Financing Sustainable Food Systems PDBs as Catalysts of New Investment Models

8:30-9:15 /12 November 2020 / HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2
Led by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Financing Sustainable Food Systems: PDBs as Catalysts of New Investment Models

The agri-food sector is one of the largest economic sectors globally with huge significance for livelihoods, a large environmental footprint, and massive untapped business potential. To place the sector on a more sustainable, productive, and inclusive path, in line with the SDGs, PDBs operating in the sector must mobilize finance from different sources, including development, climate and commercial finance. This event will bring together experts from agricultural banks, farmers representatives and the International Fund for Agricultural Development to showcase innovative approaches to strengthen and leverage this catalytic role. It will energize, inspire, and launch an agenda for learning and action.

SPEAKERS
Maman Lawal Mossi, Chief Executive Officer, Banque Agricole du Niger (BAGRI)
Zhang Wencai, Vice President, Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC)
Estrella “Esther” Penunia, Secretary General, Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
Gilbert F. Houngbo, President, International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD)

MODERATOR Christine Negra, President and Founder, Versant Vision