Official Arrangement for Export Credit Support - (Revision 2005)

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits, commonly known as the "Gentlemen's Agreement," is an important reference document in the international export credit industry. New circumstances have prompted new choices and given rise to new institutional arrangements. Many developing countries have established their own Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) to effectively manage trade risks and actively provide financing facilities to support their competitive and strategic industries. The CECD's "Gentlemen's Agreement" has naturally become a key reference for these ECAs in formulating relevant policies. The reference and learning significance of the "Gentlemen's Agreement" is not limited to the financial sector; it can also serve as an important guide for export enterprises to actively participate in international competition and effectively address financing issues. The "Gentlemen's Agreement" reflects not only the national interests and demands of the signatory countries but also the aspirations and requirements of their export enterprises. This Arrangement aims to promote greater consistency in the official support conditions for export credits across countries and encourage exporters to compete on the quality and price of goods and services. Taking China as an example, in competitive industries such as power equipment manufacturing and shipbuilding, the ability to effectively utilize ECA support to resolve financing issues has become a decisive factor in international competition.