MIGA Welcomes Bhutan as a New Member Country

MIGA Welcomes Bhutan as a New Member Country

WASHINGTON, December 8, 2014—The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the political risk insurance and credit enhancement arm of the World Bank Group, announced today that Bhutan has fulfilled all of its membership requirements to become MIGA’s 181st  member.

Bhutan’s membership in MIGA means that direct foreign investment into the country is eligible for the Agency’s investment guarantees. Investors from Bhutan going into MIGA’s other developing member countries may also receive coverage for their investments.

“We’re pleased to welcome Bhutan as a MIGA member as the country continues its impressive growth and commitment to human development,” said Keiko Honda, MIGA’s Executive Vice President and CEO.  “MIGA stands ready to support investments that will build infrastructure, diversify the economy, and create jobs to underpin Bhutan’s sustained progress.”

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MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY
A Member of the World Bank Group
1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433

MIGA Contact:
Mallory Saleson, MIGA
Tel: +1 202 473-0844
E-mail: msaleson@worldbank.org

Rebecca Post, MIGA
Tel: +1 202-473-1964
E-mail: rpost@worldbank.org

Cara Santos Pianesi, MIGA
Tel: +1.202.458.2097
E-mail: csantospianesi@worldbank.org