ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is expanding its investments in sustainable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa. An implementing agency of the U.S. government's Power Africa initiative, USTDA invests in project preparation activities designed to generate renewable and gas-fired power, modernize electric grids and increase energy efficiency. The Agency's programs are available to help African project sponsors prepare bankable clean energy projects.
To begin the proposal process, please contact Africa@ustda.gov. Further information, including a list of USTDA's regional staff, can be found at: http://www.ustda.gov/program/regions/sub-saharan-africa. Press Release Contact/Media Inquiries: Tom Hardy (703) 875-4357
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto concerned TPP deal will erode what remains of the steel industry while Philadelphia will look to expand into the Pacific Rim. House Speaker Paul Ryan has indicated a TPP ratification vote could come before the next U.S. president takes office in 2017. On a recent press call arranged by the White House, Mr. Nutter told reporters the deal is good for his city and, as a whole, for Pennsylvania. He said the agreement would expand market access for services, software, telecommunications and more — resulting in higher-paying jobs. It also would reduce tariffs and ensure that trading partners are following the same environmental and labor rules as the U.S., he said... Related Post: the-text-of-the-trans-pacific-partnernship
The U.S Trade and Development Agency recently released their annual report for 2015. The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia is honored to work so closely with USTDA as one of their "Making Global Local" partners. PDF download available below.
Brazil Business News and Updates for Opportunity Seekers via TradeBRZ at the Sao Paulo, Brazil WTC Business Tower In this month's edition of Brazil Buzz, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is featured for their recent announcement regarding plans to double their size in Brazil over the next five years. GSK's US headquarters are located in Warren, New Jersey. "GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, announced plans to double its size in Brazil over the next five years. |
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