Press Releases

USTDA Advances Rural Electrification in Fiji
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has awarded a grant to Fiji’s Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National…

USTDA Seeks Public Comments on Climate Adaptation Technologies and Services
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Arlington, VA –Today USTDA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, issued a request for public comments on climate adaptation and…

Timor-Leste to Explore New Airline under USTDA Grant
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced grant funding for a feasibility study to develop a new airline that will service…

Ellie Collinson Appointed USTDA Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer
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Arlington, VA – Today, President Biden appointed Ellie Collinson to serve as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Trade and Development…

USTDA’s Climate Portfolio Reaches New Milestones
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has met and exceeded its commitment under the April 2021 U.S. International…

USTDA, Thailand Partner on Pumped Storage
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has awarded a grant to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)…

FACT SHEET: Advancing U.S. Solutions for Inclusive, Secure and Sustainable Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Launched by President Biden at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum in December 2022, the Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative will expand digital access and literacy…

Director Ebong Joins Vice President Harris in Zambia
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Arlington, VA – Today, Enoh T. Ebong, Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Lusaka, Zambia, for an…

USTDA Funds Battery Energy Storage Expansion in Zambia
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that is has awarded a grant to Zambia’s GreenCo Power Storage Limited (GreenCo) for…

USTDA, Kenya Partner on Healthcare Infrastructure
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), trading as The Nairobi Hospital, for…

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