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|OrganizationName=United States Trade and Development Agency
|OrganizationName= United States Trade and Development Agency  
|OrganizationType=Independent agency
|OrganizationType= Independent Agencies
|Mission=The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
|Mission= The USTDA promotes economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries by funding various forms of technical assistance, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions. The agency's activities help U.S. businesses gain access to international markets while fostering sustainable infrastructure development abroad.
|ParentOrganization=None
|OrganizationExecutive= Director
|CreationLegislation=1992 Jobs Through Exports Act
|Employees= 50
|Employees=80
|Budget= $79,000,000 (Fiscal Year 2023)
|Budget=84500000
|Website= https://www.ustda.gov
|OrganizationExecutive=Director (U.S. Trade and Development Agency)
|Services= Technical assistance; Feasibility studies; Pilot projects; Reverse trade missions
|Services=* Feasibility Studies: USTDA funds feasibility studies, pilot projects, and technical assistance that help project sponsors in host countries evaluate and plan infrastructure and industrial projects. These studies are critical for determining the viability of projects that could potentially use U.S. technology, equipment, and services.
|ParentOrganization=
* Technical Assistance: This includes training, capacity building, and technical workshops that enhance the skills of local stakeholders, thereby facilitating better project management and implementation. It helps in ensuring that projects can be completed effectively with U.S. involvement.
|CreationLegislation= Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992
* Pilot Projects: USTDA often supports small-scale pilot projects that test new technologies or approaches. These pilots can lead to larger scale implementations if successful, showcasing American innovation in real-world settings. Reverse Trade Missions: USTDA organizes reverse trade missions where foreign delegations visit the U.S. to meet with American companies. This helps in building business relationships, providing insights into U.S. technology and services, and often leads to procurement opportunities for U.S. firms.
|Regulations=
* Project Preparation: Beyond initial studies, USTDA might assist in project preparation activities like environmental assessments, financial structuring, or legal frameworks, which are essential for projects to proceed to implementation. Partnership Building: By facilitating meetings, conferences, and engagements, USTDA helps in forming partnerships between U.S. businesses and foreign entities, which can be crucial for project execution.
|HeadquartersLocation= 38.89037, -77.08032
* Information and Advisory Services: USTDA provides information on market opportunities, upcoming projects in various countries, and advisory services that guide U.S. firms on how to engage with these opportunities effectively.
|HeadquartersAddress= 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209, United States
|Regulations=None
|HeadquartersLocation=38.89561, -77.06996
|HeadquartersAddress=1101 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
|Website=https://www.ustda.gov
|HeadquartersAddresse=1101 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
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'''United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)''' is an independent U.S. government agency focused on promoting economic development in emerging economies while advancing American commercial interests. It operates by facilitating U.S. business involvement in infrastructure projects abroad, aiming to increase U.S. exports and create jobs in the United States.
 
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ustda.gov}}
 
==Mission==
 
The USTDA promotes economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries by funding various forms of technical assistance, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions. The agency's activities help U.S. businesses gain access to international markets while fostering sustainable infrastructure development abroad.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about/mission "About USTDA - Mission"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Parent organization==
 
USTDA does not have a parent organization as it is an independent federal agency.
 
==Legislation==
 
The agency was established by the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-106/pdf/STATUTE-106-Pg3937.pdf Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992].<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about/history "USTDA History"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Partners==
 
* Various U.S. government agencies including the Department of Commerce, Energy, State, and others for collaborative projects.
* Private sector companies for partnership in project development.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about/partners "Partners"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Number of employees==
 
USTDA has approximately 50 employees.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about "About USTDA"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Organization structure==
 
The USTDA is structured to carry out its mission through:
 
* **Program Development Division** which identifies and develops project opportunities.
* **Regional Offices** that manage activities in specific geographic areas.
 
===Leader===
 
USTDA is led by a **Director**.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about/leadership "USTDA Leadership"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
===Divisions===
 
The divisions include:
 
* **Program Development** for identifying potential projects.
* **Regional Operations** for managing programs in different parts of the world.
 
==List of programs==
 
* Technical Assistance Grants
* Feasibility Studies
* Orientation Visits for Foreign Delegates<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/program/program-types "USTDA Program Types"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Last total enacted budget==
 
The last enacted budget for USTDA was approximately $79 million for Fiscal Year 2023.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/funding/budget "USTDA Budget"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Staff==
 
USTDA employs around 50 staff members who work on promoting U.S. business interests globally through infrastructure development initiatives.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about "About USTDA"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Funding==
 
USTDA receives its funding from the U.S. federal budget, allocated annually by Congress. The funding is aimed at supporting its mission to promote U.S. exports through infrastructure development in emerging markets.
 
