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- To extend direct credit to eligible African exporters by providing pre- and post-shipment finance;
- To extend indirect short-term credit and medium-term loans to African exporters and importers;
- To finance imports needed for export generation such as imports of equipment, spare parts and raw materials;
- To promote and finance the export of non-traditional African goods and services;
- To promote and provide insurance and guarantee services covering commercial and non-commercial risks associated with African exports;
- To promote development within Africa of a market for bankers’ acceptances and other trade documents;
- To promote and finance South-South trade between African and other countries;
- To assist African clearing houses and payment arrangements to promote intra-African trade;
- To undertake market research and provide ancillary services, such as advisory and support services and organization of trade fairs, aimed at expanding intra- and extra-African trade.
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