DFC recognizes that transparency, accountability, and proper stewardship of federal resources are critical to operating effectively and maintaining public trust.
The following is a guide to DFC’s many key transparency and accountability mechanisms and reporting documents.
- Transparency Policy
DFC’s Transparency Policy outlines the principles that guide proactive public disclosure of programmatic and project-related information, as well as the scope and type of information and data that are routinely disclosed.
The policy is managed by the Chief Development Officer with support from the Transparency Committee, which is composed of the Vice Presidents of the Offices of the Chief Executive, General Counsel, External Affairs, Financial Portfolio Management, and each of the project origination offices, as well as the Chief Risk Officer and the Chief Operating Officer.
DFC’s inaugural draft Transparency Policy was made available for public comment for 60 days, closing October 6, 2023. Consolidated feedback and official responses may be found here. Although the formal comment period has closed, the public may submit feedback or suggestions for transparency improvements to the Transparency Committee at transparency@dfc.gov at any time. DFC may post comments received on its website.
- Freedom of Information Act
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), DFC is obliged to respond to reasonably formulated requests for Agency records. However, DFC may apply exemptions from release to certain types of information. DFC, as required, has a designated FOIA officer who is trained in how to respond to requests and implement the law, and the officer publishes quarterly and annual reports online each year. Visit DFC's FOIA page to learn more.
- Ethics
DFC is committed to addressing the critical challenges facing the developing world today with integrity. The agency seeks to avoid situations in which an ethical question may cause uncertainty about the agency’s impact and mission by adherence to the regulations and guidance of the Office of Government Ethics. In addition to these important guideposts, the agency also has internal policies to avoid and address potential conflicts of interest and has published those policies in accordance with 22 U.S.C. § 9613(h)(3)(C).
- Investment Incentive Agreements
- Africa and the Middle East
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- Asia and the Pacific
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- Europe and Eurasia
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- Western Hemisphere
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- Environmental and Social Reporting
DFC discloses non-business-confidential information about the potential impacts of projects under consideration that pose elevated environmental and social risks. This process aims to facilitate the ability of interested and affected parties to communicate concerns with respect to the project and potential impacts. Please see this page for more information.
- Claims and Arbitral Awards
- DFC Claims and Arbitral Awards 2025
- DFC Claims and Arbitral Awards 2024
- DFC Claims and Arbitral Awards 2023
- DFC Claims and Arbitral Awards 2022
- DFC Claims and Arbitral Awards 2021
- DFC Claims and Arbitral Awards 2020
- Archived Claims and Arbitral Awards
To submit an insurance claim, please review Guidelines for Presenting an Insurance Claim
For additional information about DFC insurance claims:
Salena Taleton, Claims Paralegal
+1 (202) 948-4101
ClaimsParalegal@dfc.gov- Claims Determinations and Arbitral Awards
- DFC Transaction Data
DFC recognizes the critical importance of transparency and public engagement. In accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act), we make our data assets and Open Data Plan readily accessible to the public.
We also provide detailed transaction data on dfc.gov and other U.S. Government data sources.
- These downloadable excel files provide data on all active DFC transactions as of September 30, 2024, as well as Investment Fund portfolio investments that are valued at $10 million or more, and/or which are classified as “Category A” for environmental risk.
- The All Active Projects database reflects active DFC commitments as of the most recent quarter and is updated approximately 45 days after the end of each quarter.
- The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) mandates agencies to support a searchable public website of federal spending. The usaspending.gov site allows users to search by agency or by recipient, on contracts, loans, and other awards.
- The U.S. Government's main tool for improving transparency in foreign assistance programs is foreignassistance.gov. The website will provide information about DFC’s projects alongside other US government development programs.
For more information about DFC’s Open Data initiatives, please contact us at data@dfc.gov.
- Independent Accountability Mechanism
The Independent Accountability Mechanism is an independent office within DFC that addresses concerns, complaints, or conflicts about environmental or social issues that may arise around DFC-supported projects. The office provides project-affected communities, project sponsors, and project workers an opportunity to have such concerns independently reviewed and addressed.