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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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‘Move out, move up’ approach could ease India’s farm crisis: IFPRI chief (The Hindu)

March 23, 2018


The Hindu published an article in which IFPRI’s Director General, Shenggen Fan, outlines how a “move-up, move-out” strategy could create better economic opportunities for farmers in India. According to Fan, some farmers will have to move out of rural areas to seek employment in cities and urban centers. He states that this would allow remaining farmers to increase their holding and move to producing high-value food. Fan also states that this would be an opportunity for Indian agricultural scientists to develop and own new technologies. “Some agricultural entrepreneurs may also come to rural areas from cities and use [technology] to produce healthier food in more efficient ways,” he added.
 

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