"The Palestinian Political Risk Insurance effort is what the Clinton Global Initiative is about. We have Palestinians, Americans, Europeans, Israelis, insurance experts, business people, lawyers, financial sector specialists, regional specialists, all contributing their time, energy, and resources to meet this challenge and make a difference in this very important part of the world."
— President William Jefferson Clinton

Projects

Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII) projects are focused on positively affecting the lives of people in the region and creating the conditions necessary for a practical and sustainable political outcome.

Loan Guarantee Facility

The MEII Loan Guarantee Facility (LGF), in partnership with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and the Palestine Investment Fund makes $160 million available to guarantee loans made by local banks to small and medium-sized businesses in the West Bank and Gaza. More...

Risk Insurance Project

The MEII Palestinian Political Risk Insurance Project (PPRI) will provide specialized insurance coverage designed to help exporters and investors mitigate risks due to political violence and trade disruption. Its pilot phase should be under way shortly. More...

Jordan Housing Initiative

MEII is working with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and the government of Jordan to develop an affordable housing initiative. More...

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