Using Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) in Times of Crisis When global trade faces turbulence, businesses often struggle to keep contracts alive. Supply chains break, banks hesitate to lend, and insurers retreat from risky markets. In these moments, export credit agencies (ECAs) become critical. They step in with guarantees, loans, and insurance that give exporters the […]
Category Archives: Crisis & Recovery
Crisis & Recovery, Social & Labor
Strikes and Supply Chains: Why Credit Anti-Crisis Tools Matter for Resilience
24
Aug
Aug
What to Do If the Supply Chain Is Interrupted Due to a Strike: The Experience of the Credit Anti-Crisis Strikes are a powerful tool for workers, but for companies dependent on steady supply flows, they can be devastating. When ports, factories, or transport hubs shut down, businesses face empty warehouses, late deliveries, and angry clients. […]
Crisis & Recovery, Infrastructure & Investment
Rebuilding Industry After Disasters: Why Government-Backed Loans Matter
10
May
May
Government-Backed Loans for Industrial Disaster Recovery Industrial disasters strike fast and leave deep scars. Explosions, chemical leaks, fires, or natural hazards that damage factories and plants can halt production, cut jobs, and ripple across entire communities. When insurance payouts are delayed or insufficient, companies often need immediate liquidity to rebuild. This is where government-backed loans […]