CLDP, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and USAID, conducts global initiatives in key areas of international commerce and development, such as women's economic empowerment, energy infrastructure development, and international commercial arbitration. 

Energy and Minerals

CLDP is the only U.S. agency dedicated to providing legal and regulatory technical assistance to ensure energy security and expand mineral supply chains supporting domestic growth. Supported under multiple initiatives of the U.S. Department of State and USAID, CLDP leverages the expertise of its lawyers and subject matter experts to assist countries in reforming their policies, laws, regulations, model contracts, and guidelines with respect to investments into their power, energy, and mining / processing sectors.  As a result of this technical assistance in energy and minerals, countries are better prepared to seek out and receive US and allied investments that builds out mineral production into domestic supply chains; collaborate on US-led initiatives; adopt standards that require sustainable investment in line with US and allied practices; expand energy production to meet an agenda of abundance; expand market access on a level playing field; and avoid uncompetitive schemes that increase their countries’ dependence on unreliable actors.

Please go to the CLDP's Global Energy & Minerals page and how we are assisting to meet the challenge of energy security, minerals abundance, and the expansion of power for a growing economy.

Vis Moot (Commercial Arbitration)

Along with the U.S. Department of State and USAID, CLDP has developed an educational program to train and mentor law school students in oral and written advocacy and international commercial arbitration. Students use this experience to compete in the international Vis Moot where they simulate aspects of the arbitration procedure and the use of international commercial arbitration conventions

Please click here to find out more about CLDP's support of the Vis Moot.

PPP Series

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) series is a collection of pre-recorded webinars developed for Power Africa and the Indo-Pacific Strategy. PPPs provide an innovative approach to developing major infrastructure projects across the globe, but the development of a PPP requires a significant amount of time and resources. The webinar series details the PPP process, with expert presentations designed to help viewers navigate and understand the key concepts of PPPs. 

Please click here to find out more about CLDP's PPP Series.

Procurement Basics Series (PBS)

The Procurement Basics Series (PBS) is a collection of pre-recorded presentations developed by CLDP and expert advisors. The PBS provides a high-level overview of specific topics and concepts withint the procurement domain. These recordings were designed with CLDP's technical assistance projects in mind, particularly as we continue to expand our work in the procurement space. The recordings are stored on YouTube and can be accessed by clicking on the videos below.

Please click here to find out more about CLDP's Public Procurement Series.

Handicraft Export Initiative

CLDP’s handicraft export initiative, working in close partnership with local ministries, focuses on helping artisans gain the business skills and technical knowledge they need to sustain and grow their operations. Activities under this initiative include raining on export, import, and eCommerce procedures. CLDP has also produced practical guides and a toolkit on handicraft export and marketing to help artisan enterprises meet the expectations of the international market.

Please click here to find out more about the Handicraft Export Initiative and related guides.