This program is designed to promote and facilitate U.S. investment in emerging market economies. Specialized insurance programs are provided to protect financial institutions operating in developing countries or emerging markets engaged in loans, capital market transactions, gold loans, commodity price, or interest rate swaps. Contact OPIC, Vice President, Finance Dept., 1100 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20527; 202-336-8400; Fax: 202-408-9866; {info@opic.gov}; {http://www.opic.gov/insurance/home.htm}.