CEO SCOTT NATHAN ON DFC’S WORK ON ENERGY SECURITY AND OTHER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES - In 2018, the US Congress passed the Better Utilization of Investment Leading to Development (BUILD) Act to boost US economic engagement in emerging economies, reinforce national security, and advance foreign-policy goals. Five years later, the DFC has leveraged its financial tools to support private sector investments in areas such as energy security, climate goals, global health, food security, digital infrastructure, and agriculture. Yet, there’s still untapped potential for DFC in promoting global energy security and other strategic priorities; and Congress is preparing to vote on reauthorizing the BUILD Act.

This AC Front Page conversation will delve into the DFC’s mandate and tools to attract more private capital into the energy sector. These include the financing of energy-related infrastructure projects and the diversification of clean energy supply chains—activities that hold potential to spur economic growth and propel development outcomes in the years ahead.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/24/2024