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FT.com / World - Ethiopia to exchange famine for food

FT.com / World - Ethiopia to exchange famine for food: "The government of Ethiopia, which has one of Africa’s most state-dominated economies, is stepping into uncharted territory by launching a commodity exchange to help alleviate food shortages and encourage the commercialisation of agriculture."

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