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Jarosław Bełdowski

Jarosław Bełdowski is the head of the Partial Credit Guarantee Fund's (PCGF) supervisory board and a lawyer specializing in finance and banking at Dentons. He is a former vice president of the Polish Development Bank and has worked on international projects with the World Bank.

Articles

Opinion: Ukraine’s Partial Credit Guarantee Fund is a win-win for farmers and banks

by Jarosław Bełdowski
In the wake of land reform and the relentless challenges posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's agricultural sector faces a pivotal moment. Small farmers, the backbone of this vital industry, grapple with the dual challenges of securing financing and overcoming the aftermath of destruction and economic upheaval. The Partial Credit Guarantee Fund (PCGF), an innovative collaboration between the European Commission and the World Bank, emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a tangible solut