Financing overseas contracts for mobile and broadband networks is critical for both firms.

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And today, the Bank will be launching a new program to help small businesses get the financing they need to sell more products overseas.

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It was founded by a Canadian EWB overseas volunteer and a Zambian coworker and provides alternative asset-based financing to rural Zambian entrepreneurs.

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The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC): As you know, OPIC provides such assistance as financing and political risk insurance that enables companies and private equity funds to support infrastructure projects and other investments in developing countries.

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