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Director’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

USTDA Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

USTDA Eligibility Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The USTDA Tool Chest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USTDA Helps Small and Medium-Size Firms Compete in Overseas Markets . . . . . . . . Building Alliances With Other Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance and Development Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Country of the Year: Romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supporting U.S. Foreign Policy Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Transportation and Supply Chain Security Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trade Capacity Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reconstruction Efforts and Natural Disaster Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Asia: Building Capacity to Facilitate Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Spotlight on Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Eurasia: Promoting Reconstruction, Economic Reform and Regional Cooperation . . 

Spotlight on Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Central and Eastern Europe: Energizing the Emerging Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Africa and the Middle East: Empowering Regional Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Spotlight on Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Latin America and the Caribbean: Expanding Trade Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Spotlight on Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

USTDA Client Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FY 2003 Program Activities by Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

FY 2003 Program Activities — Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

USTDA Staff Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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A survey of the diverse activities funded bythe U.S. Trade and Development Agency(USTDA) in fiscal year (FY) 2003 demonstrates the agency’s strong commitment tosupport quality overseas developmentprojects. Already, these activities have laidimportant groundwork for cooperationbetween U.S. firms and overseas projectsponsors that will produce significantcommercial and developmental results asthe related projects are implemented. 

USTDA’s experienced and dedicated staff isthe cornerstone of our success, but theagency cannot fulfill its mission alone. Atevery level, USTDA relies on small andmedium-sized U.S. businesses to provide uswith technical expertise. In fact, small enterprises have received more than one-third of

USTDA funding, including both programand administrative activities, over the pastfive years.One of the highlights of 2003 was theseminar USTDA sponsored at the agency’sheadquarters for small and medium-sizedfirms seeking to expand their internationalbusiness. This event drew participants fromacross the country interested in joining the

pool of available experts to performUSTDA-funded activities. Similar eventsare planned for 2004 to expose even moresmall businesses to opportunities to workwith USTDA. USTDA is known for tailoring the mostappropriate and effective method of assistance to a potential project. During 2003,USTDA provided more than $20 million tosupport trade capacity-building activities.This area is an important component ofthe agency’s mission and includes many

examples of the way the agency bringsthe right elements together to achieve keydevelopment objectives. These innovative activities, which include a

mix of both traditional and more expansivepolicy-based activities, seek to promoteeconomic development in host countries byestablishing the necessary framework forincreased trade. Examples include: technicalassistance for the primary telecommunications provider in Serbia to comply with new,more market-based regulations; an orientation visit for officials from Southern AfricanCustoms Union countries as part of the freetrade agreement negotiation process; a

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for U.S. company involvement. USTDA’s remarkable record during FY 2003reflects the strong interest in the agency’sprogram around the world. Developingcountries are reaching out to learn fromthe world’s best practices and asking

for U.S. expert analysis and advice asthey promote economic growth andsustainable development. As we respond to this demand, it is important to measure our results. The Bush

Administration has placed a strong emphasison commercially oriented development inU.S. foreign assistance programs. This focus,a longstanding component of the USTDAprogram, is critical because it represents aneffective strategy to achieve long-termdevelopmental objectives around the globe.For many years, USTDA has used U.S.exports as an indicator of our success. Itis significant to note that the value of U.S.exports associated with USTDA investmentstopped $21 billion last year. This total showsthe export value of our program and tellspart of the story regarding developmental

impact on host countries.To ensure that the story of the effectiveness

of the USTDA program is fully told, USTDAis engaged in a process of strengthening ouranalysis of the developmental impact of our

activities. This effort is designed to provideall of us, USTDA, the business community,foreign project sponsors, and other parts of

the U.S. Government, with a more completepicture of the full impact of our joint efforts.USTDA has a unique dual trade and development mission and it is important that weaccount for the results in both areas andreport on those successes. Critical to our future success is the participation and support that USTDA receives fromour many partners, including other U.S.Government agencies, overseas projectsponsors, and the U.S. business community.I look forward to sharing the results of ourcontinued joint efforts. Thelma J. AskeyDirectorU.S. Trade and Development Agency A survey of the diverse 

by the U.S. Trade and Developfiscal year 2003 demonstratestrong commitment to suppodevelopment projects.

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The agency’s dual mandate of promotingU.S. commercial interests and host countrydevelopment gives USTDA the unique ability to foster public-private partnerships.These efforts are designed to engage U.S.private sector technologies, expertise, andbest practices in meeting overseas developmental challenges. USTDA activities play akey role in establishing the infrastructurenecessary for economies to grow and fortrade to take place, and enhance the abilityof U.S. firms to do business overseas. USTDA uses a tested model that providesa successful “road map” to success forU.S. companies. As the diagram represents, USTDA assistsboth U.S. companies and foreign projectsponsors through a seven-tiered approach:■ Level 1 — USTDA works with a host

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The global environment in which the agency operates is rapidly evolving and USTDA is using its program to 

these challenges. A quick-response agency of President George W. Bush’s foreign assistance team, USTDA 

as an efficient and dynamic organization that delivers tailored solutions and tangible results for U.S businesses 

in an ever-changing global environment.

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the Grantee until the activity is complete.Invoices from the U.S. firm are sent to theGrantee for its review and approvalbefore being forwarded to USTDA forpayment.

■ Level 7 — An assessment is made on

whether or not USTDA’s activity ledto project implementation. From here,success is assessed in terms of USTDA’shit rate, export multiplier and developmental impact.

USTDA Eligibility CriteriaFor funding consideration, most proposalssubmitted to USTDA are evaluated based onthe following criteria: • The likelihood of receiving implementation financing and having a procurement

process that provides “equal access”to U.S. firms;

• Whether the proposal represents an

opportunity for sales of U.S. goodsand services that is many timesgreater than the initial investmentof USTDA assistance;

• The priority of the proposal to the

project sponsor and the country wherethe project is located; and

• Whether competition from foreign

companies that may receive other supportfrom their governments is involved.

Due to budgetary constraints and the highdemand for USTDA funding, not all projectsthat meet USTDA funding criteria can besupported. USTDA’s priorities vary fromcountry to country and the level of assistancedepends on the agency’s annual appropriatedbudget, the commitment by the developingcountry to trade reform or infrastructuredevelopment, U.S. commercial and nationalsecurity interests, and USTDA’s capability todeliver assistance and measure results.USTDA supports over 360 activities eachyear designed to engage U.S. private sectortechnologies, expertise and best practices in

meeting the challenges of developing countries. The agency’s focus is on economicsectors that represent significant exportpotential or policy impact, including energy

and power, environmental services, transportation, health care, education, telecommunications and mining and mineralsdevelopment. The agency’s brand of foreignassistance is country-driven and commercially oriented, creating excellent prospectsfor private sector-led economic growthand development. 

The USTDA Tool ChestUSTDA provides early project planningsupport to overseas development projects.The agency’s tool chest is comprised of awide variety of program activities designedto support developmental activities and U.S.commercial interests, including: (1) technicalassistance and training, (2) feasibilityand specialized studies, (3) conferences,(4) orientation visits for host countryrepresentatives, and (5) definitional missionsand desk studies. • Technical Assistance: USTDA provides

technical assistance (TA) typically relatedto the legal and regulatory framework

necessary for successful project implementation or the development of a specific sector. TA also can help a countryto adopt market-opening policies andprocedures so that it can more effectivelyparticipate in the benefits of trade andthe world economy. USTDA also provides

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foreign investment in the country’s mining sector. Thinvestment regime and offered advice on how the coand regulatory system. Argentine officials credit the their foreign investment laws, which resulted in a suin mining. More than $400 million in U.S. exports, smining equipment, are associated with this USTDA a

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• Feasibility and Other Specialized

Studies: Feasibility studies (FS) assess

a project’s viability by evaluating its technical, financial, legal, environmental, andeconomic aspects. These studies provideU.S. companies with an opportunity toget in on the “ground floor” of aproject’s development by highlightingU.S. solutions for its implementation.

In FY 2003, USTDA funded 98 feasibilitystudies.Specialized studies take a variety of forms.They can facilitate trade negotiations orenhance a country’s trade capacity in aparticular sector. Examples include trade

and investment barrier studies, portionsof larger feasibility studies, and needsassessment and market studies.

• Conferences: USTDA sponsors forums

for U.S. firms to conduct one-on-onemeetings with key international procurement officials and decision makers.USTDA conferences aim to familiarizeproject sponsors with U.S. goods and services and build relationships in the process.Attendees receive project resource guidesthat contain financial, technical, and

contact details for the showcased projects.

A U.S. company representative can expectto meet between 20-25 project sponsorsat a typical conference. During the period

between 1995 and 2002, USTDA’s

conferences helped U.S. companies report$559 million in exports of U.S. goodsand services. In FY 2003, USTDA hosted 7 conferencesin sectors such as electronic government,waste-to-energy and renewable energy,flood management, Afghanistan reconstruction, and transportation securityunder the Secure Trade in the AsiaPaci

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three water supply and control feasibility studies for and Environment. The feasibility study contractors, BTudor Engineering, were hired by Venezuelan officiadetailed engineering and financing plans for the profunded work performed by the U.S. contractors, nearesulted and U.S. Export-Import Bank of the United S

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that USTDA sponsored in October 2000 in Philadelptions made at USTDA conferences can result in conccompanies. For this Conference, Southeast Europe wBulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Romprojects funded by the World Bank and the EuropeaDevelopment (EBRD). This event was designed to brifrom the six countries and over 200 U.S. companies could be matched with technologies and capabilities result of this event, officials from Westinghouse Proca division of Emerson, met with representatives of thand were awarded a contract to supply electrical conequipment. This contract garnered over $14 million 

CONFERENCE SUCCESS:

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Fez Controlled Landfill in Morocco arean example of how the agency followsprojects through to implementation andhow USTDA’s involvement can helpU.S. firms to secure lucrative overseascontracts. Following the success of aUSTDA-funded feasibility study, theagency awarded a $100,000 traininggrant in support of the bid by EdgeboroInternational, Inc. and SadatInternational, both of New Jersey, toconstruct and operate the landfill. In2002, the U.S. consortium was awardedthe $14 million contract. During FY2003, USTDA-funded training began forMoroccan waste management officialson the treatment of leachate, whichinvolves the collection of potentiallyhazardous liquids in landfills.

TRAINING SUCCESS: 

Jack Clemons (left), Vice President for Strategic Systems

of Lockheed Martin Transportation and SecuritySolutions, and Dhimitraq Rafti (right), AlbanianDeputy Minister of Transport and Telecommunications,sign an agreement to implement a new air traffic

management system for Albania. A feasibility studyco-funded by USTDA and Lockheed Martin laid theground work for this $33 million contract.
USTDA has a strong record of supporting small business. For example, small U.S.

firms carry out all initial USTDA-fundedproject research through definitionalmission (DM) and desk study (DS) contracts. In fiscal year 2003, USTDA workedwith 82 different small enterprises on over46 DMs and 122 DSs. In fact, USTDAwould not be able to succeed in accomplishing its mission without the effortsof the many small and medium-sizedbusinesses that work with the agency.

To encourage new small businesses to

work with the agency, USTDA sponsored aone-day contract opportunities seminar forsmall and medium-sized businesses. Thehighlight of the day’s events was a keynoteaddress by the Honorable Hector V. Barreto,Administrator of the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration, who emphasized the BushAdministration’s commitment to supportingopportunities for small businesses both

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assistance, USTDA requires that independent evaluations of the proposals beprepared. These independent evaluationscan take the form of either a definitionalmission (DM) or a desk study (DS). ADM provides a detailed evaluation of theproposal, involving travel to the designated region. A DS provides quick analysis of a proposal and is produced withinthe United States. Both DMs and DSs arecarried out exclusively by small U.S. 

businesses and often enable small firms toestablish contacts that lead to other international opportunities.In the coming year, USTDA plans to furtherutilize this tool chest in working towardsa more integrated approach to projects.Specifically, the agency will look at the

outcome of initial investments made anddetermine if additional support is necessaryto move specific projects forward toimplementation. ■

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When the Electric Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was considering the

privatization of their newest generation plants, they requested that USTDA organizean OV for their officials to examine how privately owned plants in the United Statesoperate. EGAT later signed contracts with the technical consultants who organized thevisit. The two companies facilitated the bidding process and helped EGAT to establisha transparent process. The results were lower electricity costs for EGAT and a moreefficient plant operation. 

