Development & Finance

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States.

As the joint agency of the UN and the WTO, the ITC is the only multilateral agency fully dedicated to supporting the internationalisation of SMEs.

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is a self-sustaining U.S. Government agency that helps American businesses invest in emerging markets.

USAID is the lead US Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.

The US Small Business Administration delivers loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

The USTDA is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1961 to advance economic development and US commercial interests in developing and middle income countries.

USAID works with regional intergovernmental organizations—the East African Community, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa—and with regional private sector and civil society groups.

Since 1995, USAID has maintained a program in Southern Africa that addresses the changing development challenges of the sub-region.

To combat the challenges facing the region, USAID’s West Africa Regional Mission implements innovative regional activities to address trans-boundary issues.

The USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub works to boost trade and investment with and within East Africa.

The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub works to enhance economic growth and food security in Southern Africa through trade.

The USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub works to boost trade and investment with and within West Africa.