USTDA generates an average of $136 in U.S. exports for every dollar it programs toward advancing infrastructure projects in emerging economies. Since its inception, the Agency has supported more than $115 billion in U.S. exports, helping companies create good-paying jobs across the United States.
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has awarded a grant to Indonesia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) for a feasibility study and pilot project to develop a national imaging data repository (NIDR). The NIDR will allow healthcare providers to reach, diagnose and treat underserved communities across Indonesia using a cloud-based centralized warehouse for patient information. Illinois-based GE HealthCare will partner with MoH on performing the assistance.
“Indonesia is placing considerable focus on the digitalization of its healthcare sector, to strengthen its resilience using innovative technology and to support economic growth,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “Our unique ability within the U.S. government to fund pilot projects offers our overseas partners real-world scenarios to evaluate how best to deploy innovative technologies for their infrastructure priorities. This will be especially beneficial for the MoH, which has an ambitious nationwide plan to utilize information technology to deliver quality healthcare to its underserved citizens.”
USTDA’s pilot will initially focus on sending radiology and cardiology images to a cloud-hosted environment that will provide a centralized location to view all patient medical information for referring physicians from 10 hospitals in the greater Jakarta region. This process will eventually provide a baseline for a larger data aggregation and clinical collaboration across Indonesia. When fully implemented, the NIDR will enable the retrieval of images, data, and medical information from patient profiles that are accessible through smart devices, allowing real-time diagnostics of digital images for clinics without access to radiology and cardiology specialists. The NIDR can be expanded and serve as a platform for a variety of other patient types such as orthopedic, obstetrics, as well as support a large network of primary care facilities and hospitals in the country.
“The United States has excelled globally as a leader in healthcare, and this new partnership will continue to deepen the long-term engagement between our two countries in this critical area. The strong support from USTDA will catalyze our collaboration with leading U.S. medical technology providers to enhance access to critical cardiology care in Indonesia,” said Kunta Wibawa Dasa Nugraha, Secretary General of the Indonesia Ministry of Health. “Digital Transformation is at the forefront of our policy agenda in Indonesia, and we see this as a key step to achieving our ambitions.”
“GE HealthCare has been at the forefront of innovation for several decades, and our collaboration with the Indonesia Ministry of Health and USTDA will create a model for health IT deployments across ASEAN,” said John Insko, Chief Commercial Officer for GE HealthCare. “We are thrilled to be introducing our best-in-class solutions to new markets and help fill a much-needed gap in healthcare access to one of the biggest countries in the world.”
Deputy Chief of Mission Michael F. Kleine for U.S. Embassy Jakarta said: “As the pandemic has shown us, healthcare requires international cooperation at the highest levels. The U.S. government is proud to work together with Indonesia to promote innovative digital solutions from the United States that will strengthen Indonesia’s health system.”
USTDA’s assistance advances one of the key pillars of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, which aims to strengthen global health security through investments in patient-centered health services. It also advances the Indonesia MoH’s “Blueprint of Digital Health Transformation Strategy 2024.”
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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.
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency launched a virtual public procurement training program to support high-quality infrastructure development in six Pacific Island partner countries, including Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu. The program, which is funded under USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative (GPI), will train public officials from these countries on best value and life-cycle cost analysis for their infrastructure procurement priorities.
“President Biden has elevated broader and deeper engagement with the Pacific Islands as a priority of U.S. foreign policy. High-quality infrastructure development is an important component of this, especially as it relates to helping our partners develop and finance climate-smart infrastructure,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “The intent of this training is to facilitate the procurement of infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and conducive to long-term economic growth in the Pacific Islands.”
Launched in 2013, USTDA’s GPI trains public officials in emerging markets on how to establish procurement practices and policies that integrate life-cycle cost analysis and best value determination in a fair, transparent manner. GPI helps partner countries acquire high-quality, long-lasting technologies, while building smart, sustainable infrastructure with overall savings to their government. These procurement methods also open markets to greater international competition. GPI leverages the expertise of its institutional partners and collaborators, which include universities, multilateral development banks and government entities.
USTDA’s training program advances U.S. foreign policy priorities including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and Pacific Island Strategic Infrastructure Initiative.
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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 | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to NOW Telecom Company, Inc., for a feasibility study and pilot project to support the development of a nationwide 5G mobile and fixed wireless network in the Philippines. NOW Telecom has selected New Jersey-based Bell Labs Consulting, part of Bells Labs, the research arm of Nokia, to conduct the study.
