In addition to VEGA Member Organizations' ex¬pertise in implementing activities, VEGA profes¬sionals are available to assist donor organizations in designing and developing .economic growth assistance projects to meet a country's specific needs. Given its experience in economic growth activities, VEGA members are able to employ best practices and volunteer assistance models that have been developed and tested by its member organizations over several years, and have proven successful. VEGA creates sustain¬able practices and institutions for the future, while assisting government and private sector partners overseas to build economic and trade links to American businesses, trade associations and skilled entrepreneurs.