Includes how major projects are financed and gives examples where relevant. Explains activities of the multilateral development banks in and other aid-funded projects where procurement is open to U.S. bidders.
Last Published: 5/15/2019

Foreign investors can obtain local financing for investment and trade purposes on non-discriminatory terms.  However, most foreign investors borrow from foreign sources due to Chad’s comparatively high interest rates.  Because local sources of financing are limited and expensive, competitive credit terms may be more appealing to a potential buyer than other factors. 

Project financing is sometimes available through multilateral financial institutions.  The World Bank has a resident representative in N’Djamena, and its affiliate, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), maintains a regional office in Douala (Cameroon) for borrowers in Central Africa.  The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Development Fund (ADF) have financed agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors.  The U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) can insure and finance investments in which the U.S. stake is 25 percent or above.

U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Offices at the Multilateral Development Banks (African Development Bank, World Bank)
The Commercial Service maintains Commercial Liaison Offices in each of the main Multilateral Development Banks, including the African Development Bank and the World Bank. These institutions lend billions of dollars in developing countries on projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and social development by reducing poverty and inequality, improving health and education, and advancing infrastructure development. The Commercial Liaison Offices help American businesses learn how to get involved in bank-funded projects, and advocate on behalf of American bidders. Learn more by contacting the Commercial Liaison Offices to the African Development Bank and the Commercial Liaison Office to the World Bank
 

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