ORIENTATION VISIT SUCCESS: 

Millennium Science & Engineering, an environmental consulting firm, is a prime

example of a small U.S. firm’s entry into the international arena through USTDA.In 1996, Millennium Science & Engineering was awarded its first DS and DMcontracts. Having gained an understanding about USTDA, the company proposed afeasibility study for a wastewater treatment project at the MOL Duna Refinery inHungary. After completing the study, the firm won several contracts related to theproject that Earth Tech, a U.S. company, signed with MOL to construct and operatethe wastewater treatment facility.

DEFINITIONAL MISSION AND DESK STUDY SUCCESS: 

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OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRADEREPRESENTATIVE (USTR):

Trade capacity-building activities associated with World Trade Organization andfree trade agreement (FTA) negotiations,such as the U.S.-Central American FTA

and the U.S.-Southern African CustomsUnion FTA.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE:

USTDA receives policy guidance from theDepartment of State and works closelywith the U.S. Agency for InternationalDevelopment (USAID) and U.S.Embassies and Consulates around theglobe. USTDA has funded a number ofactivities in direct support of the STARInitiative, in which the State Departmentserves as the lead agency.

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK 

OF THE UNITED STATES (EX-IM):

Thirty percent of U.S. exports associatedwith USTDA-funded activities are financedby Ex-Im Bank loans and guarantees.USTDA reports are designed to facilitatefinancing by Ex-Im and other financialentities accessible to foreign project sponsors wanting to buy U.S. equipment. 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE’S FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (FCS):

Combining USTDA activities withFCS local contacts and expertiseprovides U.S. companies with anenhanced level of service.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):

USTDA draws upon private sectorresources and DOT technical expertise,including the Federal Aviation Administration, in the area of aviation safety. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY:

Joint activities with the Directorate ofBorder and Transportation Security inthe areas of customs and transportationand supply chain security enhancesDepartment of Homeland Security and

USTDA effectiveness in these areas.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY:

Treasury and USTDA engage in cooperative efforts on economic and trade issues toencourage market economics and greatertransparency in developing markets. 

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Building Alliances With Other AgenciesUSTDA works effectively with other U.S. Government agencies to bring their particularexpertise and resources to a development objective. As such, USTDA is an active member of the Trade Policy Coordinating Committee (TPCC), supporting interagency efforts

to benefit U.S. companies operating around the globe. In fact, during FY 2003, USTDA

hosted two separate one-week TPCC training sessions for employees of TPCC memberagencies in its Business Center. By coordinating its efforts with those of other agencies,USTDA is able to significantly enhance its value to U.S. businesses and increase itseffectiveness in supporting U.S. trade, economic development and foreign policy goals.Examples include: 

USTDA maintains an active program in Pakistanthat covers a number of critical infrastructureareas, such as telecommunications, housing, and

water supply, and increases the country’s tradecapacity. Pictured here (left to right) are U.S.Treasury Secretary John Snow, U.S. Ambassador to

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MeasurementFor many years, USTDA has used its hit rateand export multiplier to measure its successin furthering U.S. foreign commercial objectives. Through these tools, USTDA alsomeasured, in part, its developmental impacton host countries. In FY 2003, USTDAworked in coordination with the Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) to design amore complete measurement of the agency’simpact on host country economic development. With all of USTDA measurements, itis important to understand that the projectsthat the agency supports often take manyyears to reach implementation and beginproducing measurable results.De

velopmental Impact

In FY 2003, USTDA participated in its firstPerformance Assessment Rating Tool (PART)exercise facilitated by OMB. Through thisexercise, USTDA adopted additional measurement criteria focused on: 1) infrastructureand industrial projects; 2) the adoption ofmarket-oriented reform; 3) the creation of10 or more host country jobs, or the trainingof 10 or more individuals; and 4) the transferof advanced technology or increased productivity. This evaluation procedure involves

tracking implemented USTDA-supportedprojects that produce results in some or all ofthese four categories. 

The Export Multiplier RatioThe export multiplier ratio measures U.S.exports associated with foreign projects thatUSTDA has assisted relative to the amountinvested in USTDA activities. Since USTDA’screation, agency-supported projects haveproduced over $21 billion in exports. Withinthe last ten-year period for which USTDAhas sufficient data (1992–2001), the agency’swork has helped U.S. companies export morethan $35 for every $1 of USTDA fundsinvested in these projects. The Hit RateThe hit rate consists of the proportion ofUSTDA activities that produce U.S. exports.USTDA’s hit rate is currently over 35%,meaning that over 35% of USTDA projectsresult in U.S. exports. This is a notablepercentage since projects in developing

economies are inherently high risk due tolocal economic factors and competitionfrom other nations.

USTDA uses a variety of tools to garnertangible results that effect the developmentof host countries and further the export ofU.S. goods and services.

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An unstable political environment in the transition years arecession at the end of the 1990s have today given way to ma

strong economic growth. Inflation is down, the stock market ment are up, and economic growth may top five percent in Romanian membership in the Euro-Atlantic institutions, suTreaty Organization and the European Union (EU), is in simore to accomplish, Romania’s achievements have been imp

T HE STORY OF R OMANIA’ S E CONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN RECENT YEA

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Throughout this period, Romania has

looked outward to strengthen its economicand strategic partnership with the UnitedStates. The country has been particularlyadept at partnering with USTDA in pursuitof that objective. USTDA has a long and productive trackrecord in Romania. In FY 2003, the country

was the leading USTDA grant recipient inEurope for the second year running, with 19

activities totaling $3.1 million. This portfolioincluded investments in the informationtechnology, telecommunications, electricity,

petrochemicals, oil and gas, and transportation sectors.Most importantly, the USTDA partnershipwith Romania is yielding benefits for bothRomania’s economic development andAmerican exporters. In fact, the total number of successful USTDA projects doubledduring the past year alone. In one example,USTDA funded a pilot project a year ago toexamine technologies that would reduce therisks and damages of flooding. As a result ofthis early planning assistance, in the Fall of2003, Lockheed Martin Corporation ofBethesda, Maryland signed a $46 millioncommercial contract, a first step toward

implementation of the DESWAT, orDestructive Waters, project.

While the DESWAT project was the mostrecent chapter in the successful USTDARomania partnership, there have been many

others. Among them, perhaps the mostenduring focus for the agency in Romania,has been in the energy sector. The highlightof USTDA’s Romania program in FY 2003was an OV for a delegation of Romanianenergy officials, led by the RomanianMinister of Economy and Commerce DanIon Popescu. The OV also included the heads

of every major state-owned energy companyin the country and a large delegation of

Romanian private sector leaders. This yearalso saw several new feasibility study grantsin the energy sector: two separate activitiesfor the transmission company Transelectrica,one looking at a transmission substation anda second at a telecommunications plant; andrefinery modernization studies for Petrom

and Rompetrol, the leading Romanian publicand private sector oil refiners, respectively. As a result of this strong and diverse relationship, Romania’s impressive economic

performance, and the successful impact of

the agency’s activities in Romania, USTDA isproud to honor Romania as its 2003 Countryof the Year. USTDA continues to believe that Romania isan outstanding environment for the agency’sspecial brand of commercially-orienteddevelopment assistance, given the breadth ofdevelopment assistance opportunities in the

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are: Jean Constantinescu, Director General of NDC;USTDA Chief of Staff Carl Kress; USTDA Regional

Director for Europe Ned Cabot; and Razvan Purdila,Director of the Project Management Unit at NDC.

The USTDA partnership with Romania is yielding benefits forboth Romania’s economic development and American exporters.
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Transportation and SupplyChain Security Management The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001and continuing terrorism around the worldillustrate how critical the internationaltransport system is to economic and nationalsecurity. Economies must promote theefficient and reliable movement of peopleand goods across borders, while preventingthe tools of transport from becoming toolsof terrorism. USTDA has established mechanisms todeliver essential capacity building, technicalassistance, training, and project planningexpertise to developing countries for supplychain security and management projects.In doing so, USTDA works with countrieson early project definition to aid them infully clarifying their institutional capacityneeds along with their developmental goals.In FY 2003, the agency engaged in a largenumber of activities that directly supportedU.S. global transportation and securityobjectives. Many activities relate to the goalsput forth by the United States and other

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)members in the Secure Trade in the APECRegion (STAR) Initiative. During FY 2003,USTDA sponsored a widely attendedSTAR conference in Bangkok that highlighted transportation and supply chainsecurity management projects in the AsiaPacific region.Examples of USTDA activities in this sectorin other parts of the world include studies onthe development of a civil aviation securitymaster plan in Romania, the introduction ofan automated manifest verification technology in Central America, and the constructionof a vessel traffic system in the Gulf of Suez. 

Trade Capacity Building Trade capacity building is an important partof the USTDA portfolio, and is an areawhere the agency has had significant success. During FY 2003, USTDA provided over$20 million in trade capacity-building assistance worldwide. USTDA works closely withthe Office of the U.S. Trade Representative(USTR) to focus the agency’s trade capacitybuilding efforts in areas that are most useful

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Supporting U.S. Foreign Policy Initiatives

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is known for its rapid response 

a dynamic and challenging world. The agency’s size provides the agility 

quickly to global events and developments, thereby effectively supporting impolicy initiatives. Highlights of USTDA foreign policy-related activities in FY 2

Geoffrey Jackson, USTDA Assistant to the Directorfor Policy Planning and Regional Director for Asia,moderated the opening plenary at the STARConference in Bangkok, Thailand in February2003. Jackson (far left) is pictured here with thespeakers from that session (left to right): PiamsakMilintachinda, Executive Director of the APEC

Secretariat; Darryl Johnson, U.S. Ambassador toThailand; Tej Bunnag, Permanent Secretary ofForeign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ofThailand; and Larry Greenwood, U.S. Ambassadorto APEC.

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commitment by the developing country totrade reform, U.S. commercial and nationalsecurity interests, and the agency’s ability todeliver assistance and measure results. Theagency works with countries in order todefine their own developmental goals andneeds to ensure that USTDA support is bothproductive and effective.An example is USTDA’s work in the information technology (IT) sector in CentralAmerica as part of the U.S.-CentralAmerican Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)negotiations. Specifically, USTDA is assisting Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,Honduras, and Nicaragua in advancinglocally identified trade-related IT priorityprojects. In addition to helping U.S. andregional firms to maximize the benefits of

the CAFTA agreement when it is concludedand implemented, these projects also areexpected to benefit U.S. firms through

procurement opportunities associatedwith their implementation.

Reconstruction Efforts andNatural Disaster ManagementFostering both short- and long-term economic reconstruction projects inAfghanistan and Iraq is critical to the successful rebuilding of both countries. USTDAis uniquely situated to provide the commercially oriented assistance that is crucial toachieving this goal in each nation.

