Resources
OFID's resources consist of voluntary contributions made by OPEC Member Countries and the accumulated reserves derived from the institution's various operations. At the close of 2008, contributions pledged by member countries totaled $3,435.0 million, out of which $2,463.15 million was direct contributions to OFID.
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