Resource Library (all documents)

BGI Publications, Timor-Leste, Research & Analysis

Toolkits and Guides

TCBoost, Worldwide, TCBoost

  • Trade & Investment “Resources” for Field Staff [455.86 KB - PDF] - Published: November 10, 2010
    Author: Wade Channell
    A PowerPoint presentation delivered at the USAID Trade and Investment Training: Programming for Greater Impact by Wade Channell looking at resources offered by USAID, etc, to Missions.
  • Trade Capacity Building M&E [1.24 MB - PDF] - Published: November 10, 2010
    Author: Jeremy Schanck (TCBoost DCOP)
    A PowerPoint presentation delivered at the USAID Trade and Investment Training in Bangkok, Thailand by Jeremy Schanck examining institutional reform monitoring.
  • Trade Facilitation [442.27 KB - PDF] - Published: November 9, 2010
    Author: Lisa Yarmoshuk (TCBoost COP)
    A PowerPoint presentation delivered at the USAID Trade and Investment Training: Greater Programming for Impact in Bangkok, Thailand by Lisa Yarmoshuk examining key areas of trade facilitation - customs modernization, transport and logistics, and non...
  • Trade Facilitation Resources [26.68 KB - PDF] - Published: January 27, 2009
    Author: Lisa Yarmoshuk (TCBoost COP)
    A PowerPoint presentation highlighting select USAID trade facilitation programs and the resources generated by them. Lisa Yarmoshuk, USAID In-depth Trade and Investment Training 2008.
  • Trade Facilitation Tools and Resources [1.13 MB - PDF] - Published: November 9, 2010
    Author: Lisa Yarmoshuk (TCBoost COP)
    This PowerPoint presentation delivered at the USAID Trade and Investment Training: Programming for Greater Impact in Bangkok, Thailand by Lisa Yarmoshuk looks at the trade facilitation tools and resources made available by Nathan Associates, Inc.
  • Trade Negotiations and Agreements [183.16 KB - PDF] - Published: January 27, 2009
    Author: Lisa Yarmoshuk (TCBoost COP)
    A PowerPoint presentation introducing the current landscape of agreements and negotiations related to trade and investment around the world and the role of trade capacity building. Lisa Yarmoshuk, USAID In-depth Trade and Investment Training 2008.
  • Trade Polices and Institutions in Post-Conflict Countries [46.36 KB - PDF] - Published: January 27, 2009
    Author: James Wallar (TCBoost presenter)
    A PowerPoint presentation (with notes) presenting an overview of the chief challenges to building trade capacity in a post-conflict setting and a recommendation of approaches to TCB in this setting. James Wallar, USAID In-depth Trade and Investment...
  • Trade Policy, Trade Negotiations & Trade Agreements [1.7 MB - PDF] - Published: November 8, 2010
    Author: Tim Buehrer (TCBoost presenter)
    A PowerPoint presentation delivered at the TCBoost Trade and Investment Training: Programming for Greater Impact in Bangkok, Thailand by Tim Buehrer looking at trade policy, trade negotiations, Doha Development Round, regional trade agreements, etc.
  • Trade-Related Transport and Logistics [711.57 KB - PDF] - Published: January 27, 2009
    Author: Bruce Bolnick and Erin Endean (TCBoost presenters)
    A PowerPoint presentation to introduce the empirical links between trade and investment and development. Bruce Bolnick and Erin Endean, USAID In-depth Trade and Investment Training 2008.

Afghanistan, RFPs/RFAs for Enterprise Development

  • Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan [1022.67 KB - PDF] - Published: February 9, 2009
    Author: USAID
    The purpose of the project is to generate economic growth, trade and investment by improving the conditions for international and cross-border trade and transit. It is expected to help the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA)...

Afghanistan, TCBoost, TCBoost

  • Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan (TAFA) SOW [304.25 KB - PDF] - Published: November 1, 2009
    Author: USAID
    The goal of the proposed Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan (TAFA) Project is to improve the trade environment for Afghanistan, thereby fostering increased investment, exports, and market-based employment opportunities. The project...
  • Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan Project Summary [250.75 KB - PDF] - Published: November 1, 2009
    Author: USAID
    USAID’s Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan (TAFA) project aims to generate economic growth, trade, and investment by improving the conditions for international and cross-border trade and transit. The project will help the...

TCBoost

  • Trade and Investment in Mozambique (TIP) SOW [91.74 KB - PDF] - Published: April 1, 2005
    Author: USAID
    The purpose of the program is twofold: a) to increase international market access for Mozambican products; and b) to enhance Mozambique’s competitiveness by reducing the costs of doing business. The purpose will be achieved through better...
  • Trade and Investment Reform Support Program (TIRSP) in Azerbaijan SOW [2.97 MB - PDF] - Published: July 1, 2007
    Author: USAID
    The purpose of this project will be to assist Azerbaijan to enact and implement policy, regulatory, and administrative reforms which: (1) facilitates the country's accession to the WTO; (2) builds its capacity to comply with core WTO accession...

Laos, Research & Analysis

  • Trade in Telecommunication Services in the Lao PDR [378.38 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2009
    This report provides a brief overview of the importance of telecommunications services to economic development, including experiences of other developing countries. Part 2 describes the existing state of the market for telecommunication services in...

Training Materials

  • Training in Cost-Benefit Analysis for USAID Officers [131.29 KB - PDF] - Published: November 3, 2008
    Author: Arnold C. Harberger
    This is Part 2 of  5 in a document dedicated to the study of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and their application to investment decisions, with particular emphasis on project appraisal in the public...
  • Training in Cost-Benefit Analysis for USAID Officers [71.2 KB - PDF] - Published: November 3, 2008
    Author: Arnold C. Harberger
    This is Part 4 of  5 in a document dedicated to the study of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and their application to investment decisions, with particular emphasis on project appraisal in the public...
  • Training in Cost-Benefit Analysis for USAID Officers [59.37 KB - PDF] - Published: November 3, 2008
    Author: Arnold C. Harberger
    This is Part 5 of  5 in a document dedicated to the study of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and their application to investment decisions, with particular emphasis on project appraisal in the public...
  • Training in Cost-Benefit Analysis for USAID Officers (Part 1) [131.95 KB - PDF] - Published: November 3, 2008
    Author: Arnold C. Harberger
    This is Part 1 of  5 in a document dedicated to the study of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and their application to investment decisions, with particular emphasis on project appraisal in the public...
  • Training in Cost-Benefit Analysis for USAID Officers (Part 3 of 5) [89.2 KB - PDF] - Published: November 3, 2008
    Author: Arnold C. Harberger
    This is Part 3 of  5 in a document dedicated to the study of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and their application to investment decisions, with particular emphasis on project appraisal in the public...
  • Training in Cost-Benefit Analysis for USAID Officers; Lesotho: Water Sector Project [283.5 KB - PDF] - Published: November 3, 2008
    Author: MCC
    This case study accompanies a training course sponsored by USAID/EGAT's Office of Economic Growth on Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for USAID officers.  First delivered in December 2008, the course provides an orientation to CBA...

Botswana, TCBoost, Namibia, South Africa

  • Trans-Kalahari Corridor Regional AEO Program Analysis [269.84 KB - PDF] - Published: March 1, 2010
    Author: Nathan Associates Inc.
    The Trans-Kalahari Corridor Regional AEO Program Analysis was designed to assist in the adaptation and implementation of current best practices along the Trans Kalahari Corridor.