USTDA was able to move quickly to deliverassistance in Afghanistan, and the agency isin the initial stages of doing so in Iraq. InAfghanistan, USTDA’s early activities alreadyhave led to specific investments by U.S.companies in hotel and airline projects thatwill support the overall reconstructioneffort. USTDA’s Afghanistan: Rebuildinga Nation conference, held in June 2003,

also is beginning to have an impact, as U.S.companies explore new commercial opportunities in that country. USTDA policyoriented work in Afghanistan, particularlyin the telecommunications sector, also isbearing fruit, with the launch of a newcellular network in the summer of 2003.In Iraq, there is an important role forUSTDA to play in putting the private sectorto work in many industrial sectors essentialto development efforts, including transportation, telecommunications, electricpower, and oil and gas (upstream development, as well as refineries and petrochemicals, including fertilizer production). These

are key infrastructure sectors, in which theneed will be great for new investment andin which the population will receive directand tangible benefits. In addition to man-made disasters such aswar, natural disasters can inflict terrible suffering and economic ruin on the countries

where they strike. The good news is that

sophisticated U.S. technologies can mitigatethe effects of natural disasters by predictingtheir occurrence and helping governments tomanage their responses more effectively.USTDA is supporting a variety of activitiesdesigned to assist countries in respondingto future natural disasters. For example,

USTDA sponsored a Flood Management

Strategies: Recovery and Preventionsymposium in Prague during FY 2003.The symposium was part of the U.S.Government’s response to the devastationcaused by the historic floods in 2002 inCentral Europe and provided a forum fordiscussion on reconstruction efforts andstrategies to prevent future flood damage.Since this event, USTDA has awarded twogrants related to specific flood preventionprojects in the region. USTDA is also supporting flood preventionactivities in other parts of the world. In

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Thailand, for example, USTDA is fundinga study on a flood forecasting andwarning system. Environmental Services Basic environmental services, such as cleanwater, wastewater treatment, and solid wastemanagement, are vital resources for growthin developing countries. In 2003, USTDAcontinued a strong program designed to give

developing countries the technical assistance, training, and improved access to innovative U.S. technologies and the engineeringand financial expertise needed to solve theirenvironmental challenges.The implementation of several USTDAfunded projects this year is testimony to the

success of USTDA’s environmental program.In Hungary, a USTDA-funded study assisteda private Hungarian oil company in itsefforts to improve the environmental standards of its refinery on the Danube River.This project yielded a $35 million 15-yearcontract award to Earth Tech of Long Beach,

California, for the construction and operation of a major wastewater treatment plant.In Morocco, a New Jersey consortium wasawarded a build-operate-transfer contractfor the Fez Landfill following a USTDAfunded study and training grant.Financing is critical for any infrastructureproject. This year, several USTDA projectsaddressed the need for fresh approaches tofinancing for water supply projects. In India,USTDA awarded a grant to Tamil NaduUrban Infrastructure Financial Services Ltd.

to fund an innovative technical assistance

project that will help secure sub-sovereignfinancing by issuing bonds through a waterand sanitation pooled fund. In Ghana,LEMNA International of Minneapolis,Minnesota, recently won a contract for awater infrastructure rehabilitation andexpansion project using an innovative public-private financing structure based on acombination of grant funds and user fees.In Latin America, several projects funded inFY 2003 focused on developing the legal andregulatory institutions required to keep up

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nations achieve their power needs, includingprojects such as the Al-Ibrahyymia and HofaWind Power project in Jordan, the BiomassGeneration Project in Ghana, and the East

Africa Geothermal Conference. USTDAfunding for coal bed methane developmentprojects in India, China and Botswanapromises to provide significant amounts ofclean burning natural gas to these energydeficit countries.

Middle East PartnershipInitiative (MEPI)USTDA’s well-known commercially focusedprograms promote the Middle EastPartnership Initiative (MEPI) objectives of

global competitiveness and foreign anddomestic investment in MEPI countries. USTDA has a long history of supportingtransportation projects in the region, suchas aviation safety and infrastructure

improvements, port expansions andupgrades, and vessel traffic management.The agency is planning a transportation andtrade security conference to take place inthe Middle East in FY 2004 that will support

U.S. Government led anti-terrorism initiatives in the transportation of goods into

the U.S. customs territory. 

In addition, USTDA has considerable experience in the region in telecommunicationsand IT sector development. The agencylooks forward to developing more programsthat support the MEPI “Digital ReadinessCross-Cut” theme as U.S. economic tieswith our trading partners in the Middle East

continue to strengthen.

USTDA sponsored a Waste-to-Energy and Renewable

Energy in FY 2003 highlighting over 20 projects inCentral and Eastern Europe. Pictured here aremembers of a regulatory panel at the conference.

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At the same time, the Asia program is supportingregional cooperation and expanding activities inemerging economies throughout the region, including Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Asian governments aredemonstrating commitments to supporting keyinfrastructure sectors and prioritizing overall government and business efficiency to improve theirinvestment potential. As such, USTDA focusedattention on development themes in areas includinginformation and communications, environment,energy and natural resources, and transportationsecurity and efficiency.Investment in the effective development and use ofinformation and communications technology (ICT)is a top priority for operational efficiency in Asia’s

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and emergency response sectors. In the areaof core banking and human resource systemsdevelopment, USTDA provided a grant toThailand’s Bank for Agriculture andAgricultural Cooperatives. Indonesia isapplying USTDA funds for ICT planning toimprove operations and security at the Port

of Tanjung Priok, the country’s largestinternational seaport. Elsewhere, the agencyintroduced ICT applications for emergencyresponse in China.USTDA’s programs continue to promote theimplementation of high priority environmental infrastructure activities. In China,USTDA funded several projects related towater supply, wastewater treatment, andsolid waste management. In India, theagency funded an orientation visit to familiarize water supply and wastewater treatment officials from five Indian states withU.S. technologies and best practices in that

sector. In Pakistan, USTDA developed amulti-sector program to develop basicinfrastructure. One example is the KarachiPort Trust Desalination project, which willassess the viability of large-scale desalinationin that country for the first time.

The Asia program continues to focus onenergy and natural resource developmentprojects in the region. This includes promoting business efficiency in the power sectorin Thailand, improving rural electrificationin the Philippines, providing technicalassistance for a coal-fired power plant in SriLanka, and developing the petroleum sectorin East Timor. The latter assistance helpeda U.S. consortium negotiate a multi-billiondollar liquefied natural gas project. In bothIndia and China, USTDA continued promoting the development of coalbed methane, aclean burning alternative fuel source.

In Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) economies, USTDA supported a

U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Nancy Powell andVice Admiral Ahmad Hayat, Chairman of theKarachi Port Trust, exchange documents at thesigning ceremony where USTDA awarded a grant topartially fund a study on a proposed desalinationplant in Karachi, Pakistan.

In China, USTDA awarded a grant to the Beijing Municipal Administration Commission (BMAC) to partially

fund a feasibility study on the construction of five composting facilities in Beijing. Seated here are Craig Allen(left), Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and Liang Guangsheng (right), Deputy Chairmanof BMAC, at the signing ceremony where the grant was conferred. 

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number of activities related to the Secure

Trade in the APEC Region (STAR)Initiative. In particular, USTDA funded aregional STAR conference that brought

together public and private sector representatives to identify solutions to regional security challenges. Recognizing the importanceof security throughout the entire APECregion, USTDA is working with Thailand toadvance supply chain security and trade

facilitation through the implementation of

the STAR-Bangkok/Laem Chabang PortEfficient and Secure Trade project, known asSTAR-BEST. Moreover, based on the recommendations of a USTDA funded securityassessment, Thailand has begun to improveits transportation security infrastructure byapproving the budget and redesign of thein-line baggage screening system at its newinternational airport. Significant U.S.exports are expected for this project.USTDA is assisting Sri Lanka with an assessment of its non-intrusive inspection equipment needs to maintain port security. AnIndian aviation security orientation visit willbring senior officials to the United States toidentify appropriate technologies for theirairports. Another grant targets the advancement of aviation safety in China. In addition,USTDA funded a feasibility study that willhelp China develop a trade capacity trainingprogram focused on increasing the efficiencyand production of its customs system.For the upcoming year, USTDA willcontinue to build upon its trade capacitybuilding work in Asia. As countries in the

Asia region seek improved trade facilitation

measures, USTDA will assist in identifyingand supporting projects that help the regionmeet the demands of increasing tradevolumes in a tighter security environment. ■

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell participated in ademonstration of the STAR-BEST project at the APECCEO Summit meeting in Bangkok, Thailand in October2003. Earlier in the year, USTDA awarded a grant tothe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand to fundcost-benefit analysis related to the STAR-BEST project. 

Thailand is a leader among developing

countries in the Asia region and has coordinated effectively with USTDA on projectsthat offer opportunities for U.S. firms.During FY 2003, USTDA activities inThailand focused on transportationsecurity, banking, the environment,electric power, information technologyand communications, and health care.

In particular, Thailand is advancing a number of 

projects with support from USTDA. Among these athe electronic sealing and tracking of cargo contaisystem and digital ground communications radio sinternational airport. Thailand also took the lead osafety technical assistance program designed to beIn addition, Thailand served as the host for a USTDsecurity conference. 

Through these and many other activities, USTDA’

to increase U.S. trade with and economic developmthe region.

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In FY 2003, USTDA awarded agrant to Kluaynamthai (KNT)Hospital Group to study theexpansion of KNT’s homehealth care program for theelderly in Thailand. Picturedhere (left to right) are USTDAAsia Business DevelopmentManager Stacy Bonnaffons;U.S. Ambassador to ThailandDarryl Johnson; the VicePresident of KNT Hospital,Sranyoo Chanate; and thePresident of KNT Hospital,Uraisri Chanate. 

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USTDA’s work in Afghanistan serve tohighlight the breadth of USTDA activitiesand the agency’s ability to respond quickly ina rapidly changing environment. In 2003,USTDA utilized the full range of its activitiesin Afghanistan, including desk studies,definitional missions, orientation visits,

feasibility studies, technical assistance,a major conference, and training. The highlight of USTDA’s 2003 Afghanprogram was the highly successfulAfghanistan: Rebuilding a NationConference, held in Chicago in June 2003.Key ministers of the Afghan government,

Eurasia 

Promoting Reconstruction, EconomicReform and Regional CooperationThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency Eurasia program continues to advance a number of important U.S. foreign

policy goals, including reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan andthe establishment of market economies in the countries of theformer Soviet Union. USTDA’s ability to deliver rapid assistancemakes the agency ideally suited for a region in which politicaland economic evolution is a continuing reality.

In FY 2004, USTDA’s Eurasia program will reflect

a growing recognition of the strategic importance ofdiversifying U.S. energy supplies, as well as the revivalof economic growth and commitment to reform in key

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countries in the region, particularly Russia and Turkey.” Daniel D. Stein

Regional Director, Eurasia

Afghanistan • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Georgia • Iraq • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan •Moldova • Russia • Turkey • Turkmenistan • Ukraine • Uzbekistan

LEFT TO RIGHT:Rachael Turner, Country ManagerDaniel D. Stein, Regional DirectorJoshua Sussman, Project Analyst*NOT PICTURED:Jennifer Snyder, Manager, Eurasia

Business Development, Ankara Office
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as well as the Afghan Ambassador to theUnited States, addressed the conference.During the conference, dozens of one-on-onemeetings were held between Afghan officialsand U.S. companies to discuss specific project opportunities. At one of the conferencelunches, the Overseas Private InvestmentCorporation signed a letter of commitmentfor the Hyatt Kabul project. The groundworkfor that project was laid by a USTDA hotelassessment carried out in early 2002.USTDA anticipates a strong program inAfghanistan in FY 2004, as the BushAdministration increases its assistance tothat country, and the U.S.-Afghan commercial relationships established at the Chicagoconference begin to evolve. Additionalcapacity-building activities are contemplatedin the civil aviation and petroleum sectors,as well as in the consulting engineering field. USTDA has worked hard to identify regionalprojects within Eurasia, which allow thecountries of the region to work together toachieve common goals. Thus, in FY 2003,USTDA provided continuing support for theBaku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline and theShah Deniz Gas Pipeline projects. Theseimportant projects will stimulate theeconomies of the countries involved, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey, andwill help guarantee their independence andterritorial integrity. In a similar vein,

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Ambassador William Taylor, Jr., State Department Coordinator of Assistance for Afghanistan, delivers a keynote

address at USTDA’s Afghanistan: Rebuilding a Nation conference in June 2003. 

