Commercial Law Development Program

The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce that advances U.S. business interests and national security objectives around the world ???? By promoting commercial legal reforms in foreign countries, CLDP helps level the playing field for American business. CLDP strengthens U.S. national security by closing legal and regulatory gaps that malign foreign actors exploit in critical sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and minerals ????? CLDP provides expert, government-to-government commercial legal assistance that ensures our evolving national security and economic interests are reflected in partner countries’ development objectives ????? CLDP assistance is carefully coordinated with the interagency to further USG policies and priorities ?? ??

The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce that advances U.S. business interests and national security objectives around the world ???? By promoting commercial legal reforms in foreign countries, CLDP helps level the playing field for American business. CLDP strengthens U.S. national security by closing legal and regulatory gaps that malign foreign actors exploit in critical sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and minerals ????? CLDP provides expert, government-to-government commercial legal assistance that ensures our evolving national security and economic interests are reflected in partner countries’ development objectives ????? CLDP assistance is carefully coordinated with the interagency to further USG policies and priorities ?? ??

??? The?20th #OneSouthAsia Conversation?on?Thursday, January 23, 8 am ET will focus on the role of #maritime ports in increasing regional and global trade and supporting shared prosperity in South Asia. It will convene senior representatives from government sectors, leading private enterprises, and international development agencies to discuss the opportunities of improving regional connectivity and driving trade through improvements in maritime port infrastructure, service provision, government policy and regulation, and institutional capacity. The discussion is being held in partnership with the The World Bank Group. If you have any questions for our panelists, please do email them prior at [email protected]. This event does not require any registration. Mark your calendars and visit the event page (https://lnkd.in/e4TyNtvh) for details and livestream.

?? ? On January 16, CLDP launched “Season 2” of its assistance program for Caribbean power sector regulators “Power Hours.”?With the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resources’ support, CLDP is excited to advance the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address Climate Change 2030 (PACC2030), help build regulatory capacity on the clean energy transition, and work with OOCUR: Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators.?This new season will feature various speakers focusing on key questions that regulators have. ?? In this first session, CLDP’s power attorneys shared with regulators what developers look for in the licensing and permitting process! ?? ?Tune in for our next Power Hours on February 13 focusing on regulatory frameworks for energy storage! ?? CLDP’s assistance is supported by the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resources, Power Sector Program. #PoweringChange #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #CLDP #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #PACC2030 #EnergyatState

?? ? Enhancing economic, technical, and policy skills required for implementing policies and managing sustainable regulatory systems for Caribbean utility regulators is key to developing new clean energy projects in the region.? ?? With support from the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resources' Power Sector Program under the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address Climate Change 2030 (PACC2030), CLDP is excited to help build capacity of members of St. Lucia’s regulator, National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC).?? ?From January 13-22, 2025, CLDP will sponsor 5 members of St. Lucia’s NURC to the University of Florida’s? Public Utility Research Center (UF Public Utility Research Center) / World Bank (The World Bank) International Training Program on Utility Regulation and Strategy in Gainesville, Florida.? ?? ??The international training program is for electric utility regulators and regulatory staff and incorporates case studies, practical exercises, and panel discussions with leading experts and international faculty over the course of 35 sessions.? #PACC2030 #PURC #NURC #EnergyatState #CLDP #EnergyRegulators

?? Leveraging private capital to develop power projects is a critical way for governments to efficiently address gaps in their power generation capacity while also reducing the financial strain on public funds. CLDP is supporting Iraq’s ambitious plan to expand its power generation by leveraging private capital through independent power projects. ?? ??CLDP in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the IRAQI MINISTRY OF ELECTRICTY, held a workshop for government officials on Best Practices in Structuring Financial Models for Power Projects. During the workshop, CLDP and its experts shared best practices in designing financial models, exploring these concepts through relevant regional case studies. ???? The workshop also emphasized the importance of transparent and predictable procurement processes and explained key provisions of power purchase agreements. This workshop is part of a multi-phase effort to support the development of independent power projects in Iraq. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ?? ??? ????????? ?? ??? ????? ????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ????? ????? ???????? ??????? ??????? ?? ?????? ??? ????? ?????? ?????? ?? ????? ????? ?????? ??? ??????? ??????. ????? ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? ??? ?????? ??????? ?????? ???? ????? ?????? ?? ???? ????????? ?? ??? ????? ????? ?? ???? ?????? ?????? ????????. ?? ??? ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? ???????? ?? ??????? ????????? ?? ????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???? ??? ????????? ????????? ??? ???? ????????? ?? ????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ??????. ????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? ??????? ???? ????????? ?? ????? ??????? ???????? ????????? ??? ???????? ?? ???? ????? ????? ??????? ??? ??? ???? ??? ???? ???? ????? ??? ????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ??? ???? ??????? ???????? ????????? ???? ??????. ????? ???? ????? ??? ???? ?? ??? ????? ??????? ???? ????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?? ??????.

