Commercial Law Development Program Employee Directory
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce focused on advancing U.S. business interests and national security objectives through international commercial legal reform. By assisting partner countries in aligning their regulatory and legal frameworks with American commercial priorities, CLDP helps create more level conditions for U.S. industry while addressing legal gaps in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and minerals that could be exploited by malign actors. The program coordinates its government-to-government assistance with interagency partners to ensure alignment with broader U.S. government policies and priorities, reflecting its role at the intersection of trade and national security. Based in Washington, DC, CLDP serves as a conduit for specialized legal expertise aimed at shaping development objectives in foreign markets to support evolving U.S. economic and security interests. A recent development reference notes CLDP's ecosystem within the broader context of U.S. government actions related to sectoral investigations and policy responses.