USTDA Director Askey (third from left) traveled to Afghanistan in

September 2003 with U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow (second from left).During their visit, they attended the opening of the Central Bank ofAfghanistan in Kabul. Pictured here on the far right is Dr. Anwar-ul-HaqAhady, Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan.

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USTDA has been active in Turkey since theearly 1980s, and FY 2003 was no exception.Despite the economic problems the countryhas been experiencing in recent years,Turkey remains a growing market for U.S.companies, with opportunities in many different sectors. In the past year, USTDA hassupported projects as diverse as beef cattlefarming, mortgage lending, and information

technology for public transportation. 

Following a banner year in 2002, USTDAremained active in Central Asia this yearwith projects in Uzbekistan on aircraftco-production, airport security, and water

resources, and in Kyrgyzstan on gold mining. The agency also supported its first project in Moldova in many years, a feasibility

study on upgrading the customs system. Inthe Caucasus, USTDA supported technicalassistance in the restructuring of SOCAR,Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil company, a feasibility study on establishing an MBA program in Baku, and a feasibility study on asatellite earth station project in Armenia.Building on the strength of partnershipsbetween U.S. firms and Eurasian projectsponsors, USTDA’s diverse program inEurasia is helping countries in the region toachieve important development objectives.At the same time, USTDA is advancing

U.S. foreign policy and security interestsin the region. ■

Afghanistan is an example of how USTDA

can move quickly to respond to U.S. foreignpolicy and strategic objectives, while supporting both economic development and U.S.commercial interests. In the past two years,USTDA has provided $3.5 million in assistancein the Afghan telecommunications, oil andgas, power, civil aviation, tourism, and education se

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Nation conference, which drew attendance by over 3Afghan ministers and officials addressed the conferenwas read followed by the showing of a videotaped g

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A USTDA-funded study in Ukraine is focusing on modernizing theshipping capabilities of Gostomel Airport located outside of Kiev.Pictured here at the grant signing ceremony (seated left to right) areformer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Carlos Pascual and GeneralDirector of Antonov ASTC Volodymyr Korol.

In February 2003, USTDA signed a grant agreement to

provide funds for the establishment and operation forone year of the Eurasia Sales and Service Training

Center, a regional platform for the U.S. industry.USTDA Country Manager Rachael Turner (second from

left) signs as a witness to the grant signing, while U.S.Ambassador to Russia Alexander Vershbow (far left)looks on.
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The continued success of USTDA investments in Central and Eastern Europe is anindication of the strong opportunities forU.S. firms in this dynamic region. Highlightsof the year’s activities include: a record$3.1 million in USTDA support for projectsin Romania, USTDA’s 2003 Country of theYear (see special feature on page 10); newactivities in aviation safety and security;support for creative new financing tools;and a continued focus on the oil, gas, andwaste-to-energy/renewable energy sectors. 

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providing training to improve the ability ofair traffic control officials to implement anupcoming equipment investment. Theagency is also funding a feasibility studyof commercialization opportunities at theBelgrade airport. Financing is a critical issue for projectsponsors across many sectors in the region.For this reason, USTDA remains focused onstimulating the establishment of creativenew financing tools. Through our partnershipwith the International Finance Corporation,

USTDA is providing consultants to assist withthe development of a new financing tool forenergy efficiency investments. In addition,USTDA is working with the European Bankfor Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)to identify and prepare municipal infrastructure projects for potential EBRD financing.

Housing finance remains an area with greatgrowth potential in the Europe region. In

this sector, USTDA, in conjunction with

Multinational Strategies of New York, NewYork, is financing a study that will build abusiness case for a regional mortgagefinancial institution.The oil and gas sector is an area in whichUSTDA has consistently made significantEuropean investments over the past several

years. In Croatia, grants were awarded toconsider the establishment of an underground gas storage facility and carbondioxide injection as a method of enhancingoil recovery from depleted oil wells. USTDAalso sponsored an orientation visit ofHungarian officials involved in the development and implementation of a new gasstructure in that country.USTDA registered several successes duringFY 2003 in the oil and gas sector in Europe

from activities funded in previous years.Following the completion of a USTDA costshared feasibility study in the oil-refining sector in Croatia, preliminary contracts were putin place this year laying the groundwork forU.S. contracts worth several hundred milliondollars. As a result of a previously fundedfeasibility study in Romania, the privateRomanian oil company Rompetrol recentlyawarded a contract to Houston-based FMCTechnologies to build a new in-line blending

unit at the company’s Petromedia refinery. Ina separate contract, FMC was successful in

using the contacts it developed through aUSTDA energy sector OV to win a contractto build a truck and rail car marketing terminal for Petrom’s Petrobrazi refinery. USTDA remains committed to supportingthe use of economically viable waste-toenergy and renewable energy technologies.Following the success of USTDA’s Waste-toEnergy and Renewable Energy Conference

in Prague during FY 2003, the agency provided support to clean energy projects inthe region. Examples include studies on

potentiaand Huco-geneplant in USTDA Central projects in the rfor invoanticipadynami

During USTDA’s Waste-to-Energy and Renewable Energy Conference, for a study on the upgrade of the company’s incinerators in Slovakia. Psigning are USTDA Country Manager Scott Greenip, USTDA General 

Deputy General Manager for Strategy Pavol Parák.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham (seatedcenter) looks on as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary NancyBrinker signs as a witness to a USTDA grant agreementawarding funds to support a study on a wind farmproject in Hungary.
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In all, USTDA supported many projects proposing regional solutions to developmentalchallenges in Africa and the Middle East.The agency invested in key capacity-buildingactivities that further regional initiatives,such as the free trade negotiations with theSouthern Africa Customs Union (SACU),the expanding trade relationship envisionedby the African Growth and Opportunity Act(AGOA), the economic cooperation aspects

of the M(MEPI), New Pa(NEPADIn Southfunded enhancethe early TransKaing Nam

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Jordan • Kenya • Lebanon • Morocco • Namibia • South Africa • Tanzania • Togo • Tunisia • Uganda 

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new business opportunities in both sub-Saharan AfrThere is a growing awareness that more countries iare embracing private sector-led economic policiesEast team look forward to meeting the increased deservices from U.S companies and project sponsors 

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In addition, USTDA supported a NEPADdesignated priority project, the NacalaCorridor, by funding a study of the project’sextension from Malawi and Mozambiqueinto Zambia. Similarly, the agency engagedin two major regional aviation safety andsecurity projects, funding technical assistance for the implementation of GlobalPositioning System/Global NavigationSatellite System technologies for the EastAfrican Community and a similar programthat will be based in Oman. The latter project is designed to serve the aviation community in North Africa and the Middle East.

These projects also incorporate USTDA’semphasis in important transportation projects to enhance transportation security.

During FY 2003, USTDA committed almost$10 million in funding across a broad rangeof countries and sectors in Africa and theMiddle East, with Egypt emerging as thelargest portfolio in the region. It is important

to note that all of the grant recipients in

Egypt during 2003 were first-time beneficiaries of USTDA’s program. This fact highlights the effectiveness of USTDA’s outreachin leading to new and diverse projects thatwill play a leading role as Egypt continuesto integrate itself into the global economy. USTDA maintained a strong and diverseportfolio in Nigeria, the most populous

nation in sub-Saharan Africa, due in part tothe support that the agency received fromthe U.S. State Department and the Embassyin Lagos. In addition to providing valuableassistance to USTDA in the field, theEmbassy supported a request for additionaltransfer funds to further expand USTDA’sprogram in Nigeria. This funding is playing an important role asUSTDA engages the largest market in Africa.In particular, USTDA is working to ensurethat the Nigerian market is open to U.S.companies interested in diversifying thecountry’s economic base. The sponsors ofthe two most promising projects in Nigeriaare both first time developers in the Nigerianmarket. Specifically, these projects shouldcontribute to expanded telecommunications

USTDA Deputy Director Barbara Bradford (right) shakes hands with 

Excellency Levy Mwanawasa. During FY 2003, USTDA awarded a grCorridor Rail Project serving Eastern Zambia.

USTDA Director Askey (seated right) and the Presidentof Botswana, His Excellency Festus G. Mogae, sign aMemorandum of Understanding stating the intentionof USTDA to support funding related to the EasternBotswana Coal Bed Methane Project. A USTDAfeasibility study grant was awarded for this projectlater in FY 2003.

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The Honorable C. David Welch (left), U.S. Ambassadorto Egypt, and Admiral Eng. Samir Tewfik Ibrahim(right), Chairman of the River Transport Authority,shake hands after signing an agreement under which

USTDA will partially fund a study on navigation and

traffic management improvements on the Nile Riverbetween Cairo and Aswan.
During FY 2003, USTDA and Brewtech Nigeria,

Limited entered into a grant agreement topartially fund a feasibility study on thedevelopment of a two-piece aluminum canmanufacturing facility in Lagos State, Nigeria.Pictured here at the signing ceremony (left toright) are John Moore, Director of BusinessDevelopment at Roeslein and Associates, theU.S. firm that will perform the study; U.S.Ambassador to Nigeria Howard F. Jeter,

USTDA Country Manager Tom Hardy;

and Major General Mohammed Magoro,

President of Slok Enterprises, a potentialfinancier of the project.

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services in Rivers State and to build a can

manufacturing facility in Lagos State. During2003, tremendous progress was made onthese projects and they are likely to lead to

thousands of new jobs in the most impoverished areas of Nigeria.Another highlight in the Africa and theMiddle East region in FY 2003 was thestudy tour that USTDA funded for the 24lead trade negotiators from SACU countriesin preparation for the U.S.-SACU FTAnegotiations. The visit provided the delegates with an opportunity to meet their

counterpart trade negotiators within the U.S.Government and to better understand thebreadth of the negotiations. In addition tothis visit, USTDA continues to support tradecapacity-building needs of the SACU countries as they arise. In support of this goal,

USTDA has actively engaged Namibia, thelead country on trade capacity building inAfrica, and funded two priority infrastructure projects that are integral for Namibia totake advantage of the benefits of free trade.Those projects include the TransKalahari

Corridor project and upgrading the WalvisBay Airport to allow for more efficient transportation of goods into and out of Namibia.USTDA’s Africa and Middle East team willcontinue to build upon the diverse program

developed in 2003, in order to betterensure that both the trade and developmentpriorities are key features to any projectthat USTDA supports. In particular,

USTDA will continue to forge partnershipsbetween U.S. companies and regionalproject sponsors to achieve our importantdevelopment objectives. ■

Egypt is an important U.S. partner in the

Middle East and plays a prominent role ineconomic integration efforts in Africa.During FY 2003, Egypt was the largestrecipient of USTDA assistance in the Africaand the Middle East region, with grantstotaling $1.6 million.

Highlights of the USTDA Egypt program

in FY 2003 include grants to study theestablishment of a greenfield linear alkylbenzene plant in Alexandria, navigation safety and ments for the Nile River, wastewater treatment and establishment of a greenfield propane dehydrogenaThese projects have strong development componenits economy and represent sectors with the potenti

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In direct support of the CAFTA negotiations, USTDA provided funding in fiscalyear (FY) 2003 for key technical and tradecapacity building needs of the CAFTA countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,Honduras, and Nicaragua. In response torequests for assistance from these countries,USTDA dispatched technical specialists toeach country to work with their respectivegovernments to identify and define their

needs in the areas of information technology and telecommunications. When thisidentification and definition process iscomplete, USTDA intends to support keypriority project proposals in each country.USTDA is also responding to requests fromeach of the CAFTA countries in othersectors. For example, USTDA is helpingEl Salvador with the development of a longterm energy policy and Honduras with a

Latin America and the Caribbean

Expanding Trade CapacityDuring 2003, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s regional program in Latin America and the Caribbean reached new

levels of support for trade capacity building. In particular, USTDAfocused on support for bilateral and regional initiatives, like theU.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the FreeTrade Area of the Americas (FTAA), and Plan Puebla-Panama (PPP).