???How do you “backwards plan” the regulation of a mine for its entire life??How can governments set the high expectations needed to attract responsible operators and protect the public? ? On Dec. 16-17, in Brasilia, Brazil, #CLDP’s #EnergyTransition Team, sponsored by U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resources, Energy and Minerals Governance Program, and in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy and the National Mining Agency, held a lively discussion on #minerals to cooperate on minerals governance topics, including legacy mines and mine closure regulations. CLDP met with #Brazil counterparts to support #sustainable development and attract responsible investment in #criticalminerals.

Climate Resilience, Trade Transformation: CLDP and Honduras Partner for a Brighter Future ?????? As climate change intensifies, traditional trade routes like the Panama Canal face increasing disruptions. ?? CLDP is taking bold steps to secure a resilient and prosperous future for Honduras' trade. We recently concluded a successful mission to Tegucigalpa, where we, alongside the Honduran National Commission for the Interoceanic Railway (CONFI), forged a strategic partnership to develop a transformative multimodal interoceanic railway system. This ambitious project will connect Honduras' Atlantic and Pacific coasts, unlocking new trade opportunities and bolstering economic growth. ? Why is this important? ·???????Diversified Trade Routes: Reduces reliance on single-point bottlenecks and mitigates climate-related risks. ·???????Economic Boost: Creates jobs, attracts foreign investment, and stimulates regional development. ·???????Enhanced Global Connectivity: Positions Honduras as a key player in international trade. ? Let's work together to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for Honduras! ?? #CLDP #Honduras #InteroceanicRailway #Logistics #Trade #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EconomicDevelopment #GlobalTrade #Partnership #Innovation US Embassy Tegucigalpa Resiliencia climática, transformación del comercio: CLDP y Honduras se asocian para un futuro mejor ?????? Mientras el cambio climático se intensifica, las rutas comerciales tradicionales como el Canal de Panamá se enfrentan a crecientes interrupciones. ??El CLDP está tomando medidas audaces para asegurar un futuro resiliente y próspero para el comercio de Honduras. Recientemente concluimos una exitosa misión a Tegucigalpa, donde, junto con la Comisión Nacional Hondure?a del Ferrocarril Interoceánico (CONFI), forjamos una asociación estratégica para desarrollar un sistema ferroviario interoceánico multimodal transformador . Este ambicioso proyecto conectará las costas atlántica y pacífica de Honduras, desbloqueando nuevas oportunidades comerciales e impulsando el crecimiento económico. ?Por qué es importante? ·???????Rutas comerciales diversificadas: Reduce la dependencia de cuellos de botella en un solo punto y mitiga los riesgos relacionados con el clima. ·???????Impulso económico: Crea empleo, atrae la inversión extranjera y estimula el desarrollo regional. ·???????Mejora de la conectividad global: Posiciona a Honduras como un actor clave en el comercio internacional. ?Trabajemos juntos para construir un futuro más sostenible y próspero para Honduras! ?? #CLDP #Honduras #FerrocarrilInteroceánico #Logística #Comercio #CambioClimático #Sostenibilidad #DesarrolloEconómico #ComercioGlobal #Asociación #Innovación ? ?

?? CLDP’s Central Asia Women’s Economic Empowerment Working Group Continues in Istanbul! ?? Women in Central Asia may face unique barriers as they work to build their businesses, attract investors, and build connections with international partners. At the same time, the region is actively seeking to build an increasingly inclusive business community, which promotes #women’seconomicempowerment, independence and participation in economic activity. ?????????? To address this matter, CLDP brought together 55 public and private sector representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, together with representatives from the community of Turkish women in business in Istanbul, Turkey, for the ongoing Central Asia Women’s Economic Empowerment Working Group, to explore the landscape of women’s participation business and trade across Central Asia. The first day of the program centered on the collection and use of sex-disaggregated data, where participating representatives shared concrete feedback on the ecosystem for data collection, storage and use in their respective countries, and actionable recommendations on how to best leverage data to advance women’s participation in the economy. On day two, CLDP pivoted to work directly with women entrepreneurs, providing coaching on how the women can grow their businesses, and providing space for networking with their Turkish counterparts. ?????? Thank you also to our partners at the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and to our expert speakers from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Center for Research and Policy Making - CRPM the National Foreign Trade Council, El Camino Travel and Arcascope #WEE #CentralAsia #Women’sEntrepreneurship

???????????? Governments, especially in small countries, are busy.?Why should governments allocate high-demand resources toward #IntellectualProperty rights enforcement? ?? #IPR intensive industries have an outsized contribution to domestic economies in terms of GDP development, providing high-wage jobs, and attracting high-quality foreign investment ?? IPR crime like counterfeiting and piracy have the highest global annual value of any illicit trade industry – even more than human trafficking and narcotics.?Financial gains from these IPR crimes can be laundered and reinvested into other areas in which organized criminals work. ?? #Counterfeit pharmaceuticals, personal health products, food items, and alcohol often lead to serious personal injury or death. ?? Counterfeit items are made in unregulated factories, leaving room for environmental and social injustices to occur. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, UK Intellectual Property Office, and React are with Commercial Law Development Program in #Prizren, #Kosovo this week with colleagues from the Kosovan and #Albanian governments to discuss these topics and more.