May 2007 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/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.

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. 

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 2006

An annual publication reviewing OPIC’s accomplishments

and financial statements. The 2006 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 C A T A L O G

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

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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.

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

more efficient building systems and large-scale housing and community development processes into markets where the shortage of housing is critical. 

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.

Environment: A description of OPIC’s long-standing

commitment to the environment.

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.

Transparency: Fighting corruption and ensuring

transparency are deeply tied to OPIC's developmental

mission. In order to better meet this goal, OPIC implemented a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency

Initiative in 2006. 

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 indicator according to its importance in contributing to the

economic and social welfare of the host country.

Anti-Corruption Handbook: Provides OPIC sponsors

and others with a comprehensive approach to fight

corruption.

Egypt- Overview of the Housing Sector: 

The first of an OPIC Issues Paper Series. Examines

mortgage lending, financing options, the legal infrastructure, 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
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Copies

Annual Report - 2006

Program Handbook

Small Business Center

Making a Difference

Housing & Mortgage Finance

Investment Funds

Afghanistan

Africa

Asia

Central America

Mexico

Middle East & North Africa

Pakistan

Russia

‘Quick Cover’ Insurance

Stand-Alone Terrorism Insurance

Insurance for Contractors & Exporters

Housing

Environment

Transparency

Development Report

Anti-Corruption Handbook

Egypt- Overview of the Housing Sector

Morocco Housing Market

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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 2007