In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce hosted an enlightening session featuring Mr. Walter Jones, Director of Investments for Europe, and Eurasia at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Mr. Jones introduced AmCham members to the expansive potential of partnering with one of the globe’s most influential financial institutions.
DFC, an American financial institution., offers sustainable financing avenues across sectors such as energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. Moreover, it extends crucial financial backing to small businesses and female entrepreneurs, fostering job creation in developing markets while upholding core business principles, environmental norms, and labour rights.
During the session, Mr. Jones provided comprehensive insights into DFC’s organizational structure and operational methodologies, elucidating on financing modalities and eligibility criteria. With capabilities to provide direct loans and guarantees of up to $1 billion for terms extending up to 25 years, DFC tailors specific programs to support small and medium-sized enterprises within the United States. DFC’s financial instruments encompass debt financing and private equity funds, addressing the lack of capital in emerging markets.
DFC actively conducts outreach in both the United States and other countries to identify potential collaborators capable of leveraging its financing mechanisms to expand its footprint in developing markets.
The meeting with AmCham members serves as a platform to acquaint businesses with the abundant opportunities prevalent in emerging markets. AmCham members, representing major players in the domestic landscape, have displayed keen interest in partnering with DFC as a means to efficiently finance their growth initiatives and venture into projects necessitating substantial investment capital.
“AmCham stands poised as an effective coordinator, bridging the gap between the opportunities presented by DFC and your business needs and aspirations for expansion,” remarked Neritan Mullaj during the gathering.
The session seamlessly transitioned into a networking segment, fostering interactions among AmCham executives, board members, representatives from USAID, and the U.S. Embassy, facilitating the exchange of insights and prospects for collaboration.
