Government & Regulatory Entities

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Overseas Private Investment Corporation --- The U.S. Government's Development Finance Institution, is an independent U.S. Government agency that assists U.S. companies investing in some 140 emerging economies around the world.

Peterson Institute for International Economics --- The Peterson Institute for International Economics is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy.

Massachusetts Export Center --- The First Stop for Export Assistance and Information

Asian Development Bank --- Data and support facilities for doing business in Asia.

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (World Bank) --- Promotes foreign direct investment into developing countries to help support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. Features information on investment and business opportunities in the Emerging Markets. Required for businesses contemplating overseas investments or seeking international partners.

International Energy Association --- The IEA is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 28 member countries and beyond. The IEA's four main areas of focus are: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and engagement worldwide. Initiative set up by major players in the energy industry to promote power projects in emerging countries.

International Monetary Fund --- The IMF works to foster global growth and economic stability. It provides policy advice and financing to members in economic difficulties and also works with developing nations to help them achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty.

International Money Laundering Information Network --- IMoLIN is an Internet-based network assisting governments, organizations and individuals in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
IMoLIN has been developed with the cooperation of the world's leading anti-money laundering organizations.
Included herein is a database on legislation and regulations throughout the world (AMLID), an electronic library, and a calendar of events in the anti-money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism fields.

FedWorld Home Page --- In 1992, FedWorld was established to serve as the online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government and Links to Top Government Web Sites