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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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 Caribbeannyounge@ustda.gov

Keith EischeidCountry Manager, Mexicokeischeid@ustda.gov