Eleni Gabre-Madhin: A commodities exchange for Ethiopia

The video discusses the concept of happiness as a fundamental human right linked to freedom of choice, which can be expressed through well-functioning markets. It highlights the challenges faced by African farmers, particularly in Ethiopia, due to under-capitalized agriculture and inefficient markets. The video critiques past market reforms and introduces the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) as a solution to improve market access and efficiency. The ECX aims to transform the agricultural market by providing infrastructure, market information, and a trading platform tailored to Ethiopia's needs.

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