African Development Bank - Due DiligenceAfDB - Due Diligence
When participating in an AfDB Group funded project, it is encouraged to partner with an overseas private-sector entity. U.S. firms should perform thorough due diligence on prospective private-sector partners before entering into any agreement, and work with competent legal counsel qualified in each country to ensure that agreements have the force of law in all applicable jurisdictions.
As another step in the Due Diligence process, the U.S. Commercial Service offers the International Company Profile (ICP) service. While many elements of the ICP are standard worldwide, local laws and other conditions sometimes require adjustments to the service offering in each country. To learn about ICP terms and conditions in countries of interest to your firm work with your local U.S. Export Assistance Center to contact the Commercial Service in each country.
(Please note that the ICP is not intended to be a substitute for a comprehensive due diligence review to meet obligations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.) Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
As another step in the Due Diligence process, the U.S. Commercial Service offers the International Company Profile (ICP) service. While many elements of the ICP are standard worldwide, local laws and other conditions sometimes require adjustments to the service offering in each country. To learn about ICP terms and conditions in countries of interest to your firm work with your local U.S. Export Assistance Center to contact the Commercial Service in each country.
(Please note that the ICP is not intended to be a substitute for a comprehensive due diligence review to meet obligations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.) Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.