As the United States completes negotiations on a

free trade agreement in Central America, USTDA will helpfund the technical assistance needed to convert theregional trade relationship envisioned by that agreementinto reality. We look forward to replicating this modelthroughout the hemisphere as the Free Trade Area of theAmericas (FTAA) negotiations increase in intensity.

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” Albert W. Angulo

Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean

LEFT TO RIGHT:H. Trevan Van Buren, III Project Analyst*Megan Webster, Administrative AssistantKenneth J. Miller, Country ManagerAlbert W. Angulo, Regional DirectorKeith M. Eischeid, Country ManagerAnne McKinney, Country Manager

Bolivia • Brazil • Chile • Colombia • Dominican Republic • El Salvador •Honduras • Mexico • Panama • Paraguay • Peru • Uruguay
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geothermal feasibility study and a portdevelopment project. Regionally, USTDA is working jointly withthe Inter-American Development Bankand the Inter-American InvestmentCorporation by providing technicalassistance for the development of a PPPtransportation geographic informationsystems study. The PPP is a comprehensivemultilateral development plan strengthening the trade and transportation capacityof Mexico, Panama, the five CAFTAcountries and Belize.In Mexico, USTDA continues a strongprogram supporting the Partnership forProsperity initiative agreed to by U.S.President George W. Bush and Mexico’sPresident Vicente Fox in 2002. USTDA hassupported a wide range of projects in thiscountry portfolio, including airport modernization, an intelligent transportationstandards system for surface transportation,and a sophisticated hydrocarbons researchfacility expected to help Mexico maximize

the value of its hydrocarbons throughdownstream processing.In addition, USTDA hosted several orientation visits (OV) in different sectors, a highlight of which was a Mexican hydropower OVheld in July 2003. The delegation was led bythe head of Mexico’s hydroelectric operationsand included a visit to Waterpower XIII, an

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region, Honduras is an example of a smallcountry where USTDA is having a largeimpact. During FY 2003, USTDA fundedactivities related to four projects inHonduras and sent a definitional missionto identify projects in the informationtechnology sector. In FY 2003, Honduraswas the third largest USTDA portfolio inthe region behind Peru and Mexico. 

A strong focus of the USTDA program in Honduras is on activities that support

trade liberalization through the negotiations on the U.S.-Central American Free TradeAgreement (CAFTA). Highlights of this diversified portfolio include technical assistance on telecommunications regulations, studies on fiber optic expansion and ageothermal energy plant, and a definitional mission on port expansion and securityimprovements at the Port of Cortés. 

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the civil aviation authority of Colombia, to help prepare an aeronautical meteorology system developmentplan in Colombia for the years 2004-2014. Pictured here at the grant signing ceremony (seated left to right)are Bernando Ortiz, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Colombian Embassy in the United States;Juan Carlos Velez Uribe, Director General of AEROCIVIL; USTDA Director Askey; and Carl Kress, USTDA

Chief of Staff. Standing is Harvey Van Buren, III, USTDA Project Analyst.
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Customer ResourcesGeneral inquiries about USTDA servicesshould be made to the USTDA library,located at the agency’s office in Rosslyn,Virginia, by calling 703-875-4357 or throughour general inquiry e-mail address:info@tda.gov. The library maintains finalreports of all USTDA activities and canprovide details on purchasing copies ofco

mpleted studies through the National

Technical Information Services. USTDAhosts briefings for U.S. firms on overseasprocurement opportunities in its BusinessCenter adjacent to the USTDA library.PublicationsThe agency has two regular publications:the USTDA Pipeline and the USTDA

Update. 

The USTDA Pipeline provides

bi-weekly information on agency-supportedprojects. The USTDA Update, published

quarterly, provides highlights of USTDAprograms and agency news. Both publications are available online at www.tda.gov.

You may also sign up for a free e-mailsubscription to these publications on ourWebsite by signing the agency’s Guestbook.A hard copy subscription to the USTDAPipeline is available for a fee by contactingthe Congressional Information Bureau at703-516-4801.

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Operations StaffLEFT TO RIGHT:Barbara Bradford, Deputy DirectorEatrice James, Administrative AssistantP.J. Taei, LAN Administrator*Carolyn Hum, Administrative OfficerSally Mitchell, Administrative Coordinator*Ronny Robinson, Systems Programmer* (seated)Tyrone Johnson, Administrative Assistant (standing)
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AFRICA/MIDDLE EASTAlgeria Airspace Management System Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Algeria Airspace Management System Feasibility Study Northrup Grumman Overseas Service Corporation Algeria Solar-Gas Hybrid Power Generation Desk Study Intratech, Inc. Botswana Coal Bed Methane Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Botswana Coal Bed Methane Feasibility Study Advanced Resourced International, Inc. Cameroon Nickel-Cobalt Mining Third Party Review Technical Assistance Gustavson Associates, Inc. Cameroon Polyclinique Bonanjo Feasibility Study WorldMed, Inc. Cameroon Channel Africa Desk Study Marty Morell Cape Verde Amilcar Cabral International Airport Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Cape Verde Amilcar Cabral International Airport Feasibility Study Selection in progress Cape Verde OTEC Renewable Energy Desk Study Domus A.D., LLC Egypt Textile Plants Rehabilitation Desk Study The Peoples Group Egypt Petrochemical Projects Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Egypt Petrochemical Projects — Linear Alkyl Benzene Feasibility Study Fluor Enterprises, Inc. Egypt Cairo-Aswan Vessel Traffic Management Desk Study Leonard Sugin, C. E. Egypt Cairo-Aswan Vessel Traffic Management Feasibility Study Radar Digital Systems, Inc. Egypt Sadat City Wastewater Treatment Desk Study Performance Technology, Inc. Egypt Sadat City Wastewater Treatment Feasibility Study ARTCTECH, Inc. Egypt Sharm Neurological Institute Desk Study OMMA Healthcare, LLC Egypt Propane Dehydrogenation Feasibility Study Nexant, Inc. Ethiopia AGOA Manufacturing Orientation Visit Ethio-American Trade & Investment Council Ghana AGOA Manufacturing Orientation Visit Millennium Science & Engineering, Inc. (MSE) Ghana Rural Fixed Wireless Desk Study Jennifer Windus Ghana Rural Fixed Wireless Feasibility Study Warren Development Corporation Ghana Biomass Power Generation Desk Study Todd R. Bartholf Ghana Biomass Power Generation Feasibility Study Schaffer & Associates, International, LLC Jordan Al-Ibrahyymia and Hofa Wind Power Desk Study ENPRO Jordan Al-Ibrahyymia and Hofa Wind Power Feasibility Study Delenova Energy, LLC Kenya Kenyatta National Hospital Definitional Mission KUPS International Lebanon Beirut Emerging Technology Industrial and Research Center Desk Study Global Resources Lebanon Caza of Byblos Solid Waste Management Feasibility Study ECODIT, Inc. Lebanon Reclaimed Land — Multi-Use Development Feasibility Study Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. Lebanon Management Information System Desk Study Marty Morell Morocco Tourism Infrastructure Definitional Mission Associates for International Resources and Development Morocco Tourism Infrastructure Desk Study SW Associates Morocco Tourism Infrastructure — Casablanca Convention Center Feasibility Study Selection in progress Morocco Fisheries Sector Modernization I Desk Study Global Marketing & Communications Morocco Fisheries Sector Modernization II Desk Study Emerecon LLC Namibia Fishing Sector Orientation Visit Global Marketing & Communications Namibia Walvis Bay Airport Upgrade Feasibility Study Selection in progress Namibia Trans Kalahari Corridor Desk Study Harral, Winner, Thompson, Sharp, Lawrence, Inc. Namibia Trans Kalahari Corridor Feasibility Study TERA International Group Nigeria Port Sector Definitional Mission KUPS International Nigeria Akwa Ibom State Fertilizer Complex Desk Study Delta Research Company Nigeria Agricultural Sector Definitional Mission KUPS International Nigeria Rivers State Fixed Wireless Project Feasibility Study Unicorn Communications, Inc. Nigeria Rivers State Fixed Wireless Project Desk Study Jennifer Windus Nigeria Rivers State Fixed Wireless Project Technical Assistance Tusk, LLC Nigeria Aluminum Can Manufacturing Desk Study McKittrick & Associates, Inc. Nigeria Aluminum Can Manufacturing Feasibility Study Roeslein & Associates, Inc. Nigeria NITEL Expansion of Digital Network Training Motorola, Inc. Nigeria Kano State Agro-Processing Feasibility Study The Peoples Group Nigeria Mining Sector Definitional Mission Gustavson Associates, Inc. Nigeria Small Oil Refinery — Anambra Desk Study Delta Research Company Nigeria Port and Supply Chain Security and Customs Desk Study Global Resources Nigeria Port Harcourt Hospital Development Desk Study OMMA Healthcare, LLC Rwanda Lake Kivu Methane Gas Desk Study Intratech, Inc. Senegal Food Supplement Plant Feasibility Study Bernard Wolnak and Associates, Inc. South Africa Forest Oil Offshore Gas — Ibhubesi Third Party Review Technical Assistance Intratech, Inc. South Africa Entertainment Park Desk Study S.W. Associates FY 2003 Program Activities — By RegionCOUNTRY TITLE ACTIVITY U.S. FIRM 
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F Y 2003 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES — BY R EGIONTanzania Mtibwa Sugar Estate Desk Study Intratech, Inc. Togo Sea Point Africa Container Facility Feasibility Study Sea Point LLC Tunisia Vessel Traffic System Desk Study Leonard Sugin, C. E. Uganda Entebbe Airport Development Desk Study Airline Capital Associates, Inc. Uganda Sukulu Hills Phosphate Desk Study Gustavson Associates, Inc. Uganda Sukulu Hills Phosphate Feasibility Study Selection in progress Zambia Bus Transportation Desk Study Tusk, LLC Africa/ME Reg’l North Africa/Middle East Aviation Sector Technical Assistance Decision/Analysis Partners Africa/ME Reg’l Project Analyst Technical Assistance Michael Bryce Ternet Africa/ME Reg’l Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Trade and Development Office Technical Assistance Lance J. Ludman Africa/ME Reg’l CNS/ATM Transition Plan Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Africa/ME Reg’l Air Cargo Transport Part I Orientation Visit Koeppen, Elliott & Associates, Ltd. (KEA) Africa/ME Reg’l Global Positioning System Desk Study JDA Aviation Technology Solutions Africa/ME Reg’l Global Positioning System Feasibility Study Selection in progress Africa/ME Reg’l ASECNA U.S. Opportunities Desk Study Transportation & Economic Research Associates, Inc. (TERA) Africa/ME Reg’l Ethiopia/Djibouti Multi-Sector Definitional Mission KUPS International Africa/ME Reg’l GNSS Project for East Africa Community Desk Study JDA Aviation Technology Solutions Africa/ME Reg’l GNSS Project for East Africa Community Technical Assistance Selection in progress Africa/ME Reg’l Regional Trade Negotiation Study Tour Orientation Visit Business Council for International Understanding Africa/ME Reg’l Integrated Deepwater System Definitional Mission Finance Specialists LLC Africa/ME Reg’l CCA U.S.–Africa Business Summit Logistics & Aviation Workshop Technical Symposium Decision/Analysis Partners Africa/ME Reg’l CCA U.S.–Africa Business Summit NEPAD Workshop Technical Assistance AfricaGlobal & Associates International, LLC Africa/ME Reg’l Chipata Rail Extension Desk Study S. Rowitz & Associates Africa/ME Reg’l Chipata Rail Extension Feasibility Study Selection in progress Africa/ME Reg’l Gabon/Sao Tome and Principe Definitional Mission Capital Energy Inc. Africa/ME Reg’l Atlantic Africa Hydrocarbon and Power Definitional Mission S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Africa/ME Reg’l Transportation and Trade Security Forum Technical Symposium Various U.S. entities 

