Trade Capacity Buildings and Sector Development Activities

Sector Development Technical Assistance: USTDA provides technical assistance to help with the development of sector strategies, industry standards, and legal and regulatory regimes. This assistance helps to create a favorable business and trade environment. Transportation safety and security are particularly important sectors for USTDA's technical assistance work.

Training: USTDA provides training for foreign decision-makers in economic sectors where there are opportunities for the sale of U.S. equipment and services. The training is normally focused on technology or regulatory issues and is designed to give project sponsors a better understanding of U.S. experience and capabilities. Training can be conducted in the United States and/or in the host country.

Trade and Industry Advisors: Foreign government entities may obtain USTDA grants for trade and industry advisors. These advisors are typically located in ministries or municipalities where they can help with capacity building activities relevant to trade regulations, standards or the import of technology and additional expertise.