Holger Kray

Regional Manager, Agriculture & Food, Europe & Central Asia @ World Bank. Passionate about the future of food & sustainability. Personal account.

[World Bank Group AgriFood @WBG_AgriFood]

Ukraine’s agriculture and food sector is a powerhouse. Through our AgriConnect initiative, the World Bank will further support it through better infrastructure, technology, skills and policy.

Find out more about AgriConnect: https://t.co/uoXaLnhnB5

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

🚜 In much of Europe and Central Asia, agriculture remains the backbone of rural economies.

In this new blog, the @WorldBank's @anbassani, @holgerkray, and @SamehNWahba explain how the region's agrifood sector is driving job creation and growth: https://t.co/qXaU5XS2uS

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

With over 150,000 km of rivers, Poland is vulnerable to flooding, as seen in September 2024.

Learn how, with @WorldBank support, Poland built the Racibórz Dolny dry polder that helped protect millions of people across the country's south last fall: https://t.co/HACF6oLrNY

[Tatiana Proskuryakova @Tatiana_WBCARO]

🐄 How is investing in dairy farming transforming lives in the #KyrgyzRepublic?

Zamira—one of 8,500+ people supported by a @WBG_IDA project helping improve the country’s dairy production—shares the impact selling milk and calves has on her family.

🥛https://t.co/q7sUlSnrzo

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

For dairy farmers like Zamira in the #KyrgyzRepublic, access to veterinary care means healthier cows 🐄, more milk 🥛, and higher profits 📈. Learn how @WBG_IDA is transforming the country's dairy sector: https://t.co/tvrk05Bfwz

[World Bank Europe and Central Asia @WorldBankECA]

🐄 How is investing in dairy farming transforming lives in the #KyrgyzRepublic?

Zamira—one of 8,500+ people supported by a @WBG_IDA project helping improve the country’s dairy production—shares the impact selling milk and calves has for her family: https://t.co/oiZC663eg2

[World Bank Group AgriFood @WBG_AgriFood]

Did you know that the Ferghana Valley in Uzbekistan is home to a vibrant program dedicated to small entrepreneurs? Step inside and see it for yourself 👇🇺🇿

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

Thank you for inviting the @WorldBank and for allowing me to speak to and discuss with your brilliant fellows!

[Humphrey Fellowship Program @HumphreyProgram]

🗣️ Wednesday's sessions dove into global foreign policy at #GLF2024. What key issue do you think requires stronger international cooperation?

#GlobalLeadership #ForeignPolicy #StrategicPartnerships

📸 Stay tuned for highlights fr the Diplomatic Reception last night

[Humphrey Fellowship Program @HumphreyProgram]

🗣️ Wednesday's sessions dove into global foreign policy at #GLF2024. What key issue do you think requires stronger international cooperation?

#GlobalLeadership #ForeignPolicy #StrategicPartnerships

📸 Stay tuned for highlights fr the Diplomatic Reception last night

[AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. @AGRA_Africa]

Food Systems | Poultry Futures Forum 2024

"Countries must create their own plans that clearly define their development goals, allowing partners to align their support effectively. This approach ensures progress is driven by local priorities and fosters stronger, more targeted partnerships." - Ernest Ruzindaza, Senior Agriculture Specialist at World Bank Group

#PoultryFutures #YouthInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AGRAImpact #FoodSystems

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

Russia's invasion has caused over $10 billion in damage to #Ukraine's agricultural sector.
Learn how the ⁦@WorldBank⁩, through the #ARISE project, has helped over 10,000 farmers across the
country access affordable credit to keep farms running. https://t.co/SQmFSpEtAZ

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

Discover how @WBG_IDA, in partnership with @EU_Tashkent, is helping improve irrigation efficiency in rural communities in Ferghana Valley—boosting agricultural yields and farmers' incomes. #IDAworks ⁦@WorldBankECA⁩ https://t.co/JgpmlTCeBo

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

For the 6 #WesternBalkans countries investing in #agriculture for increased productivity, competitiveness, and #resilience is essential for benefiting from the #EU accession process. This clearly requires heightened attention to the #greening of the #agrifood sector.

[World Bank Group AgriFood @WBG_AgriFood]

The #WesternBalkans' #agrifood sector has a relatively low carbon footprint, but this is due to low farming intensity rather than deliberate policy choices. What are the opportunities ahead for climate-smart agriculture? Check out our new report 👇https://t.co/tUR4I529wh

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

Key take-away: #Fertilizer affordability returned to pre-2019 average. 
The fertilizer affordability index (ratio of fertilizer to food prices) is back to 2015-19 levels. During the ‘22 price spike the index nearly doubled relative to its long-term average https://t.co/8kIQEpeJ1H

[World Bank Group AgriFood @WBG_AgriFood]

We’re pleased to welcome our new Global Director for Agriculture & Food, Shobha Shetty. Shobha has deep global expertise in agriculture, food security & rural development. She joins us amid renewed @WorldBank ambition to help end hunger across the planet. https://t.co/uXclMXxp2y

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

Denmark is moving ahead with the world’s first #carbon tax on #agriculture. #Livestock farmers will be charged almost EUR100/year for the greenhouse gas emissions from each of their cows. https://t.co/Fj0vtvUZqU

[Margaret McNamara Education Grants @MMEGGrants]

MMEG TALKS: In-person at the World Bank’s MC building, DC.

MMEG grantees (https://t.co/iDcwbWTOmh) will join with IFC and World Bank experts at noon on June 12 to discuss innovative solutions.

Visitor pass: [email protected].

Follow online: https://t.co/BdGKZXHx36

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

Join me for this conversation with 3 exceptional women leaders to discuss the impact of #ClimateChange on #FoodSecurity and solutions for a resilient future!
Hosted by ⁦@MMEGGrants⁩ w/ ⁦@WorldBank⁩ & ⁦@IFC_org⁩.
⁦⁦⁦ https://t.co/GfTxptf6Sd

[Margaret McNamara Education Grants @MMEGGrants]

MMEG TALKS: In-person at the World Bank’s MC building in Washington, DC.

Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security.

If you require a visitor pass: [email protected].

Online link: https://t.co/BdGKZXHx36 (15 mins before start)

[Holger Kray @holgerkray]

#Uruguay & @WorldBank⁩ co-innovate, entering into a milestone agreement on #climate-smart development finance: This innovative loan contains an interest rate reduction based on UY’s commitment to measurably reduce #emissions from #livestock. https://t.co/7bHpz00j7Q