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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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Rural food markets in Ethiopia sell fewer products at high price, impacting child health

October 24, 2019


The Medical News (USA) reported on a recent IFPRI study, “Rural Food Markets and Child Nutrition,” coauthored by IFPRI authors, Senior Research Fellows Derek Headey and Kalle Hirvonen, along with John Hoddinott and David Stifel. The study examined how rural markets vary in their diversity, competitiveness, frequency, and food affordability, and how these characteristics are associated with children’s diets.  Republished in Medical Express, Addis Standard, ScienceMag   EurekAlert (USA), Bright SurfFooshya, Newstrotteur.

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