ECX proves beacon of hope for Ethiopian commodities

alifarabia | February 11, 2014 | Africa | No Comments

As the humble mung beans began trading on the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) in January, it has signaled the growing importance of financial vehicles in Africa’s commodities sector and highlighted the hope that millions of African farmers could be lifted out of poverty. CONTINUE READING

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