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USADF and agoa
USADF contributes to the goals of the African Growth and Opportunity Act by providing grants and technical assistance to small buisnesses and producer groups seeking to access international export markets.
USADF at the 2011 AGOA Forum ... click here to read the press release
What is AGOA?
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was signed into law on May 18, 2000 as Title 1 of The Trade and Development Act of 2000. The Act offers tangible incentives for African countries to continue their efforts to open their economies and build free markets. Since its implementation, U.S. total imports from Sub-Saharan Africa have more than tripled, totaling $64.7 billion. This year's AGOA Forum took place in Lusaka, Zambia.
What is USADF's role
under AGOA?
AGOA opens the door for Africa producers to access U.S. and foreign export markets. USADF grants provide direct support to local community producer groups and small enterprises to gain the capabilities needed to take advantage of these export oppurtunities. USADF grants provide capital resources for groups to add new management and production capacity needed to compete in a global market.
Examples of USADF AGOA Grants
Rwanda’s Gahaya Links successfully filled a large export order for Peace Baskets from Macy’s in New York, with Hutu and Tutsi women working side-by-side in associations. (See Grant 1735 for more details)
Tanzania’s Marvelous Batik and Foot Loose Handicraft displayed products in booths at the compound where the U.S Presidential delegation stayed during President Bush’ February 2008 visit to Tanzania. (Click here to see other projects in Tanzania)
ADF currently operates in 21 African countries and has 400 active investments valued at $62 million.The active projects in FY 2011 produce a diverse range of export products and services; African clothing and fabrics; coffee, tea and citronella tea; fish and other seafood; fresh and dried fruits and vegetables; spices and natural flavorings; sugar; legumes, nuts, and seeds; edible oil; grains and processed African ethnic foods; hardwood furniture; hand-crafted home décor items; cattle hides and ostrich skins; paints and coatings; and ecotourism.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON AGOA
USADF African leaders participate in 2011 AGOA Forum
USADF at the 2011 Lusaka AGOA Forum
The full text of the 2008 AGOA report to Congress - 2008
Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan
Africa and Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act - is available from the USTR as a .pdf file
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