Overseas Private Investment Corporation

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is the U.S. government's development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help solve critical development challenges, and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by pro... More

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