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: 11/21/2019

The United States Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank’s mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.  The Ex-Im Bank is open in the Dominican Republic, financing U.S. exports for both the public and private sectors.
For more information, please refer to http://www.exim.gov under Country Limitation Schedule.
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) facilitates financing and insurance for private sector projects generally and, under limited circumstances, public sector projects.  OPIC windows are currently open for the Dominican Republic.

The U.S. Trade & Development Agency (TDA) promotes American private sector participation in developing and middle-income countries, with special emphasis on economic sectors that represent significant U.S. export potential.  This is done through the funding of feasibility studies, orientation visits, specialized training grants, business workshops, and various forms of technical assistance.  TDA programs are available for the Dominican Republic.
The Inter-American Development Bank provides funding primarily to public sector entities for the design and execution of projects.  IDB projects provide U.S. suppliers of goods and services significant export opportunities, mainly in the transportation, environmental, health, education, urban development, tourism, agriculture and energy sectors.  Approved projects in the Dominican Republic can be found at:
https://www.iadb.org/en/projects

U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Offices at the Multilateral Development Banks (Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank)
The Commercial Service maintains Commercial Liaison Offices in each of the main Multilateral Development Banks, including the Inter-American 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 Inter-American Development Bank (http://export.gov/idb)  and the World Bank (http://export.gov/worldbank).

Web Resources
Commercial Liaison Office to the Inter-American Development Bank: http://export.gov/idb
Commercial Liaison Office to the World Bank: http://export.gov/worldbank

Financing Web Resources

  • Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters, published by the International Trade Administration’s Industry & Analysis team:  http://www.export.gov/tradefinanceguide/index.asp
  • Export-Import Bank of the United States: http://www.exim.gov
  • Country Limitation Schedule: http://www.exim.gov/tools/country/country_limits.html
  • OPIC: http://www.opic.gov
  • SBA's Office of International Trade: http://www.sba.gov/oit/
  • U.S. Agency for International Development: http://www.usaid.gov
  • Inter-American Development Bank: http://www.iadb.org/en/inter-american-development-bank,2837.html

 

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