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Introduction to USTDA Programs

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is a foreign assistance agency that delivers its program commitments through overseas grants, contracts with U.S. firms, and the use of trust funds at several multilateral development bank groups.  The projects supported by USTDA activities represent strong and measurable development priorities in host countries and offer opportunities for commercial participation by U.S. firms.  Public and private sector project sponsors in developing and middle-income countries request USTDA support to assist them in implementing their development priorities.

USTDA’s program is designed to help countries establish a favorable trading environment and a modern infrastructure that promotes sustainable economic development.  To this end, the agency funds overseas project sponsor access to U.S. private sector expertise in the areas of:  1) trade capacity building and sector development; and 2) project definition and investment analysis.  

PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES

Trade Capacity Building and Sector Development - Trade capacity building and sector development supports the establishment of industry standards, rules and regulations, trade agreements, market liberalization and other policy reform. 

Project Definition and Investment Analysis - Project definition and investment analysis involves activities that support large capital investments that contribute to overseas infrastructure development.