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1 Getting to Know USTDA: Our Work in the Information and Communication Technology Sector April 12, 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 Three Points USTDA helps small and medium enterprises expand their international footprint. USTDA helps U.S. ICT firms create jobs through the export of U.S. technologies. USTDA prioritizes the ICT Sector

5 ICT: Our Record of Success www.ustda.gov 1 : 38

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

7 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  50 percent of grants awarded by USTDA won by SMEs www.ustda.gov

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

9 ICT as a Cross Sector: FY 2006 – FY 2010 www.ustda.gov

10 ICT: Our Record of Success ICT: Our Record of Success Top Sub-Sectors: www.ustda.gov E-Commerce: 1 : 204 E-Commerce: 1 : 204 Telecommunications : 1 : 63 Telecommunications : 1 : 63 ( Fiber Optics, Satellites, Wireless, etc. ) Private Sector Finance: 1 : 50 Private Sector Finance: 1 : 50 Aviation: 1 : 38 Aviation: 1 : 38

11 East Africa Broadband Connectivity Initiative

12 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

13 Contact USTDA U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209 Telephone (703) 875-4357 Fax (703) 875-4009 Website: www.ustda.gov Paul Marin, Regional Director, Africa ICT Sector Lead (pmarin@ustda.gov) Leila Aridi Afas, Director, Export Promotion (lafas@ustda.gov) www.ustda.gov


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