Peter Robbins (British author)
- Peter Robbins (British author)
Infobox Writer
name = Peter Robbins
caption =
birthdate = {Birth date and age|1946|df=yes}
birthplace = London, England
nationality = British
occupation = Author
notableworks =
influences = George Monbiot, Michael Moore, Oliver James
website = http://www.filthy-rich.org/author.htmlPeter Robbins is a British author whose published works include Filthy Rich (book), Stolen Fruit [ [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stolen-Fruit-Tropical-Commodities-Disaster/dp/1842772813 Amazon.co.uk: Stolen Fruit: The Tropical Commodities Disaster (Global Issues): Peter Robbins: Books ] ] and a range of specialist books on related topics including precious metals markets, tropical commodity markets, trade sanctions, access to market information, and on support for rural communities.
He was a commodities trader in the City of London for 30 years. He was able to retire from the business early and became a consultant to the United Nations on trade relations between African countries and multinational companies. He worked also as an advisor to the African National Congress on trade sanctions against apartheid. [ [http://www.zedbooks.co.uk/book.asp?bookdetail=4232 Zed Books ] ]
Since then he has worked for many development agencies on issues relating to agricultural trade policy and its impact on small scale farmers.
References
External links
* [http://www.filthy-rich.org www.filthy-rich.org] Filthy Rich homepage
* [http://www.zedbooks.co.uk www.zedbooks.co.uk] Zed Books homepage
Persondata
NAME = Robbins, Peter
ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Robbins, Pete; Robbins, Peter George
SHORT DESCRIPTION = Author, Writer
DATE OF BIRTH = April 13, 1946
PLACE OF BIRTH = London, UK
DATE OF DEATH =
PLACE OF DEATH =
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