Financing for Agriculture: Role of Public-Private Partnerships

Event: Knowledge-Intensive Agriculture Workshop

Financing for Agriculture: Role of Public-Private Partnerships

15 June 2017

Author / Speaker:

Arup Chatterjee, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Financial risks in agriculture hinder investments in the sector. Can public-private partnerships make a difference?

Access to finance is critical for the growth of agriculture, but many financial institutions are reluctant to accept the risks prevalent in the sector. ADB’s Arup Chatterjee explains the challenges in financing for agriculture and the role that public-private partnerships can play in the development of the sector.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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