Exchange Program for Sustainable Growth
What is the Exchange Program for Sustainable Growth?
The Exchange Program for Sustainable Growth (EPSG) establishes U.S.-Asian
partnerships that match U.S. environmental experience, technology, and
practice with Asian environmental needs. EPSG is administered for US-AEP
by the
Institute of International
Education (IIE). EPSG exchanges
include Environmental Business Exchanges, Technical Exchanges, and
Fellowships (non-academic).
What are Business Exchanges?
Professional business exchanges are short and intense, typically
lasting less than two weeks. U.S. companies can go to Asia on an
exchange, or serve as hosts for an Asian exchange or group coming to the
U.S. Such exchanges provide U.S. environmental companies the opportunity
to introduce Asian decision-makers to their businesses, products, and
services. Business exchanges may involve a single individual or a study
tour of 10-20 people. These exchanges provide Asian participants with
opportunities to confer with government and industry authorities,
identify sources for U.S. technology, observe and evaluate facilities
and technologies first-hand for their suitability, and meet face-to-face
with potential partners.
What are Technical Exchanges?
These exchanges offer short-term technical workshops to U.S. and
Asian participants. Technical exchanges may be held in Asia or in the
United States, and may be presented on a wide variety of environmental
topics, in a variety of formats. U.S. companies serving as sponsors for
technical sessions enjoy a powerful opportunity to showcase their
products and expertise before participants who are in a position to
influence environmental business, practices, and policy in their
countries.
What are Fellowships?
These non-academic fellowships provide senior-level American and
Asian professionals with practical work opportunities for expanding
their understanding of and exchanging information on environmental
issues and approaches to problem solving. Typically lasting from one to
four months, these fellowships focus on the practical side of
environmental problems.
For example, American specialists can work for Asian government in an
environmental ministry or for a private company that is developing
technical standards and responding to regulatory requirements. Asian
professionals may travel to the United States to work side-by-side with
their business counterparts. Participants may also be placed with
non-governmental organizations, or government agencies at the local,
state or national level.
How can I participate in an exchange?
Candidates for the Exchange Program for Sustainable Growth include:
- American companies and institutions whose expertise is requested
by an Asian government or industry to address a specific environmental
issue
- Asian representatives of companies, non-governmental
organizations, or government entities that require help in addressing
specific environmental issues
Participating organizations are required to cover salary and
international travel costs for their employees. Exchange applications
must include a budget proposal stipulating proposed cost-sharing
arrangements. EPSG can provide funds to partially cover travel, lodging,
and other limited costs. When EEP funding is provided, U.S. government
travel regulations and per diem rates must be observed.
For more information about participating in the
Exchange Program for Sustainable Growth:
Administrative Manager, EPSG
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005-2403, USA
Tel: 1-202-326-7706
Fax: 1-202-326-7709
E-mail: eep@iie.org |
