USAID in Africa
	Economic Growth

USAID in Africa: Economic Growth

USAID/ Africa Southern African Global Competitive- ness Hub Economic Growth Strategic Frame-work TRADE -Trade for African Development and Enterprise Southern African Trade Development Economic Growth Publications Economic Growth Internet Guide International Trade Internet Guide USAID Supported AGOA - The African Growth Opportunity Act Global Technology Network: Africa FEWS - Famine Early Warning System Initiatives to Build Trade Capacity in Developing Countries Economic Growth and Agriculture Development DOT-COM - Digital Opportunity through Technology & Communication -see also: DOT-COM Alliance Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization AgroMali.com Business & Procurement Related Links African Development Bank Building the Private Sector in Africa - Published by the International Finance Corporation The Corporate Council on Africa Department of State Economic Profiles for Sub-Saharan Africa US Trade Representative: Africa US Commercial Services Country Guides: Africa

Economic Programs & Policy Reform The objectives of USAID's income generation activities in Africa are to generate poverty alleviating employment through broad-based, sustainable, market-oriented economic growth within a relatively free trade environment. These programs promote economic growth through: Strengthening markets Expanding access and opportunity Investing in people. Private Sector Development The objective of USAID's private sector development activities in Africa is to provide policy and program options to increase employment and income for Africans through an expanded and efficient private sector. Areas of sectoral focus include agribusiness development, agricultural marketing and credit, and support to the telecommunications sector. The types of activities USAID undertakes are: Policy and regulatory analyses Capacity building Organizational development Technical assistance and program support Market information and development Assessments of USAID and other donor-assisted programs to assist in future program planning. Business Development USAID is proud to be part of the United States Government's effort to expand trade and investment partnerships with Africa. There is optimism about Africa's future. The continent faces many problems--and there is tremendous variability among countries--but nonetheless recent progress is encouraging.

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