USTDA generates an average of $231 in U.S. exports for every dollar it programs. Since its inception, the Agency has supported more than $119 billion in U.S. exports to infrastructure projects in emerging economies, helping companies create good-paying jobs across the United States.
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) concluded the 7th U.S.-India Aviation Summit, which convened more than 250 senior government officials and private-sector leaders from the United States, India, and South Asia to advance civil aviation cooperation. The Summit also served as a forum for U.S. and South Asian partners to announce new programs and progress for deepening civil aviation relationships.
The Summit was held in cooperation with the Government of India and the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, and in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration. The event fostered dialogue, built civil aviation partnerships, and showcased advanced U.S. innovations and best practices to further priority aviation and airport projects in India and South Asia. The program included keynote addresses from senior leaders and wide-ranging discussions on the future of aviation and growth in the region.
U.S. and South Asian partners highlighted the following partnerships and programming:
Promoting Business Opportunities
- USTDA India Hisar Integrated Aviation Hub Technical Assistance: USTDA announced grant funding for technical assistance for the development of an integrated aviation hub at the Hisar Airport in the State of Haryana. The hub will include airport cargo and logistics infrastructure that will help strengthen India’s supply chain network and provide additional capacity building. USTDA’s partner for this activity will be the Haryana Airports Development Corporation, Ltd.
- USTDA Airport Emergency and Operations Management Pilot: A USTDA-funded grant to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will support a feasibility study to pilot U.S. cloud-based emergency management and operations system at airports managed by AAI. The technology, developed by Connecticut-based Grey Wall Software LLC, will be deployed at five airports in India and at AAI headquarters in New Delhi. Implementation of the software, Veoci, will improve safety and enhance airports’ ability to prevent and respond to emergencies.
- USTDA Project Opportunities Report: USTDA released a report highlighting ten civil aviation projects in India that present opportunities for U.S. private sector engagement.
Procurements and Progress
- Maldives Commercial Partnerships Following USTDA Reverse Trade Mission: The Maldives Directorate of Aviation Security Administration recently established minimum standards for the purchase of screening equipment by commercial airports in the Maldives, leading to the procurement of security equipment from U.S. companies. The regulation followed a 2022 USTDA-hosted reverse trade mission that brought Maldivian officials to the United States to learn about U.S. innovations in airport checkpoint design.
- Aircraft and Engines Orders in India: In the last 18 months, the number of aircrafts ordered is estimated to be 1,150, valued at over $150 billion. Indian airlines, including Air India, Indigo, and Akasa, continue to support U.S. engine manufacturers, aircrafts, and other U.S. aviation equipment and service suppliers.
Private Sector Commitments
- FedEx Highlights Partnership and Investment in Service Growth: Tennessee-based FedEx Corporation, an American multinational company focused on transportation, e-commerce and business services, now carries 62,000 tons of cargo in and out of India annually through its three gateway airports in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, as well as eight offline clearance locations. In 2021, FedEx and Indian logistics and supply chain company Delhivery entered a strategic alliance to unlock India’s international trade potential, including through a $100 million equity investment from FedEx in Delhivery. The alliance continues to enable FedEx global network to leverage Delhivery’s capabilities to bring new products and opportunities to businesses and consumers.
- RTX Companies Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace Invest in Training and Engineering: North Carolina-based Pratt & Whitney highlighted its $40 million commitment to engineering and $25 million investment in training and skilling, noting that its Hyderabad Engine Training Center is the largest center outside of the United States. Collins Aerospace has invested $200 million for manufacturing and engineering in India and intends to establish maintenance and repair operations for propellor and actuation systems by 2025. The company continues to grow with 6,500 people currently employed in India, and another 2,500 expected over the next three years.
- Smiths Detection Commemorates Growth in India: Smiths Detection, a division of Smiths Group and a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, commemorated its growth in India. Smiths Detection now has presence in 35 airports across India and in the recent years has installed CT machines estimated at $100 million. The company has also prioritized developing its workforce and has invested $1.5 million in a global training, service and customer experience center in Gurugram. Smith’s Group employs 1,200 people today across India.
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency supported Jordan’s commitment to provide universal healthcare coverage by 2030 by signing a grant agreement with Jordan’s Electronic Health Solutions (EHS) for technical assistance to help expand “Hakeem,” the country’s national digital health transformation program. This grant builds on a USTDA-funded feasibility study in 2010 that supported Hakeem’s nationwide rollout.
