Improving the Role of Eximbanks/ECAs in the OIC Member States
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These include:
 commercial, economic and financial information on local/foreign markets.
 marketing assistance, advisory services for trade promotion
 debt collection services/export debt recovery
 data and financial ratings of local companies
 consultancy services in risk assessment, claims, reinsurance, etc., and
 training for business skills enhancement
In table 7 below, a simple matrix of 26 entities, noting those that offer the abovementioned
facilities is provided. Financing is broken down into three categories: domestic short-term,
domestic medium-term and foreign buyer credit. Similar categorization is given to guarantees.
Insurance is divided between export credit and investment insurance, noting export credit
insurance includes: short-term single risk, Whole Turnover policies (both export and domestic),
as well as medium/long-term supplier and buyer risk. Investment insurance is the special
category covering political risks relating to foreign investment transactions.