Sector
Development Technical Assistance: USTDA provides
technical assistance to help with the development of sector
strategies, industry standards, and legal and regulatory
regimes. This assistance helps to create a favorable
business and trade environment. Transportation safety and
security are particularly important sectors for USTDA’s
technical assistance work.
Training: USTDA provides training for foreign
decision-makers in economic sectors where there are
opportunities for the sale of U.S. equipment and
services. The training is normally focused on
technology or regulatory issues and is designed to give
project sponsors a better understanding of U.S.
experience and capabilities. Training can be conducted
in the United States and/or in the host country.
Trade
and Industry Advisors: Foreign government entities
may obtain USTDA grants for trade and industry
advisors. These advisors are typically located in
ministries or municipalities where they can help with
capacity building activities relevant to trade
regulations, standards or the import of technology and
additional expertise.
