Marine Karcher

Marine Karcher has been working for about 20 years at AFD (French Development Agency). Graduated in public and private company management with a background in law and political science, she has two major areas of expertise: firstly, in municipal financing sector, a competence she valued mostly in the French Caribbean islands and in New Caledonia. Secondly, in emerging countries financing, working extensively in South Asia, especially India, for 5 years. Since September 2022, she is deputy director for AFD in Türkiye, based in Istanbul. She has a good overview of the main challenges faced by emerging countries in urban sectors such as transportation and water-sanitation, she is also a strong believer that climate compliant actions are crucial for the future of our planet.