At TDA, we believe we have a solid track record of investing wisely to improve infrastructure abroad and the economic situation here at home. 2000 proved to be an exceptional year for the agency.
Technology is king, capital flows are fast-paced, and economies are increasingly integrated.
These changes have made TDA's matchmaking program more relevant than ever before. Led by staff economist David Denny, TDA routinely collects data on past investments. Additionally, on an annual basis, the agency contracts with a team of professionals, currently QED of Bethesda, Maryland, to collect information on the present status of TDA projects. The most important sources of information are the U.S. companies that carried out the studies, provided the technical assistance or managed the orientation visit. TDA also aggressively pursues information from the host country project sponsors, U.S. Embassies and financial institutions to evaluate gains from our past investments.