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ASIA

China Inland Waterways Orientation Visit Koeppen, Elliott & Associates, Ltd. (KEA) China USFCS Officer Wan Xiaolei Technical Assistance US and Foreign Commercial Service China Oil and Gas Sector — Underground Gas Storage Feasibility Study Parsons Brinckerhoff Energy Storage Services, Inc. (PB-ESS) China E-Commerce/Telecommunications Projects — Emergency 911 Orientation Visit The Louis Berger Group, Inc. China Beijing Olympics Infrastructure — Advanced Traffic Management System Desk Study Transportation & Economic Research Associates, Inc. (TERA) China Tianjin Hazardous Waste Procurement Audit Desk Study Dayton J. Carpenter China Shanghai Power Reliability Feasibility Study EPRI PEAC Corporation China Trade Capacity Building Training Program Desk Study Global Technology Management, Inc. China Trade Capacity Building Training Program Feasibility Study Global Alliance for Trade Efficiency China SW China Aviation Security Feasibility Study Selection in progress China Di-Methyl Ether Plant Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. China Di-Methyl Ether Plant Feasibility Study Fluor Daniel China Services, Inc. China Environmental Sector Definitional Mission ECODIT, Inc. China Environmental Sector — Bioconversion/Composting for BMAC Feasibility Study Eric’sons, The Naturnomics Company China Shanghai Emergency Response Orientation Visit Koeppen, Elliott & Associates, Ltd. (KEA) China Cable Television Industry Orientation Visit Decision/Analysis Partners China Shanghai Centralized Medical Waste Treatment Facility Feasibility Study Tetra Tech, Inc. China Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Definitional Mission Eurasia Environmental Associates, LLC China Low-Emission Diesel Fuel Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. China Railway Intermodal Container Transport Desk Study William F. Hennessey China Sludge Management / Beijing Drainage Feasibility Study Selection in progress China Coal Bed Methane Orientation Visit Labat-Anderson, Incorporated China Urban Water Technical Assistance Selection in progress China Water and Wastewater Treatment/Beijing Feasibility Study Selection in progress East Timor Energy Sector Definitional Mission Merklein & Associates, Inc. India Ambaji Group Mining Project Feasibility Study Steffen, Robertson, and Kirsten Consulting, Inc. (SRK) India Ambaji Group Mining Project Desk Study Gustavson Associates, Inc. India Wireless Infrastructure Project Desk Study Teleworld Solutions, Inc. India Pulp and Paper Clean Technology Orientation Visit Decision/Analysis Partners India Specialty Medical Hospital Desk Study OMMA Healthcare, LLC India Specialty Medical Hospital Feasibility Study Selection in progress COUNTRY TITLE ACTIVITY U.S. FIRM 
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India Water and Wastewater Treatment Orientation Visit Princeton Energy Resources International, LLC India Coal Bed Methane Development Orientation Visit Power Tech Associates, P.C. India Tamil Nadu Sub-Sovereign Finance-Water Technical Assistance Selection in progress India Energy Sector Definitional Mission MT Energy Associates India Aviation Security Orientation Visit Decision/Analysis Partners India Biodiesel Fuel Desk Study PDR & Associates Indonesia Transportation Security Definitional Mission Quasars, Inc. Indonesia Transportation Security Tanjung Priok IT and Telecom Technical Assistance Selection in progress Indonesia Hang Nadim Airport Security Assessment Technical Assistance Selection in progress Indonesia Power Transmission and Distribution Definitional Mission J. W. Price & Associates, Inc. Korea PICKO Rail/Ports Orientation Visit Chemonics International, Inc. Malaysia MEASAT-3 Binariang Satellite Project Training Boeing Satellite Systems International Malaysia MEASAT-3 Binariang Satellite Project Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Pakistan Karachi Port Desalination Plant Feasibility Study California Enviro-Management, Inc. Pakistan Karachi Port Desalination Plant Desk Study O&M Consultants, Inc. Pakistan Undersea Fiber Optic Cable Desk Study James T. Reilly Pakistan Undersea Fiber Optic Cable Feasibility Study T. Soja and Associates, Inc Pakistan Secondary Mortgage Market Entity Desk Study Michael Schaeffer Pakistan Secondary Mortgage Market Entity Feasibility Study Bearing Point Pakistan Administrative Barriers to Investment Study Technical Assistance Selection in progress Philippines Meralco Power Quality Project Desk Study J.W. Price & Associates Philippines MVIETS Pilot Project Feasibility Study Mustang Dynamometer Philippines Mindanao Appropriate Irrigation Program Feasibility Study WorldWater Corp. Philippines Rural Electrification Financing Desk Study Commonwealth Power Corporation Philippines Rural Electrification Financing Technical Assistance NRECA International, Ltd. Philippines Transportation and Security Definitional Mission Transportation & Economic Research Associates, Inc. (TERA) Philippines Petron Hydrocracker Facility Development Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Philippines Air Quality Desk Study Kim Phan Philippines Seafarer’s Indentification Document System Technical Assistance Selection in progress Sri Lanka Power Sector — 300 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant Technical Assistance Selection in progress Sri Lanka Power Sector — 300 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant — Contractor Technical Assistance Brooks Howell and Co., LLC Sri Lanka Aviation Sector Orientation Visit MFM Group, Inc. Sri Lanka CSI NII Procurements Technical Assistance Aerospace Services International, Inc. (ASI) Thailand Flood Forecasting and Warning System Feasibility Study URS Corporation Thailand Flood Forecasting and Warning System Desk Study Chesapeake Analytics Group Thailand Home Health Care — KNT Feasibility Study V&S Coporation Thailand PEA Dispatching and Optical Fiber Feasibility Study KEMA Consulting, Inc. Thailand GISTDA Nat’l Spatial Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study ESRI, Inc. Thailand IT Integration for BAAC Desk Study Marty Morell Thailand IT Integration for BAAC Technical Assistance Agora Consulting Thailand Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Definitional Mission Global Resources Thailand AEROTHAI Digital Radio Ground Communications Feasibility Study The Mitre Corporation Thailand TCB Bangkok-Laem Chabang Trade Desk Study Transportation & Economic Research Associates, Inc. (TERA) Thailand TCB Bangkok-Laem Chabang Trade — STAR — Laem Chabang Supply Chain Technical Assistance Savi Technology, Inc. Vietnam EVN Financial Management Information System Desk Study J.W. Price & Associates Vietnam Treasury IT Procurement Plan Desk Study Global Resources Vietnam Aircraft Engine Procurement Training General Electric Company Vietnam Information and Communications Tech Orientation Visit Decision/Analysis Partners Vietnam Medical Equipment Orientation Visit Koeppen, Elliott & Associates, Ltd. (KEA) Vietnam AM/FM/GIS for EVN Feasibility Study Selection in progress Vietnam O Mon Power Plant Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Vietnam Blocks B and 52 Gas Pipeline Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Vietnam Fire Safety and Rescue Orientation Visit Koeppen, Elliott & Associates, Ltd. (KEA) Asia Regional Asia Regional Office — PSC Technical Assistance US and Foreign Commercial Service Asia Regional Regional Project Analyst Technical Assistance Collins Russell Alt Asia Regional STAR Conference Technical Symposium MFM Group, Inc. Asia Regional APEC Satellite Navigation Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Asia Regional APEC Satellite Navigation Technical Assistance MITRE Corporation Asia Regional Communication Infrastructure Conference Technical Symposium Various U.S. entities 

Total for Asia 

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F Y 2003 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES — BY R EGIONEURASIAAfghanistan Telecommunications Policy Review — Extension Technical Assistance Network Dynamics Associates, LLC Afghanistan Reconstruction Conference Technical Symposium Various U.S. Entities Afghanistan Aviation Sector — Ariana and MOCAT Orientation Visit Labat-Anderson, Incorporated Afghanistan Aviation Sector — Aviation Law and Regulatory Travel Technical Assistance Jeffrey Klang Afghanistan FSN for Embassy — Kabul Technical Assistance U.S. Embassy — Kabul Afghanistan Power Sector Orientation Visit Various U.S. Entities Afghanistan Records Management System Desk Study Washington Strategic Advisors Afghanistan Strategic Business Plan, Ariana Airlines Feasibility Study Selection in progress Afghanistan Gas and Oil Sector — MMI Orientation Visit Labat-Anderson, Incorporated Afghanistan American University of Afghanistan Desk Study Center For Quality Assurance In International Education Afghanistan American University of Afghanistan Feasibility Study Coordinating Council for International Universities Afghanistan Telecommunications Backbone Feasibility Study Alcatel USA International Marketing, Inc. Afghanistan Hydrocarbon Resource Survey — Stage 1 Technical Assistance U.S. Geological Survey National Center Afghanistan Construction Sector Materials Definitional Mission George Gouda Armenia Garni Satellite Station Definitional Mission Pythia International Inc. Armenia Garni Satellite Station Feasibility Study Selection in progress Azerbaijan Establishment of an American MBA Program Desk Study KUPS International Azerbaijan Establishment of an American MBA Program Feasibility Study University of Kansas Azerbaijan EBRD SOCAR Restructuring Technical Assistance Selection in progress Georgia Agricultural Production Modernization Desk Study Agland Investment Services, Inc. Georgia Trans-Caspian Pipeline Technical Assistance Michael Cowgill Georgia Tkibuli Coal Energy Complex Definitional Mission Brooks Howell and Co., LLC Iraq Telecom Sector Technical Assistance Washington Strategic Advisors, LLC Kazakhstan Astana Telecommunications Network Desk Study Global Resources Kyrgyzstan Utilization of Kyrgyz Gold Deposit — Small Gold Deposits Technical Assistance Selection in progress Moldova Telecommunications for Customs Desk Study Marty Morell Moldova Telecommunications for Customs Feasibility Study KUPS International Russia Vladivostok Commercial Port Construction Desk Study Leonard Sugin, C. E. Russia Sheremetyevo Airport Information Technology Upgrades Desk Study W.M. Associates Russia SIBUR Ethylene Upgrades Modernizations Feasibility Study ABB Lummus Russia Internet Portal for Government Procurement Feasibility Study C-WIN Russia Saline Solution Production and Packaging Feasibility Study American Resources International, Inc. Russia Tatarstan Regional Development Bank Feasibility Study Hogan & Hartson Russia Broadband Network Development Desk Study Washington Strategic Advisors Russia Pultruded Fiberglass Products Desk Study PDR & Associates Russia Pultruded Fiberglass Products Feasibility Study Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. Russia Review of Draft Ports Legislation Desk Study Joseph Thomas Procak, Jr. Russia Review of Draft Ports Legislation — EBRD Ports Development Technical Assistance Selection in progress Russia Support for Seminar on Trade in Civil Aircraft Technical Assistance U.S. Trade Representative Russia EBRD St. Petersburg Flood Barrier Desk Study Rudo International Advisors Russia EBRD St. Petersburg Flood Barrier Technical Assistance Selection in progress Russia Vnukovo Airport Expansion — Phase II Desk Study Rudo International Advisors Russia TETRA-Volga Federal District Desk Study Jennifer Windus Russia TETRA-Volga Federal District Feasibility Study Selection in progress Russia Workshop on Medical/Pharmaceutical Standards Technical Assistance Commerce Department Russia Regional Mortgage Development Desk Study Calhoun Consulting Russia Coalbed Methane Recovery / Kuznetsk Desk Study MT Energy Associates Russia EBRD Capetown Convention Technical Assistance Selection in progress Turkey Ankara Water Loss Management System Feasibility Study Montgomery Watson Harza Turkey Information and Communications Technology Sector — Izmir Public Transportation Feasibility Study Louis Berger International Turkey OYAK Mortgage Program Technical Assistance Fannie Mae Turkey Beef Cattle Farm Development Feasibility Study RunAgra Company LLC Turkey Waste to Energy Project in Tuzla Desk Study Brooks Howell and Co., LLC Turkey Electric Power 2003 Conference Orientation Visit US and Foreign Commercial Service Turkey Office and Retail Complex in Downtown Izmir Desk Study Emerecon LLC Turkey FAA Aviation Safety and Security Training USDOT/FAA/Office of International Aviation Turkey MBA PowerPak Desk Study KUPS International Turkey Real Estate Information System Desk Study Domus A.D., LLC Turkmenistan Construction Equipment for Infrastructure Desk Study Washington Strategic Advisors Ukraine Air Cargo Hub at Gostomel Airport Feasibility Study Solid Team LLC COUNTRY TITLE ACTIVITY U.S. FIRM 
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Ukraine Municipal Solid Waste Management Desk Study Eurasia Environmental Associates, LLC Ukraine Municipal Solid Waste Management Desk Study AJGB Environmental Engineering Specialists Uzbekistan Upgrade of Civil Aviation Security Feasibility Study Selection in progress Uzbekistan IL-114-X00 Aircraft Production Desk Study A. Paul Hansen Uzbekistan IL-114-X00 Aircraft Production Feasibility Study Ernst and Young LLP Uzbekistan Interpretation Services and Transportation Other Aries Charter Transportation, Inc. Uzbekistan Water Management, Irrigation and Land Reclamation Definitional Mission Eurasia Environmental Associates, LLC Uzbekistan Water Management, Irrigation and Land Reclamation Feasibility Study Selection in progress Uzbekistan Downstream Petrochemical Products Definitional Mission Intratech, Inc. Eurasia Regional Caspian Finance Center — Additional Funding Technical Assistance U.S. Department of State Eurasia Regional Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technical Assistance NPES (The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting TecEurasia Regional CNS/ATM — Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine Feasibility Study Robinson Aviation Eurasia Regional CNS/ATM — Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine Technical Assistance Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Eurasia Regional Project Analyst Technical Assistance Joshua Sussman Eurasia Regional Petrochemical Sector Definitional Mission S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Eurasia Regional ATM/CNS — Central Asia Definitional Mission Transportation & Economic Research Associates, Inc. (TERA) Eurasia Regional Caucasus Airlines Expansion Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Eurasia Regional Agriculture and Agribusiness Definitional Mission World Perspectives, Inc. Eurasia Regional Eurasian Market Development Technical Assistance Various U.S. Entities Eurasia Regional Tourism Infrastructure Development Definitional Mission SW Associates 

