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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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“Corona food crisis? Can’t eat semiconductors” (Naver) 

April 22, 2020


Naver (South Korea) published an article on the stockpiling of food due to labor and trade restrictions. Food is an area where consumption cannot be reduced by rising prices. Therefore, if food production is reduced by only 10%, the price can rise by 30% and 50%. Senior Research Fellow Joe Glauber pointed out that the recent situation “can create a crisis that does not actually exist”. Republished in various media sources including Nate (North Korea), Biz Khan (South Korea), Head Topics (South Korea).  

 

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