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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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UN food and agriculture experts respond to “global food crisis”: focus on the poorest 10% (QQCom) 

April 03, 2020


QQCom reported on food supplies following the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries have decided to tighten exports while at the same time, trade businesses have been crippled by COVID-19. Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division Director Rob Vos said, “It is certain that even if (food) production is stopped now, there is no reason for China to worry about an immediate shortage.”  Republished in ZakerIfeng.com, Sohu.com (Chinese), The Paper (China).

 

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