Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnershipswith Mexicowith Mexico
Nathan YoungeNathan YoungeRegional Director for Latin American and the CaribbeanRegional Director for Latin American and the Caribbean
September 2008September 2008
USTDAUSTDA
An agency of the Federal Government of the United States
Founded in 1981 Supports the planning of projects
that may be funded by financial institutions
Over 70 projects in Mexico Close collaboration with bilateral
and multilateral institutions Dual Mission: Developmental
and Commercial
USTDA ActivitiesUSTDA Activities
Technical Assistance
Feasibility Studies
Training
Orientation Visits, Workshops and Conferences
Latin American officials Latin American officials participate in airport security participate in airport security
trainingtraining
USTDA Funding
Federal, state or local government agencies
Private host country companies or U.S. companies that would like to develop a project in Mexico
USTDA Sectors in 2007
Telecommunication14.2%
Services9.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
Minerals & Natural Resources
0.2%
Multi-Sector6.2%
Human Resources0.3%
Energy30.3%
Agriculture2.5%Water & the
Environment14.0%
Transportation22.0%
Feasibility Studies
Technical, economic and financial feasibility
Project specificAverage cost of study is
US$350,000Conducted by U.S. Firms
selected by a host country entity
Examples of Feasibility Studies
• Municipality of Puerto Peñasco- Water Desalination Facility ($369,325)
• Northwest Border Multimodal Ports - Tijuana Intermodal Terminal ($427,861)
• Merida-Progreso Multimodal Airport ($445,250)
Wastewater Desalination FacilitiesWastewater Desalination Facilities
Technical Assistance
SCT Multimodal National Plan ($1,323,900)
TFM Toluca Intermodal Facility ($750,000)
NAFINSA Investment Catalyst Fund ($277,300)
Puerta México Intermodal Terminal Inauguration in
Toluca, 2008
Orientation Visits and Conferences
USTDA organizes and finances orientation visits to the United States
USTDA provides funding for technical conferences throughout the world
The goal is to provide and exchange of information and technology between U.S. and Mexican entities Mexican Secretary of the Economy Eduardo Sojo discusses Mexico’s National Mexican Secretary of the Economy Eduardo Sojo discusses Mexico’s National
Infrastructure Program at the opening of the Building Partnerships in Infrastructure Program at the opening of the Building Partnerships in Infrastructure Conference, Infrastructure Conference,
February 2008February 2008
Evaluation CriteriaUSTDA evaluates the following
key factors:The project should be a priority for the host country
There is a likelihood of obtaining financing for the project
Meets the requirement for importing equipment and services to the host country
Requesting USTDA FundingRequesting USTDA Funding
No formal application procedure. Model Proposal Format can be found at www.ustda.gov.
Requests can be made year-round. Requests may come from a foreign
entity or project sponsor, or from a U.S. firm interested in the project.
Public and private overseas entities are eligible for assistance.
Project DefinitionProject Definition
USTDA contracts with U.S. small businesses to USTDA contracts with U.S. small businesses to enhance project definition, supply preliminary enhance project definition, supply preliminary
assessments and provide due diligence for proposed assessments and provide due diligence for proposed projects.projects.
Desk Studies (DS) Desk Studies (DS) A DS provides a quick
analysis and is produced within the
United States.
Definitional Missions (DM)Definitional Missions (DM) A DM provides a detailed
evaluation involving travel to a designated country
or region.
Grant Process Flow ChartGrant Process Flow Chart
Submit a ProposalSubmit a Proposal Approve GrantApprove Grant Select a U.S. firmSelect a U.S. firm
ENTER INTO A ENTER INTO A CONTRACTCONTRACT
Using USTDA ResourcesUsing USTDA Resources
Visit our website at www.USTDA.gov:Visit our website at www.USTDA.gov: Check current business opportunities with USTDA Check current business opportunities with USTDA
and our grant recipientsand our grant recipients
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Order copies of USTDA funded reportsOrder copies of USTDA funded reports
USTDA Contact InformationUSTDA Contact InformationU.S. Trade and Development Agency1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600Arlington, VA 22209Telephone (703) 875-4357 Fax (703) 875-4009Website: www.ustda.gov
Nathan Younge Regional Director, Latin America and the [email protected]
Keith EischeidCountry Manager, [email protected]
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