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Cooperation Between Israel
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| Exports to Israel in 2007: | $6,201,592 |
| Percentage change from 2006: | 26.49 |
| Israel's rank as trade partner: | 23 |
| Total exports since 1996: | $33,355,687 |
| Military Contracts with Israel in 2006 Using Foreign Military Financing: | $46,665 |
| Jewish Population in 2001: | 300 |
| Jewish Percentage of Total Population: | Less than 0.1 |
Binational foundation grants shared by South Dakota institutions:
| BARD (1987-2005): | $197,000 |
| BSF (1987-2005): | $0 |
| BIRD (1980-2005): | $0 |
Recipients of grants from U.S.-Israel binational foundations:
South Dakota State
Agreements with Israel
None.
Partners For Change
The U.S.-Israel relationship is based on the twin pillars of shared values and mutual interests. Given this commonality of interests and beliefs, it should not be surprising that support for Israel is one of the most pronounced and consistent foreign policy values of the American people.
It is more difficult to devise programs that capitalize on the two nations' shared values than their security interests; nevertheless, such programs do exist. In fact, these SHARED VALUE INITIATIVES cover a broad range of areas, including the environment, science and technology, education and health.
Today's interdependent global economy requires that trade policy be developed at the national and state level.
Many states have recognized the opportunity for realizing significant benefits by seeking to increase trade with Israel. No fewer than 23 states have cooperative agreements with Israel.
South Dakota does not yet have a formal partnership with Israel; nevertheless, in 2007, South Dakota exported about $6.2 million worth of manufacturing goods to Israel. The total value of exports since 1996 exceeds $33 million. South Dakota companies received $46,665 in 2006 for U.S. government-funded military contracts with Israel through the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program (U.S. military assistance to Israel). Israel now ranks as South Dakota's 23rd leading trade partner.
Israel is certainly a place where potential business and trade partners can be found. It can also be a source, however, for innovative programs and ideas for addressing problems facing the citizens of South Dakota.
Israel, for example, has developed a number of pioneering education programs. One, the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, has been praised by President Clinton as “the best preschool program on earth” and replicated throughout the country.
A range of other exciting approaches to social problems like unemployment, environmental protection and drug abuse have been successfully implemented in Israel and could be imported for the benefit of Americans.
The potential for greater cooperation with Israel for the benefit of South Dakota is limited only by the imagination.
South Dakota Firms Profit From Business With Israel
Scientific Innovations
Agriculture Benefits
Other Cooperative Programs
South Dakota State is a member of the International Arid Lands Consortium.
State Contacts
American-Israel Chamber of Commerce {also covers South Dakota)
6311 Wayzata Blvd., #240
Minneapolis, MN 55416-1224
Tel. 612-593-8666
Fax. 612-593-8668
Email. info@aiccmn.org
Web. http://www.aiccmn.org
Jewish Welfare Fund
National Reserve Bldg., 513 So. Main Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57102
Tel. 605-332-3335
