Public bodyUnited Statesdfc.gov
Its role Investor / Financier
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, commonly known as DFC, serves as the primary development finance institution of the United States government. It offers loans, guarantees, equity investments, and political risk insurance to support private sector projects in emerging markets and developing countries around the world.
Established to promote economic development and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, DFC focuses on key sectors including energy, critical infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and technology. The organization operates globally, with a particular emphasis on regions such as Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where it helps mobilize private capital for sustainable development initiatives.
Wholly owned by the U.S. government and headquartered in Washington, D.C., DFC was created in 2019 through the BUILD Act, succeeding the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). It plays a significant role in the international development finance landscape by partnering with private investors, governments, and multilateral institutions to fund projects that generate economic growth, create jobs, and address global challenges like climate change and food security.
Also known as U.S. DFC and Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving DFC, of which 2 are active.
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Demand diversification, new industries and above‑ground constraints are driving cross‑border metals trade; Trafigura has deployed $7bn and invested in power, rail, storage and processing.
First shipment of low‑carbon copper anodes from the DRC routed via the Lobito Atlantic Railway to Europe, cutting inland transit to seven days.
The new plant in Ceyhan will produce 450,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, reducing Turkey’s deficit by $450-$500 million. Operational by 2023, the contract was signed on November 28, 2018.
The 6 sharing the most projects, of 10.
