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Call for Initial Proposals
For nearly 30 years, USTDA has connected African project sponsors and U.S. companies, bringing innovative private sector solutions to development challenges. USTDA is now welcoming initial proposals to expand its grant-based support for feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that advance the U.S. government’s Prosper Africa and Power Africa initiatives, as well as USTDA’s Access Africa initiative.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Initiatives
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Power Africa
Access Africa
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Sub-Saharan Africa Events
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Reverse Trade Mission: Access Africa Digital Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. | Bay Area, CA
Reverse Trade Mission: Access Africa Digital Infrastructure
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Reverse Trade Mission: West Africa Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation
Boston, MA | San Diego, CA
Reverse Trade Mission: West Africa Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation
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Business Briefing: Access Africa Digital Infrastructure
Washington, D.C.
Business Briefing: Access Africa Digital Infrastructure
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Business Briefing: West Africa Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation
Arlington, VA
Business Briefing: West Africa Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation
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Press Releases

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USTDA Launches Call for Initial Proposals to Expand Africa Initiatives
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency issued a call for initial proposals to expand its grant-based support for feasibility studies, technical…

USTDA Announces New Export Multiplier, Highest ROI in Agency History
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Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced another record-breaking return on its investment and the highest since its founding in 1992.…

USTDA Announces New Presence in Africa, Plans for Indo-Pacific Expansion
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency today announced the opening of its newest overseas presence in Nairobi, Kenya, and the creation of…

USTDA Supports Côte d’Ivoire’s First Major Solar Minigrid Project
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Ministère du Pétrole, de l’Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables of…

USTDA Supports Wind Power in Mozambique
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Maputo, Mozambique – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency expanded its support for Mozambique’s energy sector by funding two projects that will help deliver electricity…

Trade Leads

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The Gambia Port of Banjul Redevelopment
Trade Lead

Background: The U.S. Embassy in Banjul wishes to inform U.S. companies that the Government of the Republic of The Gambia (GOTG) will soon be seeking…

Success Stories
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Advancing Weather Forecasting in South Africa

South Africa has one of the world’s most effective weather forecasting and warning systems, providing accurate and important information to millions of citizens and a…

Advancing Weather Forecasting in South Africa
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Cybersecurity for South Africa

With one of the most advanced ICT infrastructures in Africa, South Africa is also a frequent target of cyber-criminals. In fact, the country has the…

Cybersecurity for South Africa
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Building Climate Resilience in Africa with Innovative U.S. Weather Technologies

USTDA is building sub-Saharan Africa’s climate resilience by introducing new, American-made weather service capabilities and early warning systems that protect lives and preserve agricultural sectors…

Building Climate Resilience in Africa with Innovative U.S. Weather Technologies