USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub

A 5-year, $116 million trade and investment facilitation activity funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) designed to improve private sector productivity and competitiveness in West Africa. The Hub uses a market-based approach, partnering with private sector firms through a Co-Investment Fund and technical assistance to generate new investment, create jobs, and increase trade. It is part of the U.S. Government's Feed the Future and Prosper Africa initiatives. The project is implemented by a consortium of organizations led by Creative Associates International. Key sectors include agriculture, apparel, light manufacturing, and health.