Common Fund for Commodities
Michael van den Berg is an experienced professional currently holding key positions in various impactful organizations. Michael has been involved in launching and managing funds focused on financial inclusion, agriculture, and social enterprises across Africa and Latin America. With a strong educational background in development economics, finance, and international relations, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles. Their work revolves around driving positive impact in the agricultural sector, particularly for smallholder farmers and natural capital globally.
Common Fund for Commodities
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution, established in 1989 within the framework of the United Nations. The CFC provides support to projects investing in commodity value chains to deliver sustainable development impact from “field to the fork”. The support is offered mainly through loans to finance equipment, working capital or trade finance needs. The CFC seeks applications of projects that have reached a state of economic, social and environmental sustainability. These applications should clearly show operational and financial viability, with a proven track record. CFC solicits proposals through the Open Call which is made public every 6 months with deadlines in April and October each year.