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We are pleased to invite you to our quarterly
Ambassador briefing where H.E. Scot
Marciel, U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar, will update AMCHAM members
on the current Myanmar economic and political environment. Following
Ambassador Marciel's briefing members will hear from Geoffrey Tan, OPIC Managing Director for Asia who
will provide an update about the new opportunities available as the
organization reforms into the U.S. International Development Finance
Corporation (DFC). Mr. Tan will explain the types of projects which the DFC
could support in Myanmar and also provide guidance on the criteria and process
to apply for DFC financing. Date and Time: September 12, 1:30
pm to 3 pm
Venue: Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon (40 Nat
Mauk St, Yangon)
Cost: USD 20 per member (Members only)
Booking deadline: September 10 at 5 pm
** Regrettably walk-ins will not be allowed and prior registration
is required.About Ambassador Scot Marciel
Ambassador Scot Marciel previously served as the Department of State’s
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific
Affairs from August 2013-February 2016. Prior to his return to Washington, he
served as Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia. He was also Deputy Assistant
Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, where he was
responsible for relations with Southeast Asia, and as Ambassador for ASEAN
Affairs. Ambassador Marciel was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to the
Republic of the Union of Burma on February 9, 2016 by the U.S. Senate.About OPIC
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's
development finance institution, mobilizes private capital to help solve
critical development challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy.
Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain
footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities
both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with
financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity funds. For
more information, click here.
