CMC and EWR in Pakistan Read more about CMC and EWR in Pakistan This presentation discusses how Collateral Management Company (CMC) Linkage works in Pakistan, along with its system of buyers, other key players, and components, as well as the concept of electronic warehouse receipt (EWR), a first-of-its-kind digital instrument in the country.
Rashid Bajwa Keywords RDFS wholesale market food value chain microfinance ADB Read more about Rashid Bajwa Dr. Rashid Bajwa is the CEO of NRSP which is Pakistan’s largest rural development organization. NRSP was established in 1991 as a “not for profit company registered under Sec 42 of company’s ordinance with the SECP. He has successfully steered the organization to become the largest Not for Profit organization in Pakistan in terms of its outreach, client base and ability to manage funding for the rural poor.
EBRD Experience with Wholesale Markets Read more about EBRD Experience with Wholesale Markets Lessons learned and best practices of financed wholesale markets (WSM) in the 1990s are shared through this presentation by the Former Director of Agribusiness of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Advisor to ADB, Gilles Mettetal. Among the information noted in this presentation are on how WSM can bring important benefits to the food value chain and to the local economies, which can be achieved with minimal investments.
Gilles Mettetal Keywords RDFS wholesale market food value chain microfinance ADB Read more about Gilles Mettetal Mr Mettetal is the Chairman of the Investment Committee of Diligent Capital Partners, a Private Equity Fund also based in Ukraine. He is also a member of the supervisory board of Nibulon and of Astarta, two leading agribusiness companies in Ukraine. In addition he is a senior agribusiness advisor the Asian Development Banks and he has been advising the African Development Bank and as well as for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
The Rungis Experience Read more about The Rungis Experience Providing a background on the major role of wholesale markets in Europe, this presentation discusses how wholesale markets can play a key role in preventing future pandemics by consolidating and centralizing agricultural production for a region or country, and by demanding detailed information on the origin of the products. Through this presentation, Rungis International Market shared how a global network of modern wholesale markets can facilitate overall oversight, introduction of international hygiene standards, and cooperation based on the improved sharing of information.
Bertrand Ambroise Keywords RDFS wholesale market food value chain microfinance ADB Read more about Bertrand Ambroise Bertrand Ambroise is director of international affairs at Semmaris, the managing company of the Rungis International Market, which is the largest agro-logistics infrastructure in the world. He advises many states in the establishment of new governance in food distribution and economic development.
Fabio Massimo Pallottini Keywords RDFS wholesale market food value chain microfinance ADB Read more about Fabio Massimo Pallottini Born in Rome on August 28, 1959. Graduated in Jurisprudence with economic address at the University La Sapienza of Rome. Economist, expert in economic and territorial problems development, he has developed a consistent administrative and managerial experience. Since 2014 he is the Managing Director of CAR Scpa, the company that built, owns and manages the Centro Agroalimentare Roma, the first Italian structure in the sector. In this capacity he is responsible for the management of the structure and ensures its productive and economic results.
Study Tour to the Agricultural Markets (2019) Read more about Study Tour to the Agricultural Markets (2019) The Asian Development Bank and Mercasa have been working to build the capacity of government officials in selected developing member countries (Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines) on the development, operation, and management of wholesale markets. The activities included organized study tours for the representatives of the identified DMCs. This report shares full details of the study tours conducted in 2019.