Economic Benefits
Benefits for the US:
USAID Examples
Outreach efforts are not only one-way.
US projects that help raise the standard
of living in developing countries help
Americans by creating markets for
agricultural and consumer goods, and
jobs for Americans.
Benefits for Virginia: This is a list of firms within Virginia who have received contracts from USAID. It also lists the contract amount. Although it dates from 1995-96, it is a good example of the kinds of benefits that flow to residents of the commonwealth.
Benefits for the University: The internationalization of Virginia Tech has been a special priority since 1991. Find out how specific units within the university benefit from its international efforts by reading this page.