The Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Background and Legislative Issues

Langton, Danielle

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Finance;    Investments;    Finance - Developing countries;    International finance;    International affairs;   

RP-ID  :  98-567
RP-ID  :  98-567_2008Oct20

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)1 was established in 1969 and began operations in 1971 to promote and assist U.S. business investment in developing nations. OPIC is a U.S. government agency that provides project financing, investment insurance, and other services for U.S. businesses in 154 developing nations and emerging economies. OPIC is currently authorized through March 9, 2009 under the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (P.L. 110-329).