2.
Attorney Colleen Piccone serves as deputy
associate chief counsel for the United States
Department of Homeland Security's Customs
and Border Protection division. Earlier in her
career, Colleen Piccone spent several years
in Russia as deputy project manager for the
International Finance Corporation.
3.
A division of the World Bank Fund, the
International Finance Corporation bolsters the
private sector in developing countries.
Created in 1956, the group follows the
mission of enabling people around the world
to enhance their lives and nations. Its 184
member countries direct its policies and
goals, while more than 100 developing
nations benefit from its services.
4.
The International Finance Corporation
divides its offerings into several main
categories. Through Investment Services, the
group provides financial products, ranging
from structured financing to equity, to
promote growth in local economies. Advisers
teach about corporate governance,
environmental protection, and self-sustaining
economies. Additionally, the IFC Asset
Management Company functions as a third-
party subsidiary that manages capital funds
for use in new markets.