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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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Over 60% of Batswana consume poor-quality diets (Sunday Standard)

July 15, 2021


Sunday Standard reported in an article that although the Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase in food prices, well before the pandemic about 6 in 10 Batswana could not afford even the cheapest options for a healthy diet. Studies conducted by IFPRI highlight that that nutrient-rich non-staple foods are ten times more expensive than staple foods in most poor countries. 

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