Warehouse Receipt Systems: World Bank Reform Initiatives in Africa

This webinar recording features recent initiatives supported by the World Bank to reform warehouse receipt systems in Africa. Our invited speaker, Mr. Jean Saint-Geours, economist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) provides a detailed overview of key reform initiatives and how they help facilitate agricultural finance, reduce post-harvest losses, improve the stability of market prices, ensure food security, and stimulate agribusiness development.

Mr. Saint-Geours, discusses the following:

• The role of the World Bank and other public and private sector actors in creating an effective warehouse receipt system. 
• The opportunities for financial institutions to use warehouse receipts to increase lending to the agricultural sector.
• Lessons learned from the implementation of World Bank projects in four African countries.

Presenter(s):

Jean Saint-Geours, Economist, Trade and Competitiveness, International Finance Corporation (IFC)