Reports and Resources
Education resources on political risk insurance, covering topics including trends and sector-specific insights
Featured Report
Underwriting the Future of Resilience
The report focuses on social infrastructure assets and examines how insurers assess physical climate risks when underwriting new infrastructure projects.
Showing 19 - 23 of 23 results
Public-Private Partnership Briefs: Dibamba Power Plant, Cameroon
In 2009, the Government of Cameroon awarded AES Dibamba Power Development Corporation (DPDC) the right to develop an 86 MW thermal energy Independent Power Plant (IPP). The Dibamba Project provides Cameroon with peaking and reserve capacity in electricity generation in order to meet the growing public sector and industrial demand for electricity.
Helping Keep Sustainable Investments on Track
Driven by social change and successful awareness-raising, “sustainability” has become a popular catchphrase for many businesses. A broad set of acceptable environmental and social standards, or best practices, has gained significant traction among the drivers of business: investors, lenders, and governments.
MIGA's Support to Sub Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly becoming a more attractive and hospitable destination for investors. It has registered historically high and consistent growth in recent years, with estimates indicating an expansion of 5 percent in 2012, following another expansion of 4.7 percent in 2011.
MIGA's Support to the Middle East and North Africa
Today’s uncertain world has marked effects on prospects for growth for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Political changes in the region have captured the world’s attention and reminded investors of the inherent risks of investing abroad. Yet, the need for investments into MENA that create jobs and opportunity is greater than ever.
Power Case Study: Maritza East 1, Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, MIGA has issued €99 million in guarantees for the construction of a new power plant. The guarantees cover €89 million in loans and interest on loans syndicated by Calyon of France, and a €10 million equity investment by AES Bulgaria Holdings BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of the USbased AES Corporation.