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Webinar
23
Mar
Warehouse Receipt Systems: World Bank Reform Initiatives in Africa
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
This webinar featuring recent initiatives supported by the World Bank to reform warehouse receipt systems in Africa. Mr. Jean Saint-Geours, invited speaker, economist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide a detailed overview of key reform initiatives and how they help facilitate agricultural finance, reduce post-harvest losses, improve the stability of market prices, ensure food security, and stimulate agribusiness development.
Mr. Saint-Geours, will discuss the following:
- The role of the World Bank and other public and private sector actors in creating an effective warehouse receipt system.
- The opportunities for financial institutions to use warehouse receipts to increase lending to the agricultural sector.
- Lessons learned from the implementation of World Bank projects in four African countries.
Can’t attend? Register here to receive the webinar presentation and recording after the event.
Webinar date and time: March 23, 2016 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. EST
- Region Global
- Language English
- Keywords Finanzas Agrícolas, Servicios Financieros, Warehouse Receipt Systems