"Greater access to capital for Palestinian small businesses should stimulate economic growth, resulting in increased levels of employment and economic activity. In turn, economic growth should support greater regional stability, facilitating the forward momentum of the peace process."
— Robert Mosbacher Jr.
Former President and CEO
Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Newsroom

2009

Developing the Palestinian Economy: One Piece of a Larger Puzzle
Ian Bomberg, Middle East Bulletin
July 14, 2009

Developing Innovative Economic Tools
Ian Bomberg, Middle East Bulletin
February 10, 2009

2008

CHF International Assists with New OPIC Fund to Expand Mortgage Lending in Jordan
CHF International
August 6, 2008

OPIC Extends $250 Million in Financing for Housing Initiative
Jordan Times
July 30, 2008

OPIC Announces $250 Million to Expand Mortgage Lending in Jordan
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
July 29, 2008

Bush, Clinton Help Palestinian Businesses
JTA
May 29, 2008

U.S. Agency, Palestinian Firm Sign Deal to Boost Palestinian Exports
The Associated Press
May 22, 2008

OPIC Signs Agreement to Provide Political Risk Insurance to Palestinian Businesses
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
May 22, 2008

Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Offer Innovative Political Risk Insurance To Palestinian Businesses
Clinton Global Initiative
May 22, 2008

The Business of Peace
by Mickey Bergman
The Aspen Idea, Aspen Institute
Summer 2008

Israel-Backed Initiative Strives to Boost Palestinian Businesses
by Rich Bindell
B'nai B'rith Magazine, B'nai B'rith International
Summer 2008

2007

New Loan Opportunities Within Reach of Palestinian Entrepreneurs
by Stephen Kaufman
U.S. Department of State
August 3, 2007

Why Wait For Peace?
by MEII Chairman Berl Bernhard
The Aspen Times
August 1, 2007

Middle East Investment Initiative
VOA News
July 30, 2007

Supporting the Palestinian Business Sector: The Middle East Investment Initiative
U.S. Department of State
July 27, 2007

ATFP Welcomes $228 Million Middle East Investment Program
by Hussein Ibish
American Task Force on Palestine
July 25, 2007

The Palestine Investment Fund Signs Agreement to Support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
The Palestine Investment Fund
July 25, 2007

OPIC to Support Small Business Lending Program for Palestinians
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
July 25, 2007

Middle East Investment Initiative: Launching New Opportunities in the Middle East
remarks by Karen Hughes
U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
July 25, 2007

Launch of the Middle East Investment Initiative Program
by U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem
U.S. Department of State
July 25, 2007

Bush Announces Mideast Peace Conference
by David Jackson
USA Today
July 17, 2007

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