Regional
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USTDA DIRECTOR LEOCADIA I. ZAK TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
ARLINGTON, VA (April 9, 2010) – Today, Ms. Leocadia I. Zak was formally sworn-in as the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations presided. Director Zak was nominated by President Barack Obama on November 16, 2009 and was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 10, 2010. Director Zak assumed her duties several weeks ago after taking the oath of office in a brief ceremony before USTDA staff. | Full Story |
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USTDA DIRECTOR LEOCADIA I. ZAK PRESSES U.S. EXPORTERS TO INCREASE ACTIVITY IN EMERGING ECONOMIES
DENVER, COLORADO (March 24, 2010) – USTDA Director Leocadia I. Zak, a member of President Obama's newly created Export Promotion Cabinet, met with the business community in Denver on Monday to talk about the Administration's plan to increase exports that support the creation of high-paying jobs in the manufacturing, services and agricultural sectors. | Full Story |
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MS. LEOCADIA I. ZAK CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR OF U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY UNITED STATES SENATE
ARLINGTON, VA (March 15, 2010) – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announces that Ms. Leocadia I. Zak was confirmed on Wednesday, March 10th by the United States Senate to serve as its Director. Ms. Zak has been serving as the Acting Director of USTDA since January 20, 2009 and prior to that served as the Agency’s General Counsel (2000–2006) and Deputy Director (2006–2009). | Full Story |
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PRESIDENT OBAMA NAMES THE U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TO EXPORT PROMOTION CABINET
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2010) – Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order launching the National Export Initiative and establishing an Export Promotion Cabinet to better promote job creation through exports. | Full Story |
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USTDA CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2010) – In celebration of Black History Month, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency hosted the Duke Ellington School for the Arts Show Choir at its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Just one day after the Choir performed at the White House for President Obama, they shared songs of inspiration and celebration with USTDA and guests from around the U.S. Government to commemorate the contributions of African-Americans to the rich history of the United States. | Full Story |
East Asia and Eurasia
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USTDA SUPPORTS EXPANDED U.S. EXPORTS TO CHINA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 15, 2010) – Today USTDA celebrated a decade of work in China by extending its program in the country for another ten years as well as awarding two grants. Both grants continue the agency's support of opening the large China market to U.S. exports of goods and services as well as supporting China's efforts to reduce air and water pollution. | Full Story |
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USTDA DIRECTOR JOINS PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TO EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI IN CHINA
ARLINGTON, VA (July 1, 2010) – On the heels of President Obama's invitation to President Hu for a State visit to the United States, the President dispatched a Presidential Delegation, including U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director Leocadia I Zak, to attend the U.S.A. National Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai on July 2, 2010. | Full Story |
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THE U.S. - CHINA STRATEGIC AND ECONOMIC DIALOGUE RECOGNIZES CLEAN ENERGY AS A MEANS TO SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY
BEIJING, CHINA (May 27, 2010) – During the first plenary session of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue on Monday, Director Leocadia I. Zak announced that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) would award grants to assist China in its efforts to meet its growing energy demand. | Full Story |
Latin America and the Caribbean
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USTDA SUPPORTS AVIATION DEVELOPMENT IN HAITI
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (August 31, 2010) – In the aftermath of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, USTDA has responded to the request of the Government of Haiti to assist in modernizing the Haitian aviation sector. | Full Story |
Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Europe
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NEW SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGIES WILL HELP MEET GROWING ENERGY DEMAND IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
CAIRO, EGYPT (May 26, 2010) – Working collectively, the governments and private sectors of the Middle East and North Africa region can greatly increase power production by utilizing modern technologies that will help protect the environment, stimulate sustainable economic growth, and contribute to the health and welfare of society, said the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) during an opening address at the MENA Power 2010 Forum in Cairo, Egypt. | Full Story |
South and Southeast Asia
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USTDA LAUNCHES COLD CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM TO ENHANCE INDIA'S FOOD SECURITY
ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2010) – In order to improve farm-to-market links in India, USTDA announced its support for a reverse trade mission for twelve business and government representatives from India to the United States focused on introducing modern cold chain technologies and U.S. practices and standards. | Full Story |
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CLEAN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM FOSTERS GREATER U.S. ENGAGEMENT IN INDONESIA
JAKARTA, INDONESIA (November 9, 2010) – President Obama's visit this week to Indonesia reinforces the importance of commercial cooperation as part of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership. | Full Story |
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USTDA EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
ARLINGTON, VA (November 8, 2010) – Today, USTDA and the U.S. Department of Commerce, together with India's Planning Commission launched the U.S.-India Energy Cooperation Program. | Full Story |
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DIRECTOR ZAK PARTICIPATES IN UNITED STATES - PAKISTAN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (July 19, 2010) – Following-up on commitments made by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency during the Tri-Lateral Consultations in Washington D.C. last year, Director Leocadia I. Zak announced USTDA's support for the development of new clean energy and transportation projects to support broad-based economic development in Pakistan. | Full Story |
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CLEAN ENERGY FORUM SUPPORTS GROWTH IN ASEAN COUNTRIES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (April 20, 2010) – Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must continue to identify new and efficient ways of producing clean energy to continue its economic growth, acknowledged business and government officials at the ASEAN Clean Energy, Trade, Technology and Investment Forum on Tuesday. | Full Story |
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GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY AND ADDRESS LOW-CARBON GROWTH IN INDONESIA
JAKARTA, INDONESIA (March 29, 2010) – In advance of President Obama's visit to Indonesia, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) launched the U.S.-Indonesia Geothermal Development Initiative during Director Leocadia I. Zak's visit to Jakarta, Indonesia. | Full Story |
Sub-Saharan Africa
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NEW USTDA CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE FOR AFRICA WILL BOOST U.S. EXPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 2, 2010) – During the U.S. – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum today, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director Leocadia I. Zak announced the Africa Clean Energy Solutions (ACES) Initiative, which will further the Agency’s commitment to assist in the development of clean and sustainable sources of energy. | Full Story |
