Getting to Know USTDA: Our Work in the Aviation and Surface Transportation Sectors April 19,
Our Mission Helping companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies 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 Supporting sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries
National Export Initiative NEI was launched in 2010, with the goal of doubling of U.S. exports by Increasing Trade Advocacy Increasing Trade Advocacy Launched International Business Partnership Program Launched International Business Partnership Program President Obama Announces Export Promotion Cabinet as part of National Export Initiative
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
USTDA by Prime Sectors: FY 2006 – FY
USTDA Program Activities International Business Partnership Program Reverse Trade Missions Reverse Trade Missions Conferences Conferences Training Training Project Development Program Feasibility Studies Feasibility Studies Pilot Projects Pilot Projects Technical Assistance Technical Assistance Matching U.S. Commercial Interests with Development Opportunities
Small and Medium Enterprises Foundation of the American Economy Foundation of the American Economy 94 percent of all contracts with USTDA are signed with SMEs 94 percent of all contracts with USTDA are signed with SMEs 50 percent of grants awarded by USTDA won by SMEs 50 percent of grants awarded by USTDA won by SMEs
Transportation Sector: USTDAs Success 1 : 98
Transportation Sector
USTDA Aviation Sector: Obligations by Region ( ) TOTAL = $34,513,132
Aviation Sector: Results by Subsector Subsector Components ActivitiesExports Aircraft Engines3$3,500,386,500 Aircraft7$2,506,312,715 General Aviation22$82,305,897 ATM / Navigation14$64,089, – 2007: 122 activities generating over $6.5 billion in U.S. exports
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 Environmental Design Energy Efficiency Operations Energy Efficiency Operations General Aviation Growth General Aviation Growth Helicopters Helicopters
Surface Transportation Key SubSectors: Heavy Rail Heavy Rail IT/Security elements for IT/Security elements forports/shipping Intermodal Intermodal
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.
Contact USTDA U.S. Trade and Development Agency Telephone (703) Website: Henry Steingass, Regional Director, South and Southeast Asia Carl B. Kress, Regional Director, Middle East, North Africa and Europe Leila Aridi Afas, Director, Export Promotion