MDCP Export Successes
MDCP Projects:
- Generated $12.6 billion in exports since 1997.
- Create or sustain 14,000 U.S. jobs per year.
- Generate $286 in exports for every $1 of ITA funding.
“We were first-timers for any kind of award/grant. I appreciated the patience of the ITA team and their support every step of the way in our efforts in applying for the funding.”
- American Association of Intensive English Programs (EnglishUSA)
Colombians Adopt U.S. Industry Standards
After ITA/MDCP-Supported Education Campaign, the Colombian distribution system began to primarily use the Auto Care standards, U.S. auto parts companies will find it easier to export to customers in Colombia.
The Total Package
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. Well, that’s not the case when it comes to packaged foods and other goods – in general, the packaging reflects the quality of the product inside.
Performing Arts as Exports? YES!
MDCP grant recipient Western Arts Alliance creates Performing Arts Discovery Export platform helps U.S. artists get hired to perform abroad.
Pakistan Adopts Green Building Code Based on ICC International Codes
Explore how collaboration led to the release of the Pakistan Green Building Code, promoting safer, more sustainable building practices and opening opportunities for U.S. building product manufacturers.
U.S. Technology Office (USITO) Still Protecting IP in China Decades After MDCP Help
Since the MDCP project opened the U.S. Information Technology Office, it continues engaging China officials on a variety of issues.
Indonesian Lab Certifies Plumbing Code Compliance
In 2016, ITA helped IAPMO, a U.S.-based standards developing organization, establishes a lab in Indonesia to certify that plumbing products comply with its plumbing code. Now IAPMO is back with MDCP funding to train Indonesian officials on how to enforce the code.
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and ITA Overcome Trade Barriers
Not only is recycling critical for conserving our resources, in the United States it’s big business and a big source of trade—to the tune of $117 billion in benefits to our economy and supports more than 500,000 American jobs in the manufacturing and recycling industries.
Leveraging Foreign Trade Zones
Instead of each U.S. firm creating its own foreign trade zone (FTZ) presence in China, United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) provides one for all its members.