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Getting to Know USTDA: Our Work in the Aviation and Surface Transportation Sectors

Getting to Know USTDA: Our Work in the Aviation and Surface Transportation Sectors. April 19, 2011. www.ustda.gov. Our Mission. Helping companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies

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Getting to Know USTDA: Our Work in the Aviation and Surface Transportation Sectors

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  1. Getting to Know USTDA:Our Work in the Aviation and Surface Transportation Sectors April 19, 2011 www.ustda.gov

  2. Our Mission • Helping companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies • Supporting sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries www.ustda.gov

  3. National Export Initiative • NEI was launched in 2010, with the goal of doubling of U.S. exports by 2015. • Increasing Trade Advocacy • Launched International Business Partnership Program President Obama Announces Export Promotion Cabinet as part of National Export Initiative www.ustda.gov

  4. Key Points • USTDA helps small and medium enterprises expand their international footprint • USTDA helps U.S. aviation and surface transportation firms create jobs through the export of U.S. technologies and services • USTDA prioritizes the aviation and surface transportation sectors

  5. USTDA by Prime Sectors:FY 2006 – FY 2010 www.ustda.gov

  6. USTDA Program Activities Matching U.S. Commercial Interests with Development Opportunities • International Business Partnership Program • Reverse Trade Missions • Conferences • Training • Project Development Program • Feasibility Studies • Pilot Projects • Technical Assistance www.ustda.gov

  7. Small and Medium Enterprises • Foundation of the American Economy • 94 percent of all contracts with USTDA are signed with SMEs • 50 percent of grants awarded by USTDA won by SMEs www.ustda.gov

  8. Transportation Sector: USTDA’s Success 1 : 98 www.ustda.gov

  9. Transportation Sector www.ustda.gov

  10. USTDA Aviation Sector: Obligations by Region (2006-2010) TOTAL = $34,513,132 www.ustda.gov

  11. Aviation Sector: Results by Subsector 1998 – 2007: 122 activities generating over $6.5 billion in U.S. exports www.ustda.gov

  12. Key USTDA Aviation Programs and Future Plans • U.S.-China ACP (2004); U.S.-India ACP (2007); Aviation Cooperation and Initiative for LAC (April 2011) • Target New “Niche” Markets • Environmental Design • Energy Efficiency Operations • General Aviation Growth • Helicopters www.ustda.gov

  13. Surface Transportation Key SubSectors: • Heavy Rail • IT/Security elements for • ports/shipping • Intermodal www.ustda.gov

  14. USTDA Funding Criteria USTDA evaluates projects based on the following criteria: • Developmental priority in the host country. • Likelihood of receiving implementation financing. • Mutual benefits for the United States and partner country, including commercial opportunities for U.S. firms. www.ustda.gov

  15. Contact USTDA U.S. Trade and Development Agency Telephone (703) 875-4357 Website: www.ustda.gov Henry Steingass, Regional Director, South and Southeast Asia (hsteingass@ustda.gov) Carl B. Kress, Regional Director, Middle East, North Africa and Europe (ckress@ustda.gov) Leila Aridi Afas, Director, Export Promotion (lafas@ustda.gov) www.ustda.gov

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