Glossary / finance terms
Export credit agency and development finance institution (ECA / DFI)
Institutions with distinct mandates: an ECA supports eligible exports, while a DFI finances eligible development objectives through its permitted products.
Why the distinction matters
Check the particular institution's country, procurement, impact and environmental conditions. The presence of official finance does not imply a sovereign guarantee of every project obligation.
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Match official finance to an eligible project and its actual obligations.
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