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In " ECX and the Winds of Change: A memoir from Ethiopia " one embark on a captivating journey through the establishment of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX), characterized by unyielding determination and an innovative spirit that defied all odds. This compelling memoir unveils the gripping tale of how a simple idea was tuned into an industry-disrupting Institution.
Throughout these pages, readers will be drawn into the roller-coaster journey of creating an institution, the ECX, that resonated with millions in Ethiopia and many more around the globe. " ECX and the Winds of Change " is a captivating and enlightening journey that will leave readers inspired, empowered, and ready to embrace their own dreams, armed with the knowledge that greatness is within reach for those bold enough to pursue it.
Dr. Bharat Kulkarni
Dr. Bharat Kulkarni is a consultant on policy advisory and development of Commodity Exchanges and structured finance. Bharat worked with The United Nations Development Program as part of the team that set up the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, Ethiopia, first commodity exchange in East Africa, where he worked till 2011. By then the exchange was recording a daily turnover of more than six million USD. Presently, works as consultant on several agri-policy initiatives of governments and large scale business investment projects of private sector, including governments in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi through agencies like The World Bank, USAID, IFC, and many others. He is a PhD in Economics and regularly speaks at various forums globally on issues around agri trade and policies. He has been awarded by leadership excellence award for his work on Commodity Exchanges in Africa.
