Carine Donges

Carine has been with ADB for about 2 years, and is responsible for private sector investments in the food and agribusiness sector in Indonesia and the Pacific region. Prior to ADB, she worked at IFC, covering Western and Central Africa. Carine spent about 8 years in investment banking in London and New York, working for Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan in structured finance. Carine holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Strategy from Sciences Po Paris (France).

Financing for Agriculture: Role of Public-Private Partnerships

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.