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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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Bioeconomy – the new transformation of agriculture, food, and bio-based industries – implications for emerging economies

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1201 Eye St. NW

12th Floor Conference Center

Washington, United States

October 24, 2017

  • 12:15 – 1:15 pm (America/New_York)
  • 6:15 – 7:15 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 9:45 – 10:45 pm (Asia/Kolkata)
IFPRI Policy Seminar : Bioeconomy

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Moderator:

  • Rajul Pandya-Lorch, Director of Communications and Public Affairs , and Chief of Staff in the Director General’s Office, IFPRI

Bioeconomy is the knowledge-based production and utilization of biological resources, innovative biological processes and principles to sustainably provide goods and services across all economic sectors. It employs biomimicry, and utilizes biosciences to transform established economic