“For more than a decade, Hakeem has transformed the delivery of healthcare services in Jordan. At USTDA, it is a deep source of pride that our partnership with EHS continues to yield results that benefit the Jordanian people,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “We look forward to building on this partnership and to the expansion of a healthcare system that has utilized U.S. technology.”
USTDA’s technical assistance grant will support upgrades to increase the number of healthcare facilities covered by Hakeem, improve patient access, facilitate processing of patient data management records, incorporate new services to serve patients more efficiently, and lay the foundation for integration of artificial intelligence enhancements.
The grant builds on a USTDA-funded study that supported the nationwide rollout of Hakeem, which currently includes over 260 healthcare facilities and manages more than seven million registered electronic patient records. Hakeem was also used to provide continuity of care for patients with conditions including diabetes, oncology, and renal systems when COVID-19 restricted movements.
Dr. Rami Farraj, Chairman of Electronic Health Solutions, said: “We have partnered with USTDA since 2013. Today we are not just signing another agreement, we are forging a path towards comprehensive and advanced digital healthcare services. Together, we will expand the reach of the Hakeem program, enhance patient experiences as well as carry on with implementing transformative advancements in the public health care sector of Jordan. This collaboration epitomizes our dedication to innovation and our shared vision for a digitally empowered healthcare sector in the Kingdom.”
Eng. Omar I. Ayesh, CEO of Electronic Health Solutions, said: “We are excited to continue our partnership with USTDA, as this agreement is a significant milestone in our journey towards achieving digital transformation in Jordan’s healthcare sector. By expanding and upgrading our Hakeem program, we will be able to cover more healthcare facilities, improve patient access, and enhance the efficiency of patient data management. These advancements are in perfect alignment with our mission to innovate and integrate new technologies for better healthcare outcomes.”
“USTDA has been an important partner in Jordan during the past three decades, supporting projects in many priority sectors,” said H.E. Zeina Toukan, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. “This support will upgrade our health sector performance in terms of services provided to our citizens. This intervention is aligned with our Economic Modernization Vision priorities to support the ongoing digital transformation process in the healthcare sector.”
“USTDA helps improve health care delivery across the Kingdom. Jordan’s greatest asset in advancing economic prosperity is its people, and we are proud of USTDA’s commitment to the country’s healthcare infrastructure,” said U.S. Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Yael Lempert.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-funded technical assistance should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
USTDA’s assistance advances Biden-Harris Administration priorities including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | press@ustda.gov
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a technical assistance grant agreement with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation. This partnership aims to support the enhancement of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes in Jordan through the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Amman.
“Artificial intelligence is transforming the capabilities of our critical infrastructure. We are inspired by its application to cancer diagnosis and treatment and are delighted to partner with the King Hussein Cancer Center to deliver on one of Jordan’s healthcare priorities,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “This project will offer opportunities for U.S. industry to supply technologies that will make a difference for families in Jordan and across the region.”
KHCC, under the leadership of its Chairperson, HRH Princess Ghida Talal, is internationally recognized as a leading cancer treatment center, providing advanced and comprehensive care for cancer patients of all ages. Expanding the use of AI will help reduce administrative burdens, support clinical decision-making, provide personalized medicine and improved patient experience, and enhance KHCC’s research capabilities.
Mrs. Nisreen Qatamish, Director General of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation said, “We appreciate the support provided by USTDA to improve the level of diagnostic services for patients at KHCC. This support will bolster the efforts of our recently established Office of Artificial Intelligence and Information Innovations, which aims to combine doctors’ expertise with modern AI solutions to achieve the most accurate results in diagnosing and treating patients.”
USTDA’s grant will fund pilot projects for patient management, breast cancer diagnostics and clinical trials screenings, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and survival rates by increasing the number of patients diagnosed and treated at earlier stages, leading to better patient outcomes and survival rates.
“USTDA has been an important partner in Jordan during the past three decades, supporting projects in many priority sectors,” said H.E. Zeina Toukan, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. “This support will assist in upgrading KHCC as a regional health center of excellence and integrate artificial intelligence technology to serve targeted patients in a better manner. We are keen to build on this partnership and expand avenues of cooperation with USTDA in the future.”
