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The AGOA Training Deck
This training deck was developed as a resource for the Zambian producer looking to access the US market through the African Growth Opportunity Act. The presentation provides a general overview of AGOA and also provides examples of some available tools and resources. During this presentation, you will cover the background of AGOA and product eligibility, and you will review a number of available tools and resources, US regulatory bodies and a step-by- step guide for a business to follow NOTE: This video can be downloaded for your use or for training sessions |
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AGOA Readiness Toolkit
The booklet provides an overview of AGOA, including its purpose, benefits and examples of other countries’ success stories, so that readers have a better idea of the trade act’s socioeconomic potential. It lists the rules of origin for product eligibility, distinguishing between the requirements for textile and non-textile goods. There are over 5,000 AGOA - eligible products. The booklet also includes an AGOA-readiness self-assessment, adapted from two export questionnaires, that business owners can take in order to identify the gaps they need to close to become export ready under AGOA. Zambia's AGOA Opportunity The booklet is developed for the US investor. It provides an overview of AGOA and Zambia's eligibility. It lists product categories eligible under AGOA. The booklet also provides a profile of Zambia's investment climate |
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Commercial Viability Assessment Framework The framework comprises a range of factors to consider in assessing commercial viability of exporting a good to the U.S. Therefore, depending on the product or industry being assessed, one may weigh these factors differently or some factors may not be applicable, and so discretionary judgement should be applied. The evaluation will be based on a grading scheme of green, yellow, and red assigned to each criterion. Green means that there are greater positives for the criterion vis-à-vis global players. Yellow means Zambia is at a less advantageous position relative to others. Red means Zambia is not competitive for the criterion against others. The overall grading presents a picture whether a product or industry should warrant the government’s effort for exporting to the U.S. The methodology calls for reliable information and estimates in cases where it is unavailable. For further assistance in applying this framework, please contact the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA). | ||
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Are You AGOA-Ready” Assessment Tool This tool is made up of a set of questions designed to assess your company’s gaps in implementing a U.S. export strategy under AGOA. The scoring sheet provided in the at the end will indicate your company’s readiness and help to identify areas that need to be considered before beginning to export. This tool can be found in "The AGOA Readiness Toolkit."The assessment has been adapted from the “Export Readiness Assessment” from AGOA.info and the “Export Questionnaire” from export.gov. | ||
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Guide to Readying a Business for U.S. Export
These diagrams summarizes the suggested steps that businesses should take when considering exporting to the U.S. You can access and/or download the list of AGOA eligible items here. Visit the Resources page for links to the suggested organizations. |
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