Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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| Bureau overview | |
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| Formed | 1961 |
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| Jurisdiction | Executive branch of the United States |
| Headquarters | Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Employees | 455 (as of 2011) |
| Annual budget | $634 million (FY 2017) |
| Bureau executive | |
| Parent department | U.S. Department of State |
| Website | eca |
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries around the world. It is responsible for the United States' cultural exchange programs.
As of February 4, 2025, Darren Beattie is the senior official and acting Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs.