U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is the development finance institution of the U.S. government. Established to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security, the agency partners with the private sector to mobilise private capital globally. Its investments focus on strategic sectors such as modern infrastructure, advanced technology, and critical minerals, aiming to foster economic development and support U.S. interests.

The DFC operates as the international investment arm of the U.S. government, providing financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds. Its workforce is distributed across 24 countries, including the United States, Brazil, India, South Africa, and Kenya. The organisation was formed through the merger of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the Development Credit Authority of the USAID.