Who is eligible for OPIC support?
OPIC supports, insures and finances investment projects with substantial U.S. participation that are financially sound, promise significant benefits to the social and economic development of the host country, and foster private initiative and competition. OPIC will not support projects that could result in the loss of U.S. jobs, adversely affect the U.S. economy or the host countrys development or environment, or contribute to violations of internationally recognized worker rights. OPIC considers projects that significantly involve U.S. small businesses and cooperatives a priority. What projects are eligible? OPIC support is available for new investments, privatizations, and expansions and modernizations of existing plants. Neither financing nor insurance normally will be available for investments in majority-owned enterprises controlled by a foreign government. Financing is not available for projects that can secure adequate financing from commercial sources. Investors are required to
