date:Sep 17, 2012
he crisis of 2007-08. One reason is the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS).
Established in 2011 by the G20, AMIS contributes to increase market transparency and reduce price volatility and includes the Rapid Reaction Forum (RRF), which makes it possible for countries to coordinate action and respond faster to volatile food price situations.
FAO director-general and the Argentine agriculture minister agreed it was important that countries use international mechanisms such as AMIS in