Advancing Weather Forecasting in South Africa
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South Africa has one of the world’s most effective weather forecasting and warning systems, providing accurate and important information to millions of citizens and strengthening…

USTDA Launches Call for Initial Proposals to Expand Africa Initiatives
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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…

Cybersecurity for South Africa
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With an advanced ICT infrastructure ranking among Africa’s best, South Africa is also a frequent target of cyber-criminals. In fact, the country experienced an alarming…

USTDA Announces New Export Multiplier, Highest ROI in Agency History
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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 Announces New Presence in Africa, Plans for Indo-Pacific Expansion
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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…

Building Climate Resilience in Africa with Innovative U.S. Weather Technologies
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USTDA is building sub-Saharan Africa’s climate resilience by introducing new, American-made weather service capabilities and early warning systems that protect lives and preserve agricultural sectors…

USTDA Supports Côte d’Ivoire’s First Major Solar Minigrid Project
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Ministère du Pétrole, de l’Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables of…

USTDA Supports Wind Power in Mozambique
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Maputo, Mozambique – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency expanded its support for Mozambique’s energy sector by funding two projects that will help deliver electricity…

USTDA Supports First-Of-Its-Kind Battery Storage Project in West Africa
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Dakar, Senegal – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant for a feasibility study to help Lekela Energie Stockage deploy utility-scale battery storage…

USTDA Supports Off-Grid Energy Access in Nigeria
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Darway Coast Nigeria Limited for a feasibility study that will provide…