilities. It also defines key terms like 'Participant,' 'Host Community,' and 'Virtual Exchange,' and specifies data sources (primarily self-reported surveys), disaggregation methods (e.g., sex, age, country of origin), and collection timelines (mostly post-program). Applicants are required to set targets for each indicator and can include custom indicators. The PMP emphasizes consistent measurement and offers resources for guidance.