“This grant demonstrates USTDA’s ongoing commitment to support the development of quality digital infrastructure and increasing access to affordable connectivity in the Philippines,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “At the same time, this project will expand opportunities for U.S. companies and trusted technology partners to deliver next-generation network solutions in one of the region’s fastest-growing telecommunications markets.”
The study will provide NOW Telecom with the necessary analysis, designs and plans for phased implementation of its nationwide 5G and broadband network, including a 5G network pilot at multiple sites in Metro Manila to inform large-scale rollout.
“Our goal is to deliver a clean and secure 5G network that will help achieve social and financial mobility, reduce inequality, improve health and education, and spur economic growth for the Filipino people,” said NOW Telecom Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mel Velasco Velarde. “Our partnership with USTDA will help us achieve this important mission.”
“The advisory and deployment of Nokia’s technology for NOW Telecom’s standalone 5G network will be a game changer for the Philippines. It will help to meet the growing demand for reliable and secure digital services from households and industry, using trusted technology,” said Stefan Wilhelm, Head of Bell Labs Consulting. “By funding pilot projects such as this, USTDA brings something unique to the table. It catalyzes a new way of developing infrastructure where innovation, partnership, and mutual benefit all meet.”
USTDA’s support for this project advances the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, with the goal of developing, expanding, and deploying secure digital infrastructure to power economic growth and facilitate open digital societies.
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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 | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Indian internet service provider AirJaldi Networks for a feasibility study to help expand broadband connectivity to more than 30 million people in rural and peri-urban communities across India. AirJaldi selected Georgia-based Vernonburg Group LLC to conduct the study.
“Projects such as this can transform communities and stimulate more inclusive economic growth. AirJaldi’s vision to provide reliable and affordable internet access to the underserved is one that USTDA is proud to share,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “This project also reflects USTDA’s commitment to bridge India’s digital divide through partnerships with U.S. industry.”
The study will evaluate the technical and economic viability of expanding AirJaldi’s broadband network into new rural and peri-urban areas, as well as modelling sustainable business cases and scenarios for delivering affordable connectivity and value-added digital services for customers in these markets. The study will identify and prioritize infrastructure investments for AirJaldi to expand broadband connectivity across 16 Indian states, design network architecture, evaluate technology options, provide a financing plan, and assess other critical areas that will be necessary for the project’s implementation.
“The provision of fast and reliable connectivity to underserved, yet well-deserving communities in rural and semi-rural areas in India remains a challenge, despite great progress made in the past few years by multiple providers and partners across India, us included,” said AirJaldi Director, Michael Ginguld. “Maintaining the drive to realize universal access to fast, stable and economically and socially beneficial connectivity throughout the country requires considerable financial and human resources. We are therefore excited and happy to receive this award and to be joined by USTDA, the Vernonburg Group, and other study partners in our ongoing journey to realization of this vision.”
The project advances priorities of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, with the goal of developing, expanding, and deploying secure digital infrastructure to power economic growth and facilitate open digital societies.
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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 | (703) 875-4357
Arlington, VA – Today, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director Enoh T. Ebong launched the Interstate Clean Energy Procurement Program (ICEPP) in New Delhi, India. ICEPP will advance the development of clean energy infrastructure in eight Indian states through targeted training for public procurement officials on best value and life-cycle cost analysis. USTDA is funding ICEPP through its Global Procurement Initiative (GPI).
“USTDA is launching ICEPP because of the priority that India has placed, at both the national and state level, on procuring high-quality clean energy infrastructure,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “USTDA is enthusiastic about supporting India’s state-level clean energy strategies through the ICEPP. Our goal is the implementation of priority projects that provide reliable electricity, sustainable growth, and economic opportunities.”
Director Ebong launched ICEPP during its inaugural training event, which included state-level procurement officials from the states of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. With a combined population of more than 500 million people, these states have ambitious renewable energy targets requiring billions of dollars in new investment and are among India’s leaders in terms of installed renewable energy capacity.
A focus of the USTDA-funded training will include interstate collaboration for achieving each state’s respective clean energy development strategies. ICEPP will also include a 10-session virtual training series, two study tours to the United States, and a virtual forum for each of the participating states. These forums will identify concrete ways to finance and implement clean energy projects in each state.
Launched in 2013, USTDA’s GPI trains public officials in emerging markets on how to establish procurement practices and policies that integrate life-cycle cost analysis and best value determination in a fair, transparent manner. GPI helps partner countries acquire high-quality, long-lasting technologies, while building smart, sustainable infrastructure with overall savings to their government. These procurement methods also open markets to greater international competition. GPI leverages the expertise of its institutional partners and collaborators, which include universities, multilateral development banks and government entities.
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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 | (703) 875-4357
USTDA Generates Record Results for U.S. Exporters
