How U.S. foreign direct investment brings benefits besides money to the developing world
In a recent piece for PE HUB, OPIC President and CEO Elizabeth L. Littlefield explores how foreign direct investment brings benefits like higher work and environment standards to developing countries.   Learn more

"There's no shortcut around talent and hard work," writes OPIC President and CEO Elizabeth L. Littlefield about successful impact investing. Read about the keys to successful impact investing and the Global Impact Investing Network and Cambridge Associates' Impact Investing Benchmark Learn more
OPIC Board approves over $1 billion in financing for U.S.-led development projects 
Projects recently approved by OPIC's Board include increased lending to underserved populations to spur inclusive economic growth and partnerships to modernize and construct energy infrastructure in countries that currently lack reliable electricity. Learn more
"OPIC political risk insurance is designed to help U.S. businesses pursue commercially attractive deals that have a strong development impact in emerging markets," OPIC Vice President of Insurance, John Moran explains in BusinessUSA. Learn more



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"Living in Ghana offers firsthand experience in recognizing the problems that the local population faces on a daily basis," says Arthur Polk, CEO of OPIC partner Belstar Capital, which supports major infrastructure projects in Ghana. Learn more
In honor of Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. in September, we look at how humanitarian and faith-based groups play a key role in global development. Learn more