يهدف الصندوق الاستئماني لضمان الاستثمارات الخاص بالضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إلى تشجيع المستثمرين على زيادة الاستثمار في الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة من خلال تمكين الوكالة من أن تقدّم لهم التأمين ضد المخاطر السياسية أو الضمانات التي تغطي الاستثمارات المؤهلة للتغطية الضمانية.

The West Bank and Gaza Investment Guarantee Trust Fund aims to encourage investors to increase investment in the West Bank and Gaza by allowing MIGA to provide Political Risk Insurance (PRI) or guarantees covering eligible investments. Increased investment in productive areas is expected to contribute to the economic development of the West Bank and Gaza.

Driven by rapid technological change and the lower cost of cell phones versus fixed landlines, global demand for telecommunications continues to grow. While the rate of telecommunications growth in high-income countries has tapered off, reflecting higher penetration rates and a maturing market base, growth in middle and lower-income countries remains strong, especially with the increase in broadband connectivity.

Years of conflict can color investors’ perceptions of risks, particularly those of a noncommercial nature. A survey of foreign corporate investors conducted by MIGA in 2013 found that political risk was by far their principal concern when investing in developing countries.

The global need for power is enormous. Today, more than one billion people lack access to electricity. Rapid industrialization coupled with the increased buying power of local citizens is further fueling the demand. Moreover, as emerging markets become locations of choice for companies in search of lower-cost operations, demand for power in these nations is skyrocketing.

As with cross-border investments in many sectors, there are noncommercial risks associated with manufacturing projects in emerging economies. Despite the best intentions and thorough planning, unforeseen events can disrupt a project.MIGA guarantees are well-suited to mitigate the noncommercial risks associated with manufacturing projects in emerging markets, thereby lowering the cost of capital.