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USTDA and ICT in Kenya
Kathryn Dorminey, Country Manager
Project Planning Funding Assistance
Accessing ICT in Kenya Conference
June 9, 2010 ± Washington, DC
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Our MissionOur Mission
Promote U.S. commercial interests andPromote U.S. commercial interests and
economic development ineconomic development in developing anddeveloping and
middlemiddle--income countriesincome countries..� Independent Agency of the U.S. Federal
Government
� Established in 1981
� Provided $42.5 million in funding for more than240 activities in FY 2009.
� Helped generate $31 billion in U.S. exports toemerging markets.
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USTDA RegionsUSTDA Regions
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USTDA ICT Sector Overview
� ICT is one of USTDA¶sstrategic focus sectors.
� Promote U.S. commercialstrengths; commerciallyviable technology solutionsand project management bestpractices.
� As bandwidth increases, thedemand for advanced ICT solutions rises as well.
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USTDA By SectorUSTDA By Sector(As a Percentage of USTDA¶s FY2009 Program Budget)(As a Percentage of USTDA¶s FY2009 Program Budget)
Agribusiness 5.4%
Clean Energy/Climate
Change 23.3%
Energy & Power .7%Human Resources 1.7%
Manufacturing 1.8%
Mining & Natural
Resources 5.1%
Muli-Sector 2.1%
Services 5.6%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Transportation 38.4%
Water & Environment
9.5%
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USTDA Program ActivitiesUSTDA Program Activities
Project DevelopmentProject Development
ProgramProgram
Feasibility StudiesFeasibility Studies
Pilot ProjectsPilot Projects
Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance
Matching U.S. Commercial InterestsMatching U.S. Commercial Interests
with InternationalOpportunitieswith InternationalOpportunities
International BusinessInternational Business
Partnership ProgramPartnership Program
Reverse Trade MissionsReverse Trade Missions
ConferencesConferences
TrainingTraining
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Success: Seacom Undersea CableSuccess: Seacom Undersea Cable
2006 USTDA-funded reversetrade mission resulted in theformation of the consortiumresponsible for the SEACOM undersea cable connecting eastAfrica to the world¶s fiber optic network.
Over $400 million in U.S.exports associated with projectimplementation.
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Working to Fully Utilize East Africa¶sIncreased Connectivity
Focused on facilitating full usageFocused on facilitating full usageof new capacity provided by underseaof new capacity provided by underseacablescables
East African Community eEast African Community e--healthhealthWorkshopWorkshop-- October 2010, KigaliOctober 2010, Kigali
Kenya Cyber Security ReverseKenya Cyber Security ReverseTrade MissionTrade Mission-- Fall 2010Fall 2010
Central Bank ICT StudiesCentral Bank ICT Studies--Tanzania and RwandaTanzania and Rwanda
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Funding Criteria
Proposal Criteria:
� Whether the project is a highdevelopmental priority for the project
sponsor and the host country
� Likelihood the project will obtainimplementation financing
� Ability to generate measurablecommercial and developmentaloutcomes
� Mutual benefits for the United Statesand host country
� Presence of foreign competition
Grantee Profile:Grantee Profile:
� Host country federal, state or local government entities
� Private host country companies
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Opportunities toWork with USTDA
Events:
Orientation Visits and
Conferences
Grant Program Direct Contract Activities
U.S. Consultants U.S. Consultants
U.S. Consultants (providing specialized
technical, legal or financial expertise)
U.S. Engineering Firms U.S. Engineering Firms
FinancialInstitutions Host Country Consultants
U.S. Equipment Suppliers
Host Country Government or PrivateSector Project Sponsors (as Grantees)Host Country Government or
Private Sector Project Sponsors (as
Delegates)
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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 INTOAENTER INTOACONTRACTCONTRACT
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Using USTDA Resources
Visit our website at www.USTDA.gov:
Check current business opportunities with USTDA
and our grant recipients
Sign-up for our eNewsletter to learn about upcoming
events
Order copies of USTDA funded reports
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Contact USTDA
Regional Director: Paul Marin
Country Manager: Kathryn Dorminey
Regional Business Development
Manager: Jason Nagy (+27 (11)
290-3084, [email protected])
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600
Arlington, VA 22209Telephone (703) 875-4357
Fax (703) 875-4009
Website: www.ustda.gov
Email: [email protected]