The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is organising an executive-led Infrastructure Business Development Mission to Egypt, Morocco and Jordan.

The purpose of the mission, which will take place from 3 to 11 December, is to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to the three countries’ expanding infrastructure markets, and to assist them in pursuing export opportunities to these markets.

Governments across North Africa and the Middle East are increasingly aware that continual change is needed to meet the growing demand of the population for infrastructure expansion and upgrade. Infrastructure expansion in the region is expected to grow at an annual rate of between 5% and 7% in 2014 and many of the region’s governments have issued aggressive targets for infrastructure development. This could mean great opportunities for U.S. exporters.

The mission will include representatives from American companies and trade associations that provide infrastructure-related technologies, project managers, implementers and companies with energy efficient equipment and technology. The delegates will receive market briefings and participate in customised meetings with key port officials and prospective partners.

Targeted sectors include transportation infrastructure and equipment, water and waste treatment, marine and ports infrastructure, energy efficient technologies, equipment and services, and tourism and building construction.

The U.S. Department of Commerce believes the private sector can play a big role in further realising the potential in infrastructure projects throughout North Africa over the next few years and that U.S. companies will benefit from exploring the market at early stages and introducing their advanced technologies.