May 2006 Published by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation

An Agency of the United States Government

As part of our outreach effort to the business community, OPIC makes available a variety of free publications. While

electronic versions are accessible online at http://www.opic.gov/publications/public.htm, hard copies can be mailed to

you as well. Simply review the following descriptions of the publications available, then complete the “Publications

Order Form” on the last page. Thank you for your interest in OPIC.

Small Business Center Making a Difference

Investment Funds

A description of OPIC’s

Small Business Center,

which offers qualified small

businesses financing, flexible political risk insurance

coverage, and easier

access through a streamlined approval process. 

(Also available in Spanish.)

A brief overview of OPIC’s 

mission, products and

services. 

(Also available in Spanish,

French & Russian.)

A report highlighting the

OPIC Investment Funds

Program, including recent

activities and developmental impacts.

Details on OPIC’s Finance,

Insurance, and Investment

Funds programs, including

requirements for support.

Annual Report 2005

An annual publication reviewing OPIC’s accomplishments and

financial statements. The 2005 report highlights OPIC’s role in

promoting and supporting new opportunities for private investment in developing countries and emerging markets. 

C A T A L O G

P U B L I C A T I O N S

Program Handbook

Housing & Mortgage Finance

Highlights OPIC's Housing

& Mortgage Finance

Programs including eligibility, construction & development financing, lease purchase, mortgage securitization and political risk insurance. 
Countries and Regions:

OPIC Highlights

OPIC Highlights focus on particular topics, events, or OPIC 

activities in various countries, regions, or industrial sectors.

OPIC Publications Catalog

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‘Quick Cover’ Insurance: An overview of an exciting

product- Quick Cover- which allows certain projects in

the financial services, wireless telecommunications

services, electricity distribution, hotel sectors and bid

bonds to receive political risk insurance coverage on

an expedited basis.

Stand-Alone Terrorism Insurance: An overview of a

new insurance coverage available from OPIC that provides asset coverage for the loss of or damage to tangible property caused by terrorism.

Insurance Program for Contractors & Exporters:

Describes the variety of coverages available from

OPIC to U.S. companies acting as contractors in international construction, sales or service contracts and

U.S. exporters of heavy machinery, turbines, computers, medical equipment and other goods.

Housing: Highlights OPIC’s efforts to help alleviate a

critical housing shortage in emerging markets and

developing nations.

Environment: A description of OPIC’s long-standing

commitment to the environment.

Development: A report highlighting OPIC’s measurement tool which includes a comprehensive scoring

matrix that weights each developmental indicator

according to its importance in contributing to the economic and social welfare of the host country.

CENTRAL

AMERICA

AFGHANISTAN AFRICA

MEXICO PAKISTAN

ASIA

RUSSIA

MIDDLE EAST &

NORTH AFRICA

Special Products and Sectors:
OPIC Publications Catalog

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Copies

Annual Report - 2005

Program Handbook

Small Business Center

Making a Difference

Investment Funds

Housing & Mortgage Finance

Afghanistan

Africa

Asia

Mexico

Pakistan

Russia

Central America

Middle East & North Africa

‘Quick Cover’ Insurance

Stand-Alone Terrorism Insurance

Insurance Program for 

Contractors & Exporters

Housing

Environment

Development

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Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Attn: Information Officer

1100 New York Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20527 USA

Fax: 202-336-7949

OPIC is a U.S. government agency that helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging

markets, complements the private sector in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign

policy. Because OPIC charges market-based fees for its products, it operates on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to taxpayers.

Since 1971, OPIC has supported more than $164 billion worth of investments that have generated over $69 billion in U.S. exports and supported more than 264,000 American jobs. For more information please go to www.opic.gov. 

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May 2006