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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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Sonny Perdue is a rarity: A Trump Cabinet member who went the distance (Atlanta Journal & Constitution)

January 09, 2021


Atlanta Journal & Constitution published an article on the USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s tenure in the Trump Cabinet.  Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber discussed what may be one of the most enduring parts of Perdue’s legacy, Perdue’s decision to relocate two USDA research branches from Washington to Kansas City. He argued the move would cut costs and bring government employees closer to farmers. Most quit — roughly two thirds, according to media reports — and led to a brain drain that some say could take years to fill. Glauber said, “That’s real knowledge that was lost.” 

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