==Services provided==
 
USTDA provides services focused on linking U.S. businesses to international project opportunities, including funding for feasibility studies, technical assistance, and organizing reverse trade missions where foreign delegates visit the U.S. to explore American technologies and services.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about/what-we-do "What We Do"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==Regulations overseen==
 
USTDA does not oversee regulations but is governed by federal laws and regulations pertaining to U.S. foreign assistance and trade promotion.
 
==Headquarters address==
 
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209, United States
 
==History==
 
The USTDA traces its origins to the 1970s when it began as part of USAID's Reimbursable Development Program. It became an independent agency with the passage of the Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992, focusing on promoting U.S. exports and development projects in emerging markets.<ref>Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). [https://www.ustda.gov/about/history "USTDA History"]. United States Trade and Development Agency.</ref>
 
==External links==
 
* [https://www.ustda.gov Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:United States Trade and Development Agency]]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ustda Additional Resource]
 
==References==
 
<references />

Revision as of 22:45, 21 January 2025

United States Trade and Development Agency
Type: Independent Agencies
Parent organization:
Employees: 50
Executive: Director
Budget: $79,000,000 (Fiscal Year 2023)
Address: 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209, United States
Website: https://www.ustda.gov
Creation Legislation: Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992
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Mission
The USTDA promotes economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries by funding various forms of technical assistance, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions. The agency's activities help U.S. businesses gain access to international markets while fostering sustainable infrastructure development abroad.
Services

Technical assistance; Feasibility studies; Pilot projects; Reverse trade missions

Regulations


United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is an independent U.S. government agency focused on promoting economic development in emerging economies while advancing American commercial interests. It operates by facilitating U.S. business involvement in infrastructure projects abroad, aiming to increase U.S. exports and create jobs in the United States.

Official Site

Mission

The USTDA promotes economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries by funding various forms of technical assistance, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions. The agency's activities help U.S. businesses gain access to international markets while fostering sustainable infrastructure development abroad.[1]

Parent organization

USTDA does not have a parent organization as it is an independent federal agency.

Legislation

The agency was established by the Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992.[2]

Partners

  • Various U.S. government agencies including the Department of Commerce, Energy, State, and others for collaborative projects.
  • Private sector companies for partnership in project development.[3]

Number of employees

USTDA has approximately 50 employees.[4]

Organization structure

The USTDA is structured to carry out its mission through:

  • **Program Development Division** which identifies and develops project opportunities.
  • **Regional Offices** that manage activities in specific geographic areas.

Leader

USTDA is led by a **Director**.[5]

Divisions

The divisions include:

  • **Program Development** for identifying potential projects.
  • **Regional Operations** for managing programs in different parts of the world.

List of programs

  • Technical Assistance Grants
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Orientation Visits for Foreign Delegates[6]

Last total enacted budget

The last enacted budget for USTDA was approximately $79 million for Fiscal Year 2023.[7]

Staff

USTDA employs around 50 staff members who work on promoting U.S. business interests globally through infrastructure development initiatives.[8]

Funding

USTDA receives its funding from the U.S. federal budget, allocated annually by Congress. The funding is aimed at supporting its mission to promote U.S. exports through infrastructure development in emerging markets.

Services provided

USTDA provides services focused on linking U.S. businesses to international project opportunities, including funding for feasibility studies, technical assistance, and organizing reverse trade missions where foreign delegates visit the U.S. to explore American technologies and services.[9]

Regulations overseen

USTDA does not oversee regulations but is governed by federal laws and regulations pertaining to U.S. foreign assistance and trade promotion.

Headquarters address

1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209, United States

History

The USTDA traces its origins to the 1970s when it began as part of USAID's Reimbursable Development Program. It became an independent agency with the passage of the Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992, focusing on promoting U.S. exports and development projects in emerging markets.[10]

External links

References

  1. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "About USTDA - Mission". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  2. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "USTDA History". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  3. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "Partners". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  4. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "About USTDA". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  5. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "USTDA Leadership". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  6. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "USTDA Program Types". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  7. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "USTDA Budget". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  8. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "About USTDA". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  9. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "What We Do". United States Trade and Development Agency.
  10. ↑ Ebong, Enoh T. (January 1, 2025). "USTDA History". United States Trade and Development Agency.
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