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Powering Island Communities in Fiji with Xendee and Arizona State University

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Starting with a geospatial assessment of 300 isolated communities, the team completed in-person community engagement and detailed feasibility assessments for a prioritized set of 75 mini-grid sites.

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  • Starting with a geospatial assessment of 300 isolated communities, the team completed in-person community engagement and detailed feasibility assessments for a prioritized set of 75 mini-grid sites.
  • Site assessments include technical analyses, geospatial site planning, sustainable business models, climate change impact assessments, and ownership and operation models.
  • The work has significant potential to uplift communities through economic development, healthcare access, and education opportunities.
  • As this project unfolds, Xendee is proud to contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future for remote and underserved communities in Fiji and across the Pacific.

Dream Exchange Proudly Sponsors "Start Local, Scale Global: Empowering Minority Owned Businesses for Global Trade" Event with MBDA and USTDA

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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The forum featured key stakeholders and policymakers who discussed innovative strategies for the growth and empowerment of minority-owned businesses seeking to enter global markets.

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  • The forum featured key stakeholders and policymakers who discussed innovative strategies for the growth and empowerment of minority-owned businesses seeking to enter global markets.
  • Dream Exchange Founder and CEO, Joe Cecala also emphasized the company's dedication to supporting minority business enterprises.
  • He stated, "At Dream Exchange, we recognize that empowering minority-owned businesses is not only the right thing to do but also a crucial driver of economic prosperity.
  • Our sponsorship of this event with the MBDA and USTDA reflects our commitment to helping minority entrepreneurs scale their businesses and drive meaningful change within their communities."

USISPF, ReNew and the Consulate General of India Bring Together Business and Government Leaders to Discuss U.S.- India Climate Partnership

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.

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  • The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.
  • The United States and India have emerged as committed front-runners for the global transition to clean energy.
  • The increased collaboration reflects across areas pertaining to energy supply chains, finance, business partnerships, and R&D.
  • The group outlined that the priority is to help expedite nations and communities to meet their 2030 targets for reducing emissions.

CRA’s Life Sciences Team Partners with U.S. Trade and Development Agency to Promote Value-based Procurement Initiatives

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced its second engagement in an ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in support of the agency’s Global Procurement Initiative (GPI).

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced its second engagement in an ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in support of the agency’s Global Procurement Initiative (GPI).
  • On July 28, 2023, CRA’s Life Sciences team welcomed representatives of the USTDA, a delegation of senior government officials from Thailand, and a representative from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok to CRA’s Boston headquarters.
  • CRA’s Rajini Jayasuriya and Annabelle Fowler delivered training and led discussions on lessons from the U.S. healthcare system and strategies based on international best practices in value-based medicine procurement policies that deliver patient access, medicines availability, and innovation.
  • In March 2023, CRA’s Kirsten Axelsen and Annabelle Fowler traveled to Quito, Ecuador to serve as speakers at a three-day GPI workshop attended by more than 80 Ecuadorian government officials.

PayBills.Africa Goes Live, Connecting African Merchants to the World

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The platform seamlessly connects Africa's merchants globally, allowing customers to settle bills from anywhere in the world with one-touch ease on its web or mobile app and with bank-grade security.

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  • The platform seamlessly connects Africa's merchants globally, allowing customers to settle bills from anywhere in the world with one-touch ease on its web or mobile app and with bank-grade security.
  • PayBills.Africa allows payers to settle their bills directly with merchants.
  • "Whether paying bills or requesting payments, everything is settled in your localized African currency," said Nicholas Koros, CEO of Brij Technologies, a U.S.-based company with an operational headquarters in Nairobi.
  • It is worth noting that Flutterwave, a U.S. company with operational headquarters in Nigeria, is one of the primary payment processors for Paybills.Africa.

