Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ZAGREB67
2006-01-18 12:45:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Zagreb
Cable title:
COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. KATHLEEN ANN
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UNCLAS ZAGREB 000067
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE PLEASE PASS TO USAID, EE/ECA FOR ANNE CONVERY
AND TO AID/EGAT/AG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT OTRA ASEC HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. KATHLEEN ANN
DRUSCHEL, CONTRACTOR WITH UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
IRIS
REF: EMAIL WALLACH - MOBLEY, DATED JANUARY 10, 2006
UNCLAS ZAGREB 000067
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE PLEASE PASS TO USAID, EE/ECA FOR ANNE CONVERY
AND TO AID/EGAT/AG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT OTRA ASEC HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. KATHLEEN ANN
DRUSCHEL, CONTRACTOR WITH UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
IRIS
REF: EMAIL WALLACH - MOBLEY, DATED JANUARY 10, 2006
1. In response to the referenced email, Embassy
Zagreb welcomes and grants country clearance to
Ms. Kathleen Ann Druschel to travel to Zagreb,
Croatia, from January 29 through February 1, 2006.
The purpose of her trip is to develop poverty
assessment tools to determine the composition of
program outreach. EGAT PR is testing the cost
effectiveness of these tools through a grant with
DEMOS. The traveler will assess progress under
these grants, provide training to grantee staff
unable to attend the original trainings in
Washington and debrief them on their use of the
tools to date. No visa is required for holders of
American diplomatic, official, or tourist
passports.
2. Mission understand no logistics assistance is
required.
3. The cost of a taxi from the airport to central Zagreb is
approximately 200 kunas (USD 36). Money can be changed in
the main terminal of the airport after exiting
passport/customs control, where there is also an ATM
machine.
4. The Control Officer for this visit is Mr. Bradley Wallach,
Director of the Office for Economic Reforms, who
can be reached at telephone 385-1-6612-156 or
mobile 385-91-6612-156. In addition, the Marine
Guard at Post One can be reached 24 hours/day at
(385-1) 661-2400. More information on the Embassy
can be found on our website: www.usembassy.hr
5. MONEY: Credit cards are widely accepted in
Zagreb. The embassy cashier is open mornings,
Monday through Friday, for accommodation
exchange (personal and/or traveler's checks are
accepted) for USG personnel only. ATM machines
dispensing local currency are ubiquitous and
accept most US-bank ATM cards (PLUS and
CIRRUS). There is also an ATM machine
available in the Embassy building. The
Croatian kuna is currently trading at 6.09 to
the dollar. Ms. Druschel may wish to exchange a
small amount of money upon arrival at the
airport or the hotel until she can go to the
Embassy and cash a check.
6. THREAT ASSESSMENT AND SECURITY GUIDANCE:
Croatia has a relatively low crime rate.
Travelers should, however, take normal
precautions and exercise common sense, as they
are sometimes the targets of pickpockets,
especially on public transportation and in
crowded markets. All personnel should notify
the RSO of any threats, security incidents, or
questions.
7. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring
a photo ID (e.g., passport) with you for entry
into the Embassy.
Visitors who have State Department building passes may
bring those for entrance to mission facilities. Visitors
desiring unescorted access into Embassy buildings must
ensure that their headquarters provide the following
information via front-channel cable: name, date of birth,
security clearance level (if any) and arrival and departure
dates.
8. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring a
photo ID (e.g., passport) with you for entry into the
Embassy. Visitors who have State Department building
passes may bring those for entrance to mission
facilities. Visitors desiring unescorted access into
Embassy buildings must ensure that their headquarters
provide the following information via front-channel
cable: name, date of birth, security clearance level
(if any) and arrival and departure dates.
9. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Travelers are required to
notify their Embassy control officer in advance if
they plan to bring laptop or palmtop computers for use
inside the Embassy. In accordance with STATE
Department regulations all such devices must be
approved in advance by post ISSO and RSO. Travelers
must also receive a briefing about restrictions and
usage of the equipment. The Embassy control officer
must request approval for the equipment from the ISSO
and RSO and, if approved, arrange the required
briefing upon traveler's arrival before the devices
will be permitted inside the building.
10. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE: The small Embassy health
unit is staffed full-time and can assist in emergency
situations. Travelers should bring with them a supply
of any required medications adequate for the duration
of their stay. Many newer medications are not
available in Croatia. Recommended immunizations for
Croatia include typhoid and hepatitis A and B.
