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: 8/2/2016

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is the U.S. government’s development finance institution. OPIC offers investment risk insurance and limited financing for projects with at least 25 percent U.S. equity. OPIC financing is available for small and large projects through both direct loans and loan guarantees (which are typically used for larger projects). Financing ranges in size from $100,000 to $250 million, but in certain instances can be as high as $350 million.
 
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) provides grants to both private and public sector entities supporting contracts with U.S. firms to conduct studies that determine the technical, economic, and financial feasibility of proposed major projects.
 
The U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) offers loan guarantees and export credit insurance for U.S. exports. At present, coverage for Ecuador is available only for the public sector and for loan guarantees up to $8 million for up to seven years (medium term).
 
The Andean Development Corporation (CAF) is actively involved in providing technical assistance and financing infrastructure development projects in Ecuador.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) provides support for the development of productive infrastructure (oil, energy, and transportation), access to financing, and economic and social inclusion projects.
 
The World Bank has also provided some limited financing for infrastructure development, health, and education projects. The World Bank committed to lending $460 million to Ecuador for the 2016 fiscal year.
 
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
 

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