Total for Eurasia 

EUROPE

Albania Port of Vlore Development Feasibility Study Selection in progress Bosnia & Herzegovina Zekc SCADA Project Feasibility Study Elektrotek Concepts, Inc. Bulgaria Civil Aviation Security Master Plan Technical Assistance Selection in progress Bulgaria Bulgarian State Railways Line 3 Desk Study William F. Hennessey Bulgaria Civil AviationTraining — FAA Technical Assistance Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Croatia Oil and Gas — INA Underground Natural Gas Storage Feasibility Study Selection in progress Croatia INA CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Feasibility Study Selection in progress Croatia Wastewater Treatment Plant Desk Study Finance Specialists LLC Czech Republic Railways Restructuring Project Desk Study S. Rowitz & Associates Czech Republic Flood Control and Reconstruction — IEMS Emergency Management Technical Assistance Selection in progress Czech Republic KH Tebis Co-Generation Biomass to Energy Feasibility Study Framatome ANP DE&S, Inc. Czech Republic Mydlovary MAPE Remediation Feasibility Study Selection in progress Hungary Budapest Airport Regional Hub — Review Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Hungary Greenergy Wind Farm Feasibility Study AWS Scientific, Inc. Hungary Greenergy Wind Farm — Contractor Selection Review Desk Study Commonwealth Power Corporation Hungary Oil and Gas Policy Orientation Visit Labat-Anderson, Incorporated Hungary Arsenic Removal Water Desk Study Envirosmith Engineering, Inc. Hungary Arsenic Removal Water Feasibility Study AP International Finance Corporation Poland Elana CHP Modernization Feasibility Study CJ Aron Associates Inc. Poland Elana CHP Modernization Invoice Review Desk Study ENPRO Poland Three HPA Waste-to-Energy Desk Study Pan Eurasian Enterprises, Inc. Poland 250MW Slupsk Shoals Offshore Wind Feasibility Study AWS Scientific, Inc. Poland Electric Power 2003 Travel Orientation Visit World Travel Service Poland Air Safety Desk Study JDA Aviation Technology Solutions Poland Air Safety Technical Assistance The PBN Group Poland Emergency Management Orientation Visit The Louis Berger Group, Inc. Romania DESWAT Abatement and Control of Water Disasters Feasibility Study Burgess & Niple Romania DESWAT Abatement and Control of Water Disasters Desk Study AJGB Environmental Engineering Specialists Romania Tender Preparation for IT Equipment — IT Expansion Phase II Feasibility Study Selection in progress Romania Electric Power 2003 Conference Delegate Technical Assistance World Travel Service Romania Information and Communications Definitional Mission Pythia International Inc. Romania Information and Communications — IWAREMS Feasibility Study Selection in progress Romania Petrochemicals Definitional Mission Appropriate Energy Management, Inc. Romania Energy Sector Orientation Visit Beta Corporation International Romania Civil Aviation Security Master Plan Technical Assistance Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Romania E-Government Orientation Visit Computer Frontiers, Inc. Romania Positive Train Control Desk Study Harral, Winner, Thompson, Sharp, Lawrence, Inc. Romania Sulfur Recovery Feasibility Study Selection in progress COUNTRY TITLE ACTIVITY U.S. FIRM 
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F Y 2003 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES — BY R EGIONRomania In-Line Blending System Feasibility Study Selection in progress Romania Transelectrica Substation Improvement Feasibility Study Selection in progress Romania Telecommunications Commercialization Feasibility Study Selection in progress Romania National Forestry Cadastre System Feasibility Study Selection in progress Romania Underground Gas Storage Feasibility Study International Project Development, Inc. USA Serbia and Montenegro Kosovo Multi-Sector Definitional Mission CORE International Serbia and Montenegro Kosovo Multi-Sector: EBRD Kosovo Telecom Regulatory Technical Assistance Technical Assistance Selection in progress Serbia and Montenegro Belgrade Airport Expansion Desk Study Airline Capital Associates, Inc. Serbia and Montenegro Belgrade Airport Expansion Feasibility Study Squire, Sanders and Dempsey Serbia and Montenegro Civil Aviation Legal and Regulatory Technical Assistance USDOT/FAA/Office of International Aviation Serbia and Montenegro SBB Fiber-Optic Backbone Feasibility Study Selection in progress Serbia and Montenegro Telecom Srbija Telecom Law Conformity Technical Assistance Selection in progress Serbia and Montenegro Telekom Srbija Business Plan Technical Assistance Selection in progress Serbia and Montenegro Montenegro Telecom Definitional Mission Marty Morell Slovak Republic GHIC Smart Card Feasibility Study META Group, Inc Slovak Republic Slovnaft Incinerator Upgrade Feasibility Study Stone & Webster International, Inc. Yugoslavia Aviation Sector — FATCA Technical Assistance The Mitre Corporation Europe Regional Southeast Europe Initiative — 2002 Office Expenses Technical Assistance U.S. Department of State Europe Regional Waste to Energy / Renewable Briefing Book Technical Symposium Princeton Energy Resources International, LLC Europe Regional Project Analyst Technical Assistance Peter Plenk Dalrymple Europe Regional Regional Finance Institution Feasibility Study Multinational Strategies, Inc. Europe Regional IFC Energy Efficiency Financing Desk Study Todd R. Bartholf Europe Regional IFC Energy Efficiency Financing Technical Assistance Energy Efficiency Financing Corp. Europe Regional Energy Sector in Bulgaria and Romania Definitional Mission Brooks Howell and Co., LLC Europe Regional Yugoslavia and Albania Telecom Definitional Mission Marty Morell Europe Regional Bulgaria and Romania Civil Aviation Definitional Mission Contingency & Security Solutions International Europe Regional LPG Facilities in Bulgaria and Macedonia Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Europe Regional Energy Projects Definitional Mission S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Europe Regional EBRD MP4 Technical Assistance Selection in progress 

Total for Europe 

LATIN AMERICA

Bolivia Pacific Liquefied Natural Gas Technical Assistance Global Energy Consultants Bolivia Pacific Liquefied Natural Gas Desk Study Ellington & Associates, Inc. Brazil Sao Paulo Inner Beltway ITS Desk Study J.M. Morales & Associates, P.C. Brazil ADTP Gas-Fired Cogeneration Power Projects Phase I Desk Study Commonwealth Power Corporation Brazil ANTF Rail Concessionaires Integration Desk Study AMRAIL Consulting Brazil ANTF Rail Concessionaires Integration Technical Assistance Transporation Technology Center, Inc. Brazil Light Rail Urban Transport Definitional Mission Transport and Management Consultants, Inc. Brazil Sao Paulo Underground Utilities Definitional Mission Powertech Associates, PC Brazil Customs and Transportation Security Definitional Mission Transportation & Economic Research Associates, Inc. (TERA) Brazil Petrobras Refinery Fire Control Definitional Mission Ronald Robinson Brazil ANTF Rail Officials Orientation Visit Global Marketing & Communications Brazil Ibama Environmental E & P Orientation Visit Technical Resources International, Inc. (TRI) Chile Calama Wind Farm Feasibility Study SeaWest Wind Power Chile IDB Modernization of Public Real Estate Administration Technical Assistance Urban Institute Chile Agricultural Production and Storage Orientation Visit Agland Investment Services, Inc. Chile Environmental Projects — FTA Definitional Mission AJGB Environmental Engineering Specialists Chile Hospital Salvador Definitional Mission Stephen F. Dachi Colombia TermoSebastopol Combined Cycle Power Plant Desk Study Commonwealth Power Corporation Colombia Aeronautical Meteorology System Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Colombia Aeronautical Meteorology System Technical Assistance Selection in progress Colombia CRA Water Improvement and Regulation Technical Assistance Selection in progress Colombia Bogota Mass Transit Modernization Desk Study Hernan E. Pena, Jr. Dominican Republic Cerro de Maimon Mine Desk Study Norwest Mine Services, Inc. Dominican Republic Cerro de Maimon Mine Feasibility Study Pincock, Allen, and Holt El Salvador National Energy Policy Development Definitional Mission Merklein & Associates, Inc. Honduras CONATEL Telecommunications Technical Assistance Strategic Policy Research Honduras Platanares Geothermal Desk Study Stephen Hirsch Honduras IDB Platanares Geothermal Feasibility Study Selection in progress Honduras Port of Cortes Modernization Definitional Mission Leonard Sugin, C. E. COUNTRY TITLE ACTIVITY U.S. FIRM 
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Honduras ENEE Fiber-Optic Telecom Network Desk Study Jennifer Windus Honduras ENEE Fiber-Optic Telecom Network Feasibility Study Project Finance Advisors Mexico National E-Mexico System Orientation Visit Computer Frontiers, Inc. Mexico Support for Strengthening Competition Policy — FTC Technical Assistance U.S. Federal Trade Commission Mexico Sonora Airport Projects Definitional Mission Overseas Systems Corporation Mexico Sonora Airport Projects — Ciudad Obregon Int’l Airport Feasibility Study Selection in progress Mexico Hydropower Rehabilitation and Modernization Orientation Visit Global Marketing & Communications Mexico Battelle/IMP Veracruz Institute Desk Study S.H. Lucas & Associates, Inc. Mexico Battelle/IMP Veracruz Institute Feasibility Study Battelle Memorial Institute Mexico Intelligent Transportation Systems Desk Study Hernan E. Pena, Jr. Mexico Intelligent Transportation Systems Technical Assistance Selection in progress Mexico North American Inland Port Network Desk Study S. Rowitz & Associates Panama Panama Bay Cleanup Desk Study Overseas Systems Corporation Paraguay IDB Asuncion Coastal Development Desk Study Solana Incorporated Peru Transportation in Lima — Urban Rail Project Feasibility Study Selection in progress Peru IDB Urban Transport and ITS Desk Study Transport and Management Consultants, Inc. Peru IDB Urban Transport and ITS — Lima Operational & Traffic Signal Control System Technical Assistance Selection in progress Peru IDB Urban Transport and ITS — Lima Collection System Technical Assistance Selection in progress Peru Perupetro Hydrocarbon Exploration Technical Assistance Selection in progress Peru Telecom Capacity Building Technical Assistance Selection in progress Peru Port of Callao Container Terminal Desk Study Leonard Sugin, C. E. Peru Port of Callao Container Terminal Feasibility Study Selection in progress Uruguay International Airport Concession Technical Symposium The Louis Berger Group, Inc. Latin America Reg’l Project Analyst Technical Assistance Peter Reed Latin America Reg’l Project Analyst Technical Assistance Michael Thomas Derham Latin America Reg’l Project Analyst Technical Assistance Harvey Van Buren, III Latin America Reg’l Trade Capacity Technology — US-CAFTA Negotiations — Costa Rica/El Salvador Definitional Mission Computer Frontiers, Inc. Latin America Reg’l Trade Capacity Technology — US-CAFTA Negotiations — Guatemala and Coordination Definitional Mission Associates for International Resources and Development Latin America Reg’l Trade Capacity Technology — US-CAFTA Negotiations — Honduras and Nicaragua Definitional Mission Decision/Analysis Partners Latin America Reg’l IDB Evergreen Fund Analysis Technical Assistance Econergy International Corporation Latin America Reg’l Inter-American E-Business Fellowship — 2003 Technical Assistance USDOC/International Trade Administration Latin America Reg’l GNSS Implementation for Six Countries Desk Study Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. Latin America Reg’l GIS Plan-Puebla-Panama Desk Study Brooner Associates 

