Annual Conference 2011 | Material Day 1: Price Volatility

 

Introductory Session—The Multiple Dimensions of Risk in Agriculture

 Market Fundamentalsin Agri-Commodities

Trading Agri-Commodities:  Evolution, New Realities, and Implications for Effective Risk Management

Historical Evolution and New Realities

Panel Discussion: Futures Exchanges: Perspectives on the “New Reality” of Agri-Commodity Trading

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  • David Lehman. Managing Director. Commodity Research & Product Development. CME Group.
  • Christopher L. Gilbert. Professor of Econometrics. University of Trento.
  • Helen Mastroscostas. Vice President. Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities. Goldman Sachs International.
  • Peter Blogg. Head of Product Management for Commodities. NYSE Liffe. 
  • Rod Gravelet-Blondin. Senior General Manager. South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX).

Price Volatility: Supporting Effective Agricultural Risk Management in Developing Countries

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  • Brian Wright. Professor and Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Shukri  Ahmed. Senior Economist. Trade and Markets Division. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
  • Franck Galtier. Senior Economist. CIRAD.
  • Samuel Gayi. Head Special Unit on Commodities. United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD). 
  • Steven Schonberger. Regional Economist. Western and Central Africa Division. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).