“For decades, the United States has been proud to work with Jordan to improve healthcare for the Jordanian people. We welcome USTDA’s work with Jordanian partners in using technologies that facilitate access to life-saving treatments and improve the care and treatment of patients across the country,” said U.S. Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Yael Lempert.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-fundedtechnical assistance should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
This technical assistance supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s prioritization of health and health security under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and the Government of Jordan’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Implementation Plan 2023-2027.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | press@ustda.gov
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a feasibility study grant to support the Alexandria Petroleum Company (APC) in its efforts to improve the health, safety, and environmental protocols of its El Max refinery in Alexandria, Egypt. The grant will fund a series of studies to identify and address the facility’s priority safety and fire protection needs. APC is a subsidiary of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
“Egypt’s commitment to bolstering the safety and health of its workers creates new opportunities for collaboration between organizations like USTDA and APC,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “This grant will help create opportunities for U.S. companies to supply the technologies and services that Egypt’s refineries will require.”
The USTDA-funded feasibility study will advance APC’s priority to upgrade and expand its safety programs and equipment, augment forecasting and emergency response capabilities, and update protocols and trainings. By adopting these cutting-edge technologies and best practices, the El Max refinery, founded in 1962, will increase safety for workers and limit greenhouse gas emissions and environmental damage in the event of a fire or other emergency. The feasibility study will also serve as a model as Egypt considers similar upgrades for its other refineries.
“Today’s agreement between APC and USTDA is another example accentuating the continuous successful strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States in the energy domain,” said Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, H.E. Tarek El Molla. “Our common objectives for furthering safety and sustainability have paved the way for this important signing today. Health, Safety, and Environment have been key elements of the sector’s modernization since 2016. Today, they remain strong among the sector’s core principals, along with upgrading our refineries to enhance safety and operational excellence.”
APC Chairman Alaa Amin said, “Partnering with USTDA on this feasibility study marks an important step forward for APC. This study demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence in process safety, ensuring the highest safety standards for our operations in line with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources strategy.”
U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg said: “Today’s grant signing between APC and USTDA illustrates the breadth of the partnership between Egypt and the United States, a partnership that enhances productivity and prosperity for both our peoples. This collaboration will improve health and safety for Egyptian workers through state-of-the art U.S. technologies and will reduce potential environmental impacts in Egypt’s petroleum sector.”
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-funded feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
USTDA’s grant advances Biden-Harris Administration priorities including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | press@ustda.gov
Arlington, VA – U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director Enoh T. Ebong will travel to Egypt and Jordan from June 7-12 to meet local partners and make new commitments to further infrastructure for healthcare, occupational safety, and environmental protection in the region.
“USTDA is committed to partnering with countries like Egypt and Jordan to deploy high-quality infrastructure solutions that will further their ambitions for healthier populations and a safer workforce,” said Director Ebong. “U.S. companies offer innovative technology to enhance these national priorities, which include the avoidance of harmful environmental and climate impacts.”
Director Ebong will sign two grants during her travel. These include a feasibility study grant in Egypt, to help strengthen health, safety, and environmental protocols at one of Alexandria Petroleum Company’s refineries. The second, to Jordan’s Electronic Health Solutions (EHS), will facilitate the expansion of Jordan’s e-health services to further improve patient care and the resilience of its healthcare infrastructure. The grant to EHS builds on a USTDA-funded feasibility study that propelled the automation of Jordan’s public healthcare system.
USTDA has also approved new technical assistance funding for Jordan’s national cancer institute, the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), to facilitate the deployment of artificial intelligence solutions to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The USTDA-funded study will assess implementation options, identify potential partnerships, and pilot U.S. technologies.
During her trip to Jordan, Director Ebong will tour both the EHS and KHCC facilities to connect with USTDA partners and discuss the potential impact of USTDA’s assistance. While in the region, she will also meet with government and private sector leaders to discuss progress and learn more about local priorities to inform future programming.
USTDA’s portfolio in Egypt and Jordan advances numerous Biden-Harris Administration priorities, including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and Prosper Africa. Funding for climate-related projects also supports USTDA’s Global Partnership for Climate-Smart Infrastructure.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: Paul Marin | press@ustda.gov