; (B) resource evaluations; (C) project appraisal and costing; (D) pilot projects; (E) commercial support, such as trade missions, reverse trade missions, technical workshops, international buyer programs, and international partner searchers to link suppliers to projects; (F) technical assistance and other guidance to improve the local regulatory environment and market frameworks to encourage transparent competition and enhance energy security; and (G) long-term energy sector planning. (3) Late-stage project support The term late-stage project support includes loans, guarantees, insurance, reinsurance, equity investments, and transaction advisory services. (4) International financial institution The term international financial institution has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c) of the International Financial Institutions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 262r(c) ).