Mary Ryckman

Mary E. Ryckman is the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Trade and Development (AUSTR).^[1] As the AUSTR, Ryckman's principal responsibility is coordinating United States trade capacity building activities. The role provides assistance to developing countries by enabling them to better participate in the World Trade Organization and maximize benefits from opportunities created by trade. In this capacity, "Ryckman works closely with other federal agencies, international organizations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations...."^[1]

Previously the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Trade Capacity Building, Ryckman has also served as the Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Canada. "She has over 15 years of negotiating experience covering...[a] range of trade issues, from the Uruguay Round to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to investment issues, including bilateral investment treaties and the Multilateral Agreement on Investment negotiations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.^[1]

Ryckman graduated from Princeton University in 1981, and received a graduate degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University in 1988.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Mary E. Ryckman: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Trade and Development". Office of the United States Trade Representative. http://www.ustr.gov/Who_We_Are/Bios/Mary_E_Ryckman.html. Retrieved 2009-05-24. ^{[dead link]}

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