Delaware–Africa Trade, Investment and Workforce Development Partnership Program
World Trade Center Delaware provides trade facilitation, export development, investment promotion, business matchmaking, workforce development, and international partnership services designed to help developing countries expand market access, attract investment, strengthen entrepreneurship, and create sustainable economic growth through trade rather than aid.
About This Offer
World Trade Center Delaware offers a comprehensive trade and investment capacity-building platform that connects businesses, governments, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and development organizations to global markets and strategic partnerships. The program supports developing countries through practical trade-led development initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, export readiness, investment attraction, and international commercial cooperation. Capacity-building services include:
- International trade promotion and market access support
- Export readiness training and certification
- Business matchmaking and B2B networking
- Foreign direct investment attraction strategies
- Entrepreneurship and SME development
- Workforce development and skills enhancement
- Trade mission participation and commercial exchanges
- Public-private partnership development
- Investment promotion and project development
- International business education and mentoring
The program supports implementation of strategic development initiatives including:
- NHDC–Global Headstart Joint Venture LLC (NHDC-GHJV)
- International Integrated Water and Prosperity Centres (IIWPC) across Nigeria's 36 States and FCT
- Water and Prosperity Youth Alliance (WaPYA) youth workforce and leadership development initiative
- Commodity for Aid (CFA) Campaign, which promotes the transition from aid dependency to trade-driven prosperity
- U.S.–Nigeria Shared Prosperity Framework initiatives
Through these partnerships, participating organizations may gain access to trade opportunities, business partnerships, investment networks, workforce development programs, mentorship opportunities, and project development support. Expected outcomes include:
- Increased exports and international trade participation
- Enhanced workforce readiness and employability
- Increased entrepreneurship and SME growth
- Greater foreign direct investment attraction
- Expanded market access for local businesses
- Youth leadership and workforce development through WaPYA
- Support for implementation of the IIWPC framework:
Water → Land → Food → Trade → Prosperity
- Strengthened U.S.–Africa trade and investment relationships
- Sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity
Cost: Customized based on program scope, delegation size, training requirements, and partnership structure. Financing Available: Subject to eligibility, participating organizations may be connected to investors, development finance institutions, export promotion programs, trade missions, philanthropic organizations, project preparation facilities, and strategic business partners. Implementing Entity: World Trade Center Delaware Strategic Partners: US Embassy for Peace Mentorship Engagement Office of Nigeria NHDC–Global Headstart Joint Venture LLC (NHDC-GHJV) International Integrated Water and Prosperity Centres (IIWPC) Water and Prosperity Youth Alliance (WaPYA) Commodity for Aid (CFA) Campaign Program Theme: "Trade Over Aid • From Market Access to Shared Prosperity."
Have a capacity building offer to share?
U.S. government agencies, allied governments, private sector companies, and international organizations are invited to submit offers for inclusion in the library. All submissions are reviewed for alignment with Trade Over Aid principles.