The Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Background and Legislative Issues
Description:
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) was established in 1969 and began operations in 1971 as a development agency to promote and assist U.S. business investment in developing nations. Today, OPIC is a U.S. government agency that provides project financing, investment insurance, and other services for U.S. businesses in over 150 developing nations and emerging economies. To date, OPIC has funded, guaranteed, or insured over $180 billion in
investments.
Date:
December 1, 2009
Creator:
Ilias, Shayerah
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department