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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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The Second Global Conference on Biofortification

Getting Nutritious Foods to People

March 31 to April 2, 2014

  • 7:30 – 4:30 pm (Africa/Kigali)
  • 1:30 – 10:30 am (US/Eastern)
  • 11:00 – 8:00 pm (Asia/Kolkata)
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The Second Global Conference on Biofortification aimed to deepen engagement with major actors in the global effort to improve nutrition and public health through nutrient-rich crops.

Two billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger. Over the last 10 years, biofortification has gained increased recognition as a feasible strategy to reduce hidden hunger.

The global consultation on biofortification brought together high-level stakeholders from government, business and civil society. The objective was to foster greater inclusion of biofortification in programs, policies and marketing to ensure its sustainability

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