U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

Next week, USTDA will bring a delegation of South African municipal energy decision-makers to the United States to build industry partnerships and identify solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move toward more sustainable, resilient energy systems. The reverse trade mission will include site visits to Charlotte and Raleigh, NC; and Denver, CO, where the delegation will meet U.S. companies and municipal counterparts and see demonstrations of cutting-edge U.S. technologies.?More details, including how U.S. companies can register for the USTDA business briefing in Raleigh on October 22 and networking reception on October 24 in Denver: https://lnkd.in/eGsYC47G #SouthAfrica #Energy #MunicipalEnergy #GlobalClimatePartnership #Raleigh #Denver Power Africa

USTDA partner Dr. Funmi Adewara is getting deserved global recognition in this CNN story. We take pride in supporting women-led businesses like Mobihealth International that are leading the development of critical infrastructure across Africa: https://lnkd.in/gzpQ5tbz #Telehealth #PGI #Africa?

Today, USTDA announced that it has awarded a feasibility study grant to Burundi-based Weza Power SURL to help develop a rural electric utility with the capacity to connect nine million people to the national grid. Weza Power selected Washington, D.C.-based non-profit NRECA International to conduct the study. Details: https://lnkd.in/eHQG5MZT Access to electricity in Burundi is less than 2% for rural communities and 11% nationally; full implementation of the project is expected to increase access to 70% and 76%, respectively. The USTDA-funded study will help lay the groundwork for the creation of the utility and recommend pathways for unlocking additional financing and deploying innovative U.S.-made technologies and services. By adding a U.S. commercial nexus to the project, USTDA’s work will complement development assistance provided by USAID, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and U.S. government-led Power Africa initiative. Prosper Africa #Burundi #Electricity #Connectivity #GlobalClimatePartnership

Next week, USTDA will bring a delegation of Nigerian oil and gas industry decision-makers to the United States to build partnerships that will support Nigeria’s climate goals by accelerating the deployment of methane detection and abatement technology. The delegation will travel to Washington, D.C.; Pittsburgh, PA; Midland-Odessa, TX; and Houston to meet U.S. companies, connect with federal and state policymakers, and see demonstrations of cutting-edge U.S. technologies. Details, including how U.S. companies can register for the Oct. 29 business briefing in TX: https://lnkd.in/e2GCgepY #Nigeria #GlobalClimatePartnership #MethaneAbatement

#ICYMI At #UNGA79, Eric Haxthausen, USTDA Senior Advisor for Climate, Partnerships and Innovation?shared with Foreign Policy the critical role the agency plays in financing green growth and scaling next-gen energy solutions. Interested in learning more about our mission? Visit us at USTDA.gov #Infrastructure #InfrastructureDevelopment #GlobalClimatePartnership #FlashbackFriday

#NorthCarolina and #Colorado area companies: USTDA will host a business briefing Oct. 22 in #Raleigh, NC and a reception Oct. 24 in #Denver, CO for U.S. firms to share their energy solutions with South African municipal decisionmakers and learn about potential opportunities in #SouthAfrica’s growing municipal energy sector. The delegation will include key South African energy decisionmakers across major municipalities who are seeking information on U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to self-generate or procure energy directly from Independent Power Producers. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/e7T5kTuQ #Energy #MunicipalEnergy Power Africa

#Chicago area: Register for USTDA’s Oct 29th business briefing to learn about opportunities in #Brazil’s freight rail sector. Delegates representing key Brazilian freight rail organizations will present on their modernization projects and initiatives and discuss their needs for U.S. technologies and equipment. Register: https://lnkd.in/e7fPCvMt #Rail #Railway #RailIndustry

#RequestForProposals: Alexandria Petroleum Company seeks feasibility study support to improve the #EnvironmentalHealthandSafety protocols of its of its El Max refinery in Alexandria, Egypt. By identifying and addressing the facility’s priority safety and fire protection needs, the refinery will increase safety for workers and limit greenhouse gas emissions and environmental damage. Applications are now due by October 15: https://ow.ly/9vcy50SWMlu #Egypt #Infrastructure #EHS

Did you know? U.S. companies can work on USTDA-funded opportunities overseas by submitting proposals to our host country grant recipients. Check out current overseas RFPs at https://lnkd.in/gEHcvWHq

Today, USTDA announced a continuation of last year’s record-breaking results, generating an average of $231 in U.S. exports for every dollar programmed to facilitate infrastructure development in emerging economies. In fiscal year 2024, new U.S. exports identified by USTDA brought the Agency’s total to $120 billion of exports associated with the projects it has supported since its inception as an independent agency in 1992. Details: https://lnkd.in/eU4jD-Zb “USTDA’s unique mandate allows us to generate tremendous economic return on investment for U.S. taxpayers while delivering on the infrastructure priorities of our partners overseas,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director. “As the U.S. government’s overseas project preparation agency, we bring decades of experience to furthering projects that lead to high-quality, sustainable infrastructure using solutions made in America.” #Infrastructure #InfrastructureDevelopment #ProjectPreparation #Exports #GlobalClimatePartnership #GlobalProcurementInitiative