Iteris Chosen to Support Intelligent Transportation Systems Project in Mérida, Mexico

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727917485/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727917485/en/
    Iteris Chosen to Support Intelligent Transportation Systems Project in Mérida, Mexico (Photo: Business Wire)
    This technical assistance activity provided by USTDA to the grantee, Instituto de Movilidad y Desarrollo Urbano Territorial (IMDUT), is intended to update the bus control and monitoring center, and advance the transition to electric buses for Mérida’s public transportation fleet.
  • In this phase of the project, Iteris will support the selection and deployment of ITS technologies that will be critical to achieve the project’s objectives.
  • Iteris is a subconsultant to Nathan Associates, LLC , a trusted global partner for providing analytic and economic solutions worldwide, who was awarded the USTDA Mérida ITS Modernization project.
  • “We are thrilled to have been chosen to support this important international initiative,” said Moe Zarean, general manager of mobility operations services at Iteris.

Hoai B. Huynh Joins Abt Associates as Solutions Lead for Technical Assistance and Implementation

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hoai B. Huynh has joined Abt Associates as Vice President of Technical Assistance and Implementation (TA&I), overseeing the growth and delivery of high-quality consulting, training, and management solutions in a variety of sectors that Abt provides to governments, organizations, and communities worldwide. He brings more than 25 years of experience in energy, environment, engineering, policy, and program management in the U.S. and internationally.

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  • Hoai B. Huynh, who has more than 25 years of experience in energy, environment, engineering, policy, and program management in the U.S. and internationally, has joined Abt Associates as Solutions Lead for Technical Assistance and Implementation.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hoai B. Huynh has joined Abt Associates as Vice President of Technical Assistance and Implementation (TA&I), overseeing the growth and delivery of high-quality consulting, training, and management solutions in a variety of sectors that Abt provides to governments, organizations, and communities worldwide.
  • Huynh joins Abt from Deloitte Consulting, where he was a Specialist Leader in its International Development Organization, managing programs and spearheading Deloitte's growth in the water, climate change, and energy sectors.
  • Huynh holds a master's in environmental engineering and a bacherlor's in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Astra Energy Inc. Announces Acquisition of Land for Zanzibar Clean and Renewable Energy Park

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Astra Energy Inc. (OTC: ASRE) (“Astra” or the “Company”) announces that it has received a commitment letter from the revolutionary government of Zanzibar to supply approximately 200 acres of land by way of a 33-year renewable lease, for Astra’s proposed Zanzibar Clean and Renewable Energy Park Project (“Project”).

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Astra Energy Inc. (OTC: ASRE) (“Astra” or the “Company”) announces that it has received a commitment letter from the revolutionary government of Zanzibar to supply approximately 200 acres of land by way of a 33-year renewable lease, for Astra’s proposed Zanzibar Clean and Renewable Energy Park Project (“Project”).
  • The Project will generate 50MW of clean and renewable energy on Unguja Island, the largest island in the Zanzibar Archipelago and the seat of Zanzibar’s semi-autonomous government.
  • The Project will also include a battery energy storage system (BESS), a much-needed source of grid stability and a peak power source for the island.
  • Astra plans to begin Project engineering once the feasibility study is complete and definitive agreements have been reached with the Zanzibar government, which is expected later this year.

Central American Bank for Economic Integration and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency will work to boost trade and cooperation in the region

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Washington, D.C., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In order to facilitate cooperation and the development of projects to benefit the countries of the region, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen economic, trade and investment relations.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In order to facilitate cooperation and the development of projects to benefit the countries of the region, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen economic, trade and investment relations.
  • The agreement was signed by CABEI's Executive President, Dr. Dante Mossi, and the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, Enoh T. Ebong.
  • USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership-building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
  • Together with its member countries, CABEI works to identify opportunities for attracting investment in strategic sectors, such as sustainable mobility, blue economy, innovation, and technology linked to the trade sector.

Tetra Tech Awarded Airspace Optimization Support Contract

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that it has been awarded a technical assistance contract by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to support Mexicos civil aviation program.

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  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that it has been awarded a technical assistance contract by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to support Mexicos civil aviation program.
  • Under this 18-month contract, our technology and aviation experts will optimize airspace communications, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management.
  • We will apply Tetra Techs patented Volans software as a service (SaaS) technology to provide optimized airspace capacity, economic analysis, and environmental solutions.
  • The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group has provided lifecycle services to support the Federal Aviation Administration and other international aviation authorities in their mission to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable airspace for more than 20 years, said Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO Dan Batrack.