South America Regional
The Challenge
The U.S. Congress renewed the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) to promote economic alternatives to drug-crop production in the Andean region that includes Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador. The South America Regional Program complements both the ATPDEA and the Trade Promotion Agreements now under negotiation. The program addresses common challenges these countries face, which prevent them from taking full advantage of this expanded market access. These challenges include the perception of high risk that thwarts trade and investment, the lack of straightforward pro-trade policies and trade infrastructure. Country specific technical assistance has been provided to: improve the enforcement of labor and intellectual property laws; strengthen competitiveness through the development of appropriate product and service standards; expand investment through improved competition policy; and streamline customs operations for the more efficient transfer of goods.
Objectives, Sectors and Workforce
Mission Director: Hilda Arellano
MCA Status: Currently Not a Candidate
PEPFAR Focus Country: No
Provided or Received Services From Other Missions: Provided
| Program Budget (Appropriations by Account) |
FY 2004 ($000) |
FY 2005 ($000) |
FY 2006 ($000) |
FY 2007 ($000) |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
| Development Assistance |
2,400 |
1,817 |
1,485 |
2,000 |
-16.7% |
| Total |
2,400 |
1,817 |
1,485 |
2,000 |
-16.7% |
| Program Budget by Sector and Account |
FY 2004 ($000) |
FY 2005 ($000) |
FY 2006 ($000) |
FY 2007 ($000) |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
| Economic Growth |
DA |
2,400 |
1,817 |
1,485 |
2,000 |
-16.7% |
| Total |
2,400 |
1,817 |
1,485 |
2,000 |
-16.7% |
Other Major Donors:
Bilateral: None
Multilateral: European Union, Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Labor Organization.
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