Wanglin Ma

Wanglin Ma is an associate professor of Applied Economics. His expertise lies in agricultural economics and development economics. Through Wanglin's research, he strive to unravel the strategies and solutions that enhance farm economic performance, augment people's subjective well-being and household welfare, and foster sustainable rural and agricultural development.

Raphael Hara

Raphael has over 20 years of investment/Asset Management experience. He also leads the SUTTI initiative (solution to transform the 1st-mile level of agricultural chains) and manages ESG/Sustainable and Impact finance consulting activities at Ksapa.

He is a sustainable investment and impact finance expert, with experience in complex investment scheme design and implementation. He was a Formerly Partner, CFO & Deputy Managing Director of the asset management company Europrestim Management.

Carbon Initiative Scoping Study - Results Presentation

Based on the key findings of a scoping study that analyzed the status of global voluntary carbon credit markets, existing credit standards and mechanisms, and emerging relevant technology solutions in agriculture and land use, land use change, and the forestry sector, this seminar discussed the recommendations to ADB and the government of India for effectively linking India's smallholder farmers to voluntary carbon markets.

Study Tour on Exploring Opportunities to Promote Korean Experiences in Digital Agriculture and Rural Development Among ADB Member Countries

ADB and MAFRA organized a study tour on 24-30 November 2022 in Seoul and other cities to identify good practices in Korea’s digital agriculture applications and explore potential integration in project development and policy reforms. The participants visited four cooperatives, a food distribution center for school feeding programs, Korea’s Rural Development Administration, a strawberry smart farm, and two start-up companies.