For instance, the G20 launched an SME Finance Challenge aimed at providing both investment and grant support to innovative organizations that support small firms.

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But many ICSID claims involve investment treaties, which grant governments exceptions for broad interests such as public health or the environment.

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This additional investment would make new grant and loan funding available for states and localities across the country, giving them both a new source of financing and the flexibility to design projects and financing packages to meet their needs.

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