Total for Latin America 

MULTI-REGIONAL

Multi-Regional E-Government Conference — Travel Expenses Other World Travel Service Multi-Regional Europe and Eurasia District Energy/Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Orientation Visit Global Marketing & Communications (& other U.S. entities) 

Total for Multi-Regional GRAND TOTAL 

* An asterick indicates activities where USTDA authorized the use of existing funds at various multilateral development banks. As such, those amounts are not reflected in the FY 2003 funding totals.

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FY 2003 BASIC STATISTICSProgram Budget: $52.81 millionUSTDA ACTIVITIES By Type and Number of Activities

2001 2002 2003

DM/Desk Studies 198 45.6% 209 42.1% 168 43.3%Feasibility Studies 121 27.9% 139 28.0% 98 25.3%Orientation Visits 42 9.7% 48 9.7% 34 8.8%Technical Assistance 52 11.9% 77 15.5% 75 19.3%Trade-Related Training 2 0.5% 5 1.0% 4 1.0%Procurement Assistance 2 0.5% 1 0.2% 0 0.0%Conferences 15 3.4% 18 3.6% 7 1.8%Other 2 0.5% 0 0.0% 2 0.5%TOTALS 434 100% 497 100% 388 100%USTDA ACTIVITIES By Value of Obligations

2001 2002 2003

DM/Desk Studies $1,734,904 3.3% $2,328,565 3.1% $1,886,484 3.6%Feasibility Studies $35,847,849 69.0% $45,319,461 60.2% $29,105,287 55.1%Orientation Visits $3,089,214 8.0% $4,178,003 5.6% $2,949,035 5.6%Technical Assistance $7,759,910 14.9% $18,704,296 24.9% $16,237,508 30.8%Trade-Related Training $543,000 1.0% $1,908,000 2.5% $1,030,227 1.9%Procurement Assistance $48,074 0.1% $6,200 0.0% $0 0.0%Conferences $2,772,016 5.3% $2,801,005 3.7% $1,407,783 2.7%Other $184,502 0.4% $0 0.0% $194,200 0.5%TOTALS $51,979,469 100% $75,245,530 100% $52,810,524 100%

*USTDA combined Procurement Assistance with Technical Assistance in FY 2003.

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USTDA ACTIVITIES BY REGIONBy Number of Activities

2001 

Africa/Middle East 89 20.5% 1Asia 104 23.9% 1Eurasia 48 11.1% Europe 107 24.6% 1Latin America 81 18.7% Multi-Regional 5 1.2% TOTALS 434 100% 4USTDA ACTIVITIES BY REGIONBy Funding Levels

2001 

Africa/Middle East $9,846,577 18.9% $14,529,7Asia $13,897,549 26.7% $19,068,9Eurasia $6,928,822 13.3% $14,610,2Europe $11,796,433 22.6% $13,573,6Latin America $9,187,119 17.6% $13,207,8Multi-Regional $322,970 0.6% $255,0TOTALS $51,979,469 100% $75,245,5

Core Budget *Addi

Africa/Middle East $9,417,059 Asia/Pacific $13,494,868 Europe $3,163,477 Latin America $6,941,018 Eurasia $7,746,918 Multi-Regional $378,832 TOTAL $41,142,172 $1

*USTDA receives transfers from other agencies to supplement ithe Freedom Support Act for its Eurasia Program and funds from Democracy Act for its Europe Program. This also includes No Yea

# of Projects# of Activities# of New Projects# of Countries

FY 2003 USTDA PROGRAM FUNDS By Region

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USTDA ACTIVITIES BY ECONOMIC SECTORBy Number of Activities

2001 2002 2003

Agribusiness 22 5.1% 22 4.4% 7 1.8%Energy & Power 65 15.0% 58 11.7% 59 15.2%Human Resources 18 4.1% 10 2.0% 9 2.3%Manufacturing 34 7.8% 47 9.5% 23 5.9%Mining & Natural Resources 53 12.2% 48 9.7% 28 7.2%Multisector & Other 24 5.5% 33 6.6% 45 11.6%Services 25 5.8% 48 9.7% 45 11.6%Telecommunications 30 6.9% 50 10.1% 42 10.8%Transportation 89 20.5% 114 22.9% 94 24.2%Water & Environment 74 17.0% 67 13.4% 36 9.3%TOTALS 434 100% 497 100% 388 100%

USTDA ACTIVITIES BY ECONOMIC SECTORBy Value Of Obligations

2001 2002 2003

Agribusiness $1,630,664 3.1% $2,404,991 3.1% $685,358 1.2%Energy & Power $7,953,792 15.3% $9,245,776 12.2% $7,125,246 13.4%Human Resources $1,305,408 2.5% $977,526 1.2% $1,077,379 2.0%Manufacturing $4,287,525 8.2% $8,397,766 11.1% $4,112,146 7.7%Mining & Natural Resources $8,833,715 16.9% $8,186,421 10.8% $3,500,959 6.6%Multisector & Other $2,199,055 4.2% $4,177,532 5.5% $4,883,061 9.2%Services $2,360,224 4.5% $7,073,787 9.4% $5,011,167 9.4%Telecommunications $1,968,849 3.7% $6,647,862 8.8% $6,991,871 13.2%Transportation $12,512,637 24.0% $17,240,581 22.9% $13,933,433 26.3%Water & Environment $8,927,595 17.1% $10,893,282 14.4% $5,489,900 10.3%TOTALS $51,979,469 100% $75,245,530 100% $52,810,524 100%

Africa and The Middle EastAlgeriaBotswanaCameroonCape VerdeEgyptEthiopiaGhanaJordanKenyaLebanonMoroccoNamibiaNigeriaRwandaSenegalSouth AfricaTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaZambia

AsiaChinaEast TimorIndiaIndonesiaKoreaMalaysiaPakistanPhilippinesSri LankaThailandVietnam

Central and Eastern EuropeAlbaniaBosnia & HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaCzech RepublicHungaryPolandRomaniaSerbia andMontenegroSlovak RepublicYugoslavia

EurasiAfghanArmenAzerbaGeorgiIraqKazakhKyrgyzsMoldovRussiaTurkeyTurkmeUkraineUzbeki

2003 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thelma J. Askey

DEPUTY DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara BradfordGENERAL COUNSEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leocadia I. ZakCHIEF OF STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl B. KressASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR FOR POLICY PLANNING . . . . . . Geoffrey JacksonRESOURCE ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micheal HillierASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR. . . . . . Susan Yang

AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

REGIONAL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry SteingassCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cybill SiglerCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie WalczakCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce TernetMANAGER, AFRICA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT* . . . . . . . . . . Lance J. Ludman

ASIA 

REGIONAL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff JacksonCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul MarinCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom HardyCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug ShusterMANAGER, ASIA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT* . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bonnaffons

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

REGIONAL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ned CabotCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea LupoCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Greenip COUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Dalrymple

EURASIA 

REGIONAL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel D. SteinCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael TurnerPROJECT ANALYST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua SussmanMANAGER, EURASIA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Snyder

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

REGIONAL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert W. AnguloCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne McKinneyCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth J. MillerCOUNTRY MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith M. EischeidPROJECT ANALYST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Trevan Van Buren, III

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL 

ATTORNEY ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cam TrowbridgeATTORNEY ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caryn HinesATTORNEY ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David HesterGRANTS ADMINISTRATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Smith

OFFICE OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS 

COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna ThiessenCONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherilyn McCallSPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda HeggsEXTERNAL RELATIONS ASSISTANT* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Moore

OFFICE OF EVALUATIONS

EVALUATIONS OFFICER/ECONOMIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David DennyEVALUATIONS ANALYST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathryn DormineyEVALUATIONS ANALYST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maha Armush

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noreen St. LouisCONTRACTS MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony GraysonCONTRACTING OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Della GlennADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn HumFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosa JacksonCONTRACTS SPECIALIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forestine WintersADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eatrice JamesPROGRAM OPERATIONS ASSISTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn VensonADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia KennedyADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyrone JohnsonADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria AberADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan WebsterSYSTEMS PROGRAMMER* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronny RobinsonLAN ADMINISTRATOR*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.J. TaeiIRC MANAGER* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer NickellPROCUREMENT DATA MANAGER* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evangela KuneneIRC INFORMATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST* . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim ThayerIRC PROJECT INFORMATION SPECIALIST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris SheldonIRC PROJECT INFORMATION SPECIALIST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter JonesIRC INFORMATION RESOURCE ASSISTANT* . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis WeldonADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sally MitchellCONTRACTS ASSISTANT* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phyllis JacksonFINANCE ASSISTANT* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxanne CooperFINANCE ASSISTANT* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David WhittleRECEPTIONIST* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacquelyn Rushing

*Contractor working for USTDA.

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USTDA Staff & Contact Information

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South AfricaTel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) Email: lludmanJennifer SnydeManager for EuCaspian FinancAmerican Emb110 Ataturk Bu06100 KavaklidAnkara, Turkey Tel: 90-312 4Fax: 90-312 4Email: jsnyder@Stacy BonnaffoManager for AU.S. Trade and Asia Regional O

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