Agribusiness

IFC has signed an agreement for a Euro 100 million contribution by the Netherlands government to the Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), a multilateral mechanism that assists in implementing pledges made by the global community to support investments in agriculture  and food security in poor countries.

The contribution by the Netherlands, together with commitments made by the U.S. and Canada, will enable the GAFSP Private Sector Window to reach total funding of approximately $200 million.

The agreement was signed by Lars Thunell, IFC Executive Vice President and CEO; and Ben Knapen, Minister for European Affairs and International Cooperation, government of the Netherlands.  

• Press Release
• Web Article - Signing in Washington DC
• Web Article - First Transaction in PRAN, Bangladesh
• Brochure

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Ludi Joseph
Sr. Communications Officer
IFC - Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services
Email: ljoseph@ifc.org