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2007 MIGA Annual Report Summary

MIGA's Mission

MIGA's mission is to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives.

Key Highlights of FY07

• Guarantees Issued: Total guarantees issued reached $1.4 billion, marking the third consecutive year of growth. Total commitments approved by the Board were $1.9 billion.
• Technical Assistance: Conducted 44 technical assistance projects in 29 countries, along with several regional and global initiatives.
• New Host Country: Added Guinea-Bissau as a new host country.
• Website Launches: Launched two new knowledge websites: www.FDI.net and www.PRI-Center.com.
• No Claims Paid: No claims were paid during FY07, but the agency was working on resolving two pending claims involving expropriation.
• Portfolio: MIGA's outstanding guarantees portfolio remained strong at $5.3 billion.

Operational Overview

• Priority Areas: MIGA supported projects in frontier markets, conflict-affected countries, Africa, IDA-eligible countries, and infrastructure.
• Projects Supported:
  • 14 in frontier markets (48% of total)
  • 8 in conflict-affected countries (28%)
  • 12 in infrastructure (41%)
  • 12 in "South-South" investments (41%)
  • 14 in IDA-eligible countries (48%)
• Region-wise Support:
  • Asia: 8 projects (28%)
  • Europe and Central Asia: 4 projects (14%)
  • Latin America and the Caribbean: 6 projects (21%)
  • Sub-Saharan Africa: 11 projects (38%)
• Sector-wise Support:
  • Agribusiness, manufacturing, and tourism: 8 projects (28%)
  • Financial: 8 projects (28%)
  • Infrastructure: 12 projects (41%)
  • Oil, gas, and mining: 1 project (3%)

Strategic Focus

• MIGA's strategy emphasizes underserved markets, particularly Africa and IDA-eligible countries.
• The agency focuses on high-risk areas where other insurers may hesitate, including conflict-affected countries and frontier markets.
• MIGA aims to support sub-sovereign risks and outward investment flows for middle-income countries like China.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• Facultative Reinsurance: Secured $379 million in reinsurance for four projects.
• Regional Summits: Co-organized the "Broader MENA Investment Summit" with the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investments and Export Credit.
• World Bank Group: Collaborated with IBRD, IDA, and IFC on country strategies and joint projects.
• Technical Assistance: Implemented joint investment promotion activities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ghana, etc.

Development Impact in Africa

• Sub-Saharan Africa hosts 10% of the global population but 30% of the world's poor.
• Despite slow growth over the past decades, the region is now on the cusp of major change with improved macroeconomic performance and political stability.
• FDI in the region increased to $18.5 billion in 2006, with nontraditional investors contributing significantly.
• MIGA has issued $2.3 billion in guarantees for African projects since 1988, with $311 million issued in FY07 alone.
• MIGA's role in Africa includes mitigating political risks and facilitating investment in high-risk, high-cost environments.

Challenges

• Sub-Saharan Africa remains a high-risk, high-cost region for investment.
• The region needs to invest an additional $40 billion annually to accelerate growth and meet development goals.
• Political instability and conflict legacies continue to pose significant challenges.

Future Goals

• MIGA plans to introduce an updated pricing model in FY08 to remain competitive.
• The agency aims to resolve Convention limitations that hinder product adaptability.
• MIGA will continue to focus on underserved markets, infrastructure development, and enhancing investment climates through technical assistance and outreach.

Leadership and Governance

• MIGA is governed by a Council of Governors and a Board of Directors representing its 171 member countries.
• The Board reviews investment guarantees, budgeting, and technical assistance integration with the World Bank Group.
• MIGA has five standing committees to oversee policies and procedures, including the Audit Committee, Budget Committee, Development Effectiveness Committee, Personnel Committee, and Governance Committee.

Conclusion

MIGA plays a crucial role in promoting FDI into developing countries, particularly in Africa and high-risk markets, by offering political risk insurance and technical assistance. Despite challenges, the agency has achieved significant growth and development impact, and continues to focus on strategic priorities to support economic growth and poverty reduction.