April 2008 

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/pubs/index.asp, 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 and submit to OPIC as directed. Thank you for your interest in OPIC.

For Small Business Making a Difference

A description of OPIC sup­  port available to qualified

small businesses, including

financing, flexible political

risk insurance coverage, and easier access through a

streamlined approval

process.

A brief overview of OPIC’s 

mission, products, and

services.

(Also available in Spanish, French and Russian.) 

Details on OPIC

Financing, Insurance, and Investment

Funds, including

requirements for sup­  port.

Annual Report 2007

An annual publication reviewing OPIC’s accomplishments and financial state­ ments.  The 2007 report highlights OPIC’s role in promoting and supporting

new opportunities for private investment in developing countries and emerging 

markets.

Handbook 

Housing & Mortgage Finance

An overview of

OPIC support

available for 

housing & mort­  gage finance

projects.

A report highlight­ 

ing OPIC

Investment

Funds, including

activities and

developmental

impacts.

Investment Funds  Enterprise Development

Network

Details on the

Enterprise

Development

Network (EDN), a

strategic alliance

between OPIC and

the private sector.
Countries and Regions:

OPIC Highlights 

OPIC Publications Catalog

2  Overseas Private Investment Corporation An Agency of the United States Government

‘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.

Stand­Alone Terrorism Insurance: An overview of a

new insurance coverage available from OPIC that pro­  vides asset coverage for the loss of or damage to tan­  gible 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 inter­ 

national construction, sales, or service contracts and

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

Special Products and Sectors:

Other OPIC Reports & Handbooks

Development Report: A report highlighting OPIC's 

measurement tool, which includes a comprehensive

scoring matrix that weights each developmental indica­ 

tor according to its importance in contributing to the

economic and social welfare of the host country.

Anti­Corruption Handbook: Provides OPIC sponsors 

and others with a comprehensive approach to fight

corruption. (Also available in Spanish and French.)

Egypt­ Overview of the Housing Sector:

The first of an OPIC Issues Paper Series. Examines 

mortgage lending, financing options, the legal infra­  structure, opportunities for foreign investment, and

more.

Morocco Housing Market­ Industry Status, Government Involvement and Investment 

Opportunity: An OPIC Issues Paper Series report

that examines the macroeconomic impact of housing

improvement in Morocco, the general market situation, government prioritization, finance, and sectors with

investment opportunities.

AFGHANISTAN  AFRICA 

ASIA  CENTRAL AMERICA 

MEXICO  MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 

PAKISTAN  RUSSIA 

Housing: OPIC’s current investments portfolio pro­  vides more than $800 million to projects that introduce

more efficient building systems and large­scale hous­ 

ing and community development processes into marEnvironment: A description of OPIC’s long­standing

commitment to the environment.

Renewable Energy: Deatils on OPIC support for 

renewable energy and environmental initiatives.

Transparency: Fighting corruption and ensuring

transparency are deeply tied to OPIC's developmental

mission. In 2006, OPIC implemented a new Anti­  Corruption and Transparency Initiative.
OPIC Publications Catalog

Step 2. Please indicate for each publication

the number of copies desired:

OPIC Publication Order Form 

Publication Title

Number of 

Copies

Annual Report ­ 2007

Handbook

For Small Business

Making a Difference

Housing & Mortgage Finance

Investment Funds

Enterprise Development Network

Afghanistan

Africa

Asia

Central America

Mexico

Middle East & North Africa

Pakistan

Russia

‘Quick Cover’ Insurance

Stand­Alone Terrorism Insurance

Insurance for Contractors & Exporters

Housing

Environment 

Renewable Energy

Transparency

Development Report 

Anti­Corruption Handbook

Egypt­ Overview of the Housing Sector

Morocco Housing Market

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information in the boxes below:

Name: 

Title: 

Organization: 

Address: 

City: 

State: 

Zip Code: 

Country: 

Telephone

Number: 

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Please mail or fax your completed form to:

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Attn: Information Officer

1100 New York Avenue, NW 

Washington, D.C. 20527 USA 

Fax: 202­336­7949

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 market­based fees for its products, it operates on a self­sustaining basis at no net cost to taxpayers. Since 1971, OPIC has supported more than $177 billion worth of investments that have generated over $71 billion in U.S. exports and sup­ 

ported more than 271,000 American jobs. For more information please visit www.opic.gov. Overseas Private Investment Corporation An Agency of the United States Government 3 

Yes! Please subscribe me to OPIC’s electronic news­ 

letter, OPICNews. My preferred email address is as 

follows:
Overseas Private Investment Corporation

1100 New York Avenue, NW 

Washington, D.C. 20527 USA 

202­336­8799

www.opic.gov 

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