International expert in global studies Stefano Ponte will visit Denison University on Jan. 27th and 28th. A researcher at the Centre for Development Research in Copenhagen, Ponte will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 27) in the Faculty Lounge of Slayter Hall. He will discuss "The 'Latte Revolution'? Regulation, Markets and Consumption in the Global Coffee Chain." This event is free and open to the public. Ponte will also meet with Denison students and visit classes on Tuesday (Jan. 28).

Ponte specializes in globalization, political economy, value chains, trade, markets and development. His research includes African trade and business systems and he served as team leader on the consultation project "Coffee Certification in Uganda: A Feasibility Study." Ponte's current research includes global value chain analysis and economic restructuring in Africa, standards as a trade passport: how labels, certifications and quality conventions affect development prospects and regulation, quality management and market organization in agro-food industries.

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