United States Trade and Development Agency

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 Wikipedia: United States Trade and Development Agency

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Number of employees

USTDA has approximately 50 employees.

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**.

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

Last total enacted budget

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

Staff

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

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.

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.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:United States Trade and Development Agency
• Additional Resource