出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/04 17:52 UTC 版)
The Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) is the United Kingdom's Export Credit Agency (ECA). It is a government agency, reporting through to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. ECGD derives its powers from the 1991 Export and Investment Guarantees Act and undertakes its activities in accordance with a specific consent from HM Treasury. ECGD was established in 1919 to promote UK exports lost during the submarine blockade of World War I.