Global Procurement Initiative

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Launched in 2013, USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative (GPI) educates 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. The 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. USTDA’s toolkit allows the GPI to deploy tailored support to the following partner countries. The GPI is also able to leverage the expertise of its institutional partners and collaborators, which include universities, multilateral development banks and government entities.
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Partner Countries
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Botswana
Brazil flag
Brazil
Colombia flag
Colombia
Dominican Republic flag
Dominican Republic
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
India flag
India (State of Maharashtra)
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
Jamaica
Flag of Kenya, GPI Partner Country
Kenya
Mexico flag
Mexico
Panama flag
Panama
Philippines flag
Philippines
Romania flag
Romania
Thailand
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
Partner Organizations
African Development Bank logo
African Development Bank
The George Washington University Government Procurement Law Program logo
George Washington University Government Procurement Law Program
The World Bank logo
World Bank
Government of Japan - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry logo
Government of Japan – Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade logo
Government of Australia – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Collaborators
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development logo
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Inter-American Development Bank logo
Inter-American Development Bank
Asian Development Bank logo
Asian Development Bank
Power Africa

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May 23, 2022
USTDA, JBIC Formalize Global Partnership on Infrastructure
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) announced a new partnership to advance…

May 05, 2022
USTDA Reaches International Climate Finance Milestones
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced earlier today that it has reached several important milestones in the implementation of its commitments…

April 18, 2022
USTDA, ADB Formalize Partnership on Infrastructure
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a new partnership to advance quality infrastructure across…

March 28, 2022
Statement by Acting Director Thummalapally on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
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Arlington, VA – The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023. The President’s Budget details his vision to expand…

February 04, 2022
Thailand Joins USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency welcomed Thailand as its 15th partner under the Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value (GPI).…

GPI and Global Programs Staff
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Andrea Lupo
Director for Global Programs
Amy K. Swers
Amy Swers
Global Programs Coordinator
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Kiana Hamilton
Manager for Global Programs
Nicole Cohen
Manager for Global Programs