UKEF-Commissioned report on officially supported export credits for Social Infrastructure published

11/11/2024
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The report explores the current landscape of financial support for social infrastructure projects and addresses the OECD policy framework, market appetite, gaps, and main challenges relevant to export credit

In addition to a set of specific policy recommendations relating to the OECD Arrangement, the report urges improving visibility and engagement between the export credit industry and other relevant institutions involved in financing social investments, including DFIs and MDBs.

The report was commissioned by UKEF and authored by independent consultants, Paul Mudde Henri d’Ambrieres and Arnaud Dornel.

The full report is available via the link below. For more info, contact the authors.

The views and recommendations presented are those of the authors and do not reflect an official position of the Berne Union.

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Social Infrastructure and the OECD Arrangement on officially supported export credits

https://hda-conseil.fr

The report explores the current landscape of financial support for social infrastructure projects and addresses relevant aspects of the policy framework, market appetite, gaps, and main challenges relevant to export credit.

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