Development Finance Corporation Act (No. 1 of 2009). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make new and better provisions for the Development Finance Corporation; to repeal the Development Finance Corporation Act, Chapter 279 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000-2003; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Agricultural development Credit Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act establishes the Development Finance Corporation and defines its functions and powers. The Corporation shall provide funding on an economically sustainable and environmentally acceptable basis to individuals or groups of individuals seeking financing for specifically approved purposes and who would otherwise be unable to fund their requirements from other sources on reasonable terms and conditions. The Corporation shall, among other things, finance the development of agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, agro-industry, tourism and provide funding to microfinance entities. Full text English Website printbelize.com