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Samuel Benin

Samuel Benin is the Acting Director for Africa in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit. He conducts research on national strategies and public investment for accelerating food systems transformation in Africa and provides analytical support to the African Union’s CAADP Biennial Review.

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Genetically modified plants have been found to be good for your health. At least for the health of the farmers who grow them (Meduza)

October 14, 2019


Meduza (Russia) published an article on GM plants. The findings from an IFPRI study, coauthored by senior research fellow David Spielman, were included. According to the findings, the use of Bt-cotton can significantly reduce the frequency and “cost of diseases” of farmers – a total estimate of the cost of treatment, travel to the hospital and all associated costs.

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