P. Tenderere, V. Gumbo, An Assessment of Futures Contract Specifications for the Re-Launched Commodity Exchange of Zimbabwe (Comez), Agricultural Journal, Volume 8,Issue 6, 2013, Pages 282-288, ISSN 1816-9155, aj.2013.282.288, (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=aj.2013.282.288) Abstract: This study, reviews futures contracts on a contract design approach basis. Drawing from the literature and using indicative empirics, it assesses the futures contract specifications that would enable success once the recently re-launched commodity exchange of Zimbabwe (Comez) begins trading. The study highlights a primary point that while the commodity characteristics may be suitable, coupled with a very strong and supportive economic and policy environment, failure to design appropriate futures contracts may result in poor participation by market participants, thereby rendering the exchange untenable. Keywords: contract specifications/design;futures contracts;Commodity exchanges;Comez;Zimbabwe