The objective of the Asian Trade Initiatives, that is consistent with the ITC's overall strategic plan for international trade programs, is to develop and expand trade and cultural linkages with Asia thereby strengthening Miami-Dade County's role as a global gateway community.

The Asian Trade Initiatives ad-hoc committee's mandate is to recommend to the ITC Board of Directors programs and projects that will improve and enhance trade, economic and cultural relations between Miami-Dade County and Asia.

Members of the Asian Trade Initiatives ad-hoc committee provide maximum input and participate in the planning and selection of which countries are best suited to either develop or expand trade opportunities between Miami-Dade County and Asia. The committee then recommends to the ITC Board of Directors which country(s) should be targeted in any one mission during the fiscal year.

During the 2006-2007 fiscal year, the committee recommended taking a business development mission to the India. The mission to Mumbai and New Delhi was held from September 30th - October 7th, 2007. Please refer to the End of Mission Report: India provided below.

Asian Geographic Region Country Assessments

Selected Asian Countries Profile Report: 2007

End of Mission Report: India