A two-day conference sponsored by the U.S.
Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will focus on near-term
U.S. export opportunities, totaling $750 million, associated
with major energy and transportation projects in Latin America
and the Caribbean, says the USTDA.
In a press release issued December 21, the
USTDA said that the conference, to be held March 6 and 7
in Washington, will feature 40 projects financed by multilateral
development banks.
"The development of the transportation
and energy sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean is
essential to promoting private sector-led growth throughout
the region," the USTDA added. Regional development
needs will offer important business opportunities for U.S.
firms, with benefits accruing to both sides, the agency
indicated.
"Throughout the conference, representatives
from Latin American and Caribbean government executing agencies
and MDB officials and managers will present projects and
will be available for private meetings with representatives
of U.S. companies," the USTDA explained.
For additional information on U.S. policies
in Latin America, see Regional Trade.
Following is the text of the USTDA press
release, with further details:
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U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Telephone: (703) 875-4357
Fax: (703) 875-4009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2005
CONTACT: Donna Thiessen, (703) 875-4357
USTDA CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT MAJOR ENERGY
AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 20, 2005) --
Near-term U.S. export opportunities totaling $750 million
associated with energy and transportation projects in Latin
America and the Caribbean will be the focus of a two-day
event sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
(USTDA). The conference, which will feature 40 projects
financed by multilateral development banks (MDBs), will
be held March 6-7, 2006, at The Madison Hotel in the Washington,
D.C.
The development of the transportation and
energy sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean is essential
to promoting private sector-led growth throughout the region.
To support this effort, the conference will inform U.S.
companies about the process for securing contracts to export
their goods and services for energy and transportation projects
funded by MDBs, such as the Inter-American Development Bank,
the World Bank, and the Andean Development Corporation.
U.S. firms interested in pursuing such contracts should
plan to attend the USTDA-sponsored event.
Throughout the conference, representatives
from Latin American and Caribbean government executing agencies
and MDB officials and managers will present projects and
will be available for private meetings with representatives
of U.S. companies. During the meetings, U.S. firms will
have the opportunity to introduce their products and services
directly to project sponsors and initiate relationships
with key decision-makers. Conference attendees will receive
a copy of a briefing book that contains up-to-date project
status, procurement, and contact information. For further
details about the event, visit the conference website at
www.ustda1on1.com.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency advances
economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing
and middle-income countries. The agency funds various forms
of technical assistance, feasibility studies, training,
orientation visits, and business workshops that support
the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and
open trading environment. USTDA's strategic use of foreign
assistance funds to support sound investment policy and
decision-making in host countries creates an enabling environment
for trade, investment, and sustainable economic development.
In carrying out its mission, USTDA gives emphasis to economic
sectors that may benefit from U.S. exports of goods and
services.
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