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Author : Peter Robbins
Release : 2011
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Synopsis Commodity Exchanges and Smallholders in Africa by : Peter Robbins
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Author : Baulch, Bob
Release : 2018-11-08
Genre : Political Science
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Book Synopsis Commodity exchanges and warehouse receipts in Malawi: Current status and their implications for the development of structured markets by : Baulch, Bob
Download or read book Commodity exchanges and warehouse receipts in Malawi: Current status and their implications for the development of structured markets written by Baulch, Bob. This book was released on 2018-11-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the landscape in which Malawi’s two agricultural commodity exchanges (Comex) and warehouse receipts systems (WRS) operate and makes recommendations on how to improve their performance and benefits to key stakeholders. A mixed methods approach was adopted, involving semi-structured interviews with key market participants, compilation and analysis of secondary data from Malawi and other African Comex, and a review of existing literature. A review of international experience indicates that historically Comex often develop hand-in-hand with warehouse receipt systems (WRS), which help stimulate demand from off takers for standardized contracts while providing financing that increased volumes traded. In recent years, electronic trading platforms have given an impetus to the consolidation of existing Comex, and the development of regional networks of exchanges and warehousing arrangements. Nonetheless, a common reason why Comex fail is that they do no attract sufficient trading volumes to pay for their operating costs. This is often associated with default on contracts and fears of the market for commodities being cornered by a few larger traders. Of the 23 Comex in Africa, over half are still in their planning or inception stages and, with the notable exception of the agricultural futures and options traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, most of the remaining Comex are thinly traded and receive financial support from government and/or donors.
Author : Sostine Ngabirano
Release : 2015
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Book Synopsis Development of Commodity Exchange Markets as an Avenue to Foster Economic Development in Africa by : Sostine Ngabirano
Download or read book Development of Commodity Exchange Markets as an Avenue to Foster Economic Development in Africa written by Sostine Ngabirano. This book was released on 2015. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African economies underwent a series of economic reforms in the 1980s which were largely premised on the change in the economic thinking of the time. These reforms were intended to correct the inefficiencies of the central planned economy and bring about an efficient system where prices would be determined by the market forces. The result of this was the liberalization of almost all sectors of the economy. It was generally agreed that agricultural marketing systems should be liberalized to allow the private sector to unleash the power of the market, gain efficiency in the sector, and stimulate higher production volumes and standards. Unfortunately, the market reforms secluded the farmers from the market system and this has come with far reaching impacts. The market system has exposed farmers to unimaginable market risks and has failed to address information asymmetries. Because there is no established system of market regulation and information, small farmers in Africa today live at the mercy of the shrewd market merchants. This paper explores the concept of developing commodity exchange markets in Africa as an avenue to foster human and economic development through the mirror of creative capitalism. The argument of this paper is that meaningful economic development will be achieved through developing well regulated and functioning commodity markets. The paper will further argue that despite the ongoing efforts to fight poverty, sustainable development will not be achieved without approaches geared towards the inclusion of the majority population into the market system. The paper proposes commodity market development as one of the approaches which seek to include the world's “bottom billion” into the market system.
Author : Herman D. van Schalkwyk
Release : 2012-03-10
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 687/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Unlocking markets to smallholders by : Herman D. van Schalkwyk
Download or read book Unlocking markets to smallholders written by Herman D. van Schalkwyk. This book was released on 2012-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assesses the institutional, technical and market constraints as well as opportunities for smallholders, notably, emerging farmers in disadvantaged areas such as the former homelands of South Africa. Emerging farmers are previously disadvantaged black people who started or will start their business with the support of special government programs. Public support programs have been developed as part of the Black Economic Empowerment strategy of the South African government. These programs aim to improve the performance of emerging farmers. This requires, first and foremost, upgrading the emerging farmers skills by providing access to knowledge about agricultural and entrepreneurial practices. To become or to remain good farmers they also need access to suitable agricultural land and sufficient water for irrigation and for feeding their cattle. Finally, for emerging farmers to be engaged in viable farming operations, various factors need to be in place such as marketing and service institutions to give credit for agricultural inputs and investments; input markets for farm machinery, farm implements, fertilizers and quality seeds; and accessible output markets for their end products. This book develops a policy framework and potential institutional responses to unlock the relevant markets for smallholders.
Author : Cedric Achille Mbeng Mezui
Release : 2013
Genre : Commodity exchanges
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Book Rating : 155/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Guidebook on African Commodity and Derivatives Exchanges by : Cedric Achille Mbeng Mezui
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