Edward Faber

Country Economist, Papua New Guinea Resident Mission, Pacific Department, ADB

Edward is relationship manager for ADB's Trade Finance Program, covering the markets of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan and the Pacific islands. He has been part of the TFP team since 2009, first as a consultant and later as ADB staff. Prior to joining ADB, Edward worked in banking in London as a credit analyst.

Cityscape of Port Moresby, PNG.

Trade Finance: A Catalyst for Foreign Currency, Growth in PNG

While not a panacea, more access to trade finance can be part of the solution to foreign currency shortages in Papua New Guinea.

Savai’i Koko has worked hard to increase the quality of its beans for export.

Trade Finance Helps Pacific Business Thrive

Trade finance loans help Pacific businesses address the region’s trade imbalance through exports.

Small coffee business in Tonga.

Bringing Trade Finance to the Pacific

ADB’s Trade Finance Program is helping local businesses in the Pacific get the support they need to conduct overseas trade.