Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency issued a call for initial proposals to expand its grant-based support for feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that advance the U.S. government’s Prosper Africa and Power Africa initiatives, as well as USTDA’s Access Africa initiative.
“USTDA is ideally positioned to support America’s long-term commercial engagement in Africa, and in the most critical sectors impacting the continent’s economic growth,” said Todd Abrajano, USTDA’s Chief Operating Officer and Head of Agency. “With this call for initial proposals, we intend to support quality infrastructure – sourced from America – that will benefit millions of Africans for generations to come.”
USTDA accepts proposals to advance infrastructure projects in developing and middle-income countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with a priority emphasis on agribusiness, energy, healthcare, ICT and transportation. Grant funding from USTDA can be used for feasibility studies, technical assistance or pilot projects to structure sustainable infrastructure projects.
USTDA is an implementing agency of Power Africa, a U.S. government-led partnership to increase access to electrical power and support private sector investments in African energy infrastructure. USTDA is also an implementing agency of Prosper Africa, a U.S. government initiative to substantially increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and Africa. Through its Access Africa initiative, USTDA is supporting quality ICT infrastructure across Africa.
USTDA will accept initial proposals through December 7, 2020. Initial proposal requirements can be found here.
To learn more about USTDA’s call for initial proposals, please register for one of our upcoming webinars on November 10 or November 12.
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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 development 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.
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Delhi, India – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency today announced its growing commitment to smart cities in India by funding a feasibility study to support the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ National Urban Innovation Stack – a cutting-edge smart city tool to drive innovation, data-driven governance and capacity building across more than 100 Indian smart cities.
“This project will provide city managers across India with the data and information they need to achieve their truly innovative smart city objectives,” said Todd Abrajano, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Agency. “This is another example of how USTDA’s projects and people can transform millions of lives through the application of cutting-edge technology.”
The project, which was developed in partnership with the World Bank, will support India’s goals of inclusive and sustainable urban development through a consortium of digital platforms, including e-governance applications, smart payments and training modules for its government workforce.
“The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is pleased to continue our collaboration with India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,” said U.S. Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster. “This grant in support of the National Urban Innovation Project will provide our Indian partners access to a broad range of U.S. Government resources and world-class technologies.”
“Our partnership with USTDA represents both a significant opportunity for continued infrastructure reform and a commitment to the promise of the smart cities platform,” said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs. “We are confident that this will make a critical difference going forward and deliver benefits well into the future.”
This project also supports the objectives of USTDA’s recently launched Global Infrastructure Resilience Initiative as it helps India’s urban areas deploy public health data to facilitate disaster and pandemic planning, train and prepare for crises, and implement remote work services and strategies to enhance the capabilities of essential services.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting proposals for the USTDA-funded feasibility study should visit www.ustda.gov/work/bid-on-an-overseas-project.
For more information on USTDA’s Global Infrastructure Resilience Initiative, please click here.
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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 development 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: Jonathan Wilcox | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced another record-breaking return on its investment and the highest since its founding in 1992. USTDA is now generating an average of $112 in U.S. exports for every dollar the Agency invests in its infrastructure projects within emerging markets.
“As the world faces daunting challenges, USTDA has remained focused on not only meeting its mission, but also setting a new and better standard,” said Todd Abrajano, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Agency. “We are extremely proud to have extended our return on investment to its highest-ever level and confident that the future holds even more promise.”
Since 1992, USTDA’s programming has helped generate more than $74 billion in U.S. exports. As the U.S. government’s project preparation agency, USTDA advances a diverse portfolio of projects in response to the demands of its stakeholders.
Additionally, USTDA announced it has identified more than $1 billion in U.S. exports in FY2020 in key sectors, including agribusiness, energy, healthcare, information and communications technology and transportation. USTDA strategically facilitates these export opportunities for U.S. companies while supporting sustainable infrastructure development in dynamic markets all around the world.
“Our Agency is ideally positioned to expand its partnerships in priority regions and continue to support critical infrastructure projects in its sector areas of focus,” said Abrajano.
To learn more about USTDA and how you can partner with the Agency, please visit www.ustda.gov.
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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 development 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: Jonathan Wilcox | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency today announced the opening of its newest overseas presence in Nairobi, Kenya, and the creation of new offices in the Indo-Pacific region. USTDA’s overseas expansion signifies the agency’s commitment to implementing the Administration’s Prosper Africa initiative and Indo-Pacific Strategy
“This announcement not only means additional personnel. It represents a surge of interest around the world for the brand of assistance USTDA provides and the pivotal role our Agency plays implementing the Trump Administration’s top priorities in Africa and Asia,” said Todd Abrajano, USTDA’s Chief Operating Officer and Head of Agency. “Thanks to our cooperation with the Department of State and Commerce, as well as greater resources on the ground, our Agency is better positioned than ever to help U.S. companies compete and ensure that our overseas partners build quality infrastructure utilizing American ingenuity.”
In addition to Nairobi, USTDA now has a presence in three other key African markets: Accra, Ghana; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Lagos, Nigeria. “These are strategic locations from which we can build stronger relationships with our local and regional clients, drive economic growth and develop unique partnership opportunities for U.S. firms,” said Heather Lanigan, USTDA Regional Director for sub-Saharan Africa.
In December 2020, USTDA intends to open an office in Manila, Philippines, joining the Agency’s current Indo-Pacific presence in Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and New Delhi, India. In 2021, the Agency also expects to establish a presence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Jakarta, Indonesia. Verinda Fike, USTDA’s Regional Director for the Indo-Pacific, said, “Our presence in Manila and across the region will help us better identify and provide financing for the most impactful energy, digital, transportation and other infrastructure projects throughout the Indo-Pacific.”
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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 development 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: Jonathan Wilcox | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced its sponsorship of the 2020 Indo-Pacific Business Forum, which will be hosted virtually and in-person on October 28 – 29 in Hanoi, Vietnam (October 27 and 28 in the United States). This year’s conference will bring together government representatives and business leaders to promote trade, new investment and enhanced cooperation between the United States and the countries of the Indo-Pacific.
As in 2019, USTDA will serve as sponsor of the Forum, which will be co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as partners including the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and the governments of the United States and Vietnam.
“Sponsoring the Indo-Pacific Business Forum for a second consecutive year highlights our continued leadership on behalf of the best of U.S. industry and reaffirms our commitment to the future of this vital region of the world,” said Todd Abrajano, USTDA’s Chief Operating Officer and Head of Agency. “For decades, USTDA has helped achieve comprehensive economic growth throughout the Indo-Pacific by advancing hundreds of infrastructure development activities that showcased the unique capabilities of the U.S. industry and America’s workers.”
This year’s IPBF will also highlight regional projects that are currently underway, envisioned for the future and incorporate best practices for interested companies to play a leadership role. This includes major U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Strategy initiatives: The Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership, Infrastructure Transaction and Assistance Network, and Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy Initiative.
IPBF will feature speakers including Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and USTDA’s Abrajano.
For more information on the Forum, including a full agenda and speaker list, please visit the event website here.
A video of welcoming remarks from Todd Abrajano can be found here.
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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 development 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: Jonathan Wilcox | (703) 875-4357