Travelers should be aware that the standard of health
care in Croatia decreases markedly outside of Zagreb.
11. TRAVEL WARNINGS: All travelers should be aware of
the Department of State's latest travel warnings and
public announcements, available on the Consular
Affairs internet website at http://travel.state.gov
FRANK
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE PLEASE PASS TO USAID, EE/ECA FOR ANNE CONVERY
AND TO AID/EGAT/AG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT OTRA ASEC HR
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. KATHLEEN ANN
DRUSCHEL, CONTRACTOR WITH UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
IRIS
REF: EMAIL WALLACH - MOBLEY, DATED JANUARY 10, 2006
1. In response to the referenced email, Embassy
Zagreb welcomes and grants country clearance to
Ms. Kathleen Ann Druschel to travel to Zagreb,
Croatia, from January 29 through February 1, 2006.
The purpose of her trip is to develop poverty
assessment tools to determine the composition of
program outreach. EGAT PR is testing the cost
effectiveness of these tools through a grant with
DEMOS. The traveler will assess progress under
these grants, provide training to grantee staff
unable to attend the original trainings in
Washington and debrief them on their use of the
tools to date. No visa is required for holders of
American diplomatic, official, or tourist
passports.
2. Mission understand no logistics assistance is
required.
3. The cost of a taxi from the airport to central Zagreb is
approximately 200 kunas (USD 36). Money can be changed in
the main terminal of the airport after exiting
passport/customs control, where there is also an ATM
machine.
4. The Control Officer for this visit is Mr. Bradley Wallach,
Director of the Office for Economic Reforms, who
can be reached at telephone 385-1-6612-156 or
mobile 385-91-6612-156. In addition, the Marine
Guard at Post One can be reached 24 hours/day at
(385-1) 661-2400. More information on the Embassy
can be found on our website: www.usembassy.hr
5. MONEY: Credit cards are widely accepted in
Zagreb. The embassy cashier is open mornings,
Monday through Friday, for accommodation
exchange (personal and/or traveler's checks are
accepted) for USG personnel only. ATM machines
dispensing local currency are ubiquitous and
accept most US-bank ATM cards (PLUS and
CIRRUS). There is also an ATM machine
available in the Embassy building. The
Croatian kuna is currently trading at 6.09 to
the dollar. Ms. Druschel may wish to exchange a
small amount of money upon arrival at the
airport or the hotel until she can go to the
Embassy and cash a check.
6. THREAT ASSESSMENT AND SECURITY GUIDANCE:
Croatia has a relatively low crime rate.
Travelers should, however, take normal
precautions and exercise common sense, as they
are sometimes the targets of pickpockets,
especially on public transportation and in
crowded markets. All personnel should notify
the RSO of any threats, security incidents, or
questions.
7. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring
a photo ID (e.g., passport) with you for entry
into the Embassy.
Visitors who have State Department building passes may
bring those for entrance to mission facilities. Visitors
desiring unescorted access into Embassy buildings must
ensure that their headquarters provide the following
information via front-channel cable: name, date of birth,
security clearance level (if any) and arrival and departure
dates.
8. SECURITY CLEARANCE AND BUILDING ACCESS: Bring a
photo ID (e.g., passport) with you for entry into the
Embassy. Visitors who have State Department building
passes may bring those for entrance to mission
facilities. Visitors desiring unescorted access into
Embassy buildings must ensure that their headquarters
provide the following information via front-channel
cable: name, date of birth, security clearance level
(if any) and arrival and departure dates.
9. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Travelers are required to
notify their Embassy control officer in advance if
they plan to bring laptop or palmtop computers for use
inside the Embassy. In accordance with STATE
Department regulations all such devices must be
approved in advance by post ISSO and RSO. Travelers
must also receive a briefing about restrictions and
usage of the equipment. The Embassy control officer
must request approval for the equipment from the ISSO
and RSO and, if approved, arrange the required
briefing upon traveler's arrival before the devices
will be permitted inside the building.
10. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE: The small Embassy health
unit is staffed full-time and can assist in emergency
situations. Travelers should bring with them a supply
of any required medications adequate for the duration
of their stay. Many newer medications are not
available in Croatia. Recommended immunizations for
Croatia include typhoid and hepatitis A and B.
Travelers should be aware that the standard of health
care in Croatia decreases markedly outside of Zagreb.
11. TRAVEL WARNINGS: All travelers should be aware of
the Department of State's latest travel warnings and
public announcements, available on the Consular
Affairs internet website at http://travel.state.gov
FRANK