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US Ex-Im names members for SAAC

22 February 2010

US Ex-Im has approved ten members to its sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee.

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US Ex-Im, the United States’ ECA, has approved nine new members and one returning member to its sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC).

SAAC, established by act of Congress, provides expert guidance in developing policies to strengthen financial support of US exports to Africa.

Chairing the committee this year will be new member Darius Mans,...


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Credit insurers have withstood the crisis admirably settling a high number of claims during 2009. If you are actively involved in trade transactions what percentage of your deal book now enjoys some political or credit risk cover from private insurers?

75% to 100%
33%
50% to 75%
30%
25% to 50%
9%
25% or less
10%
I don’t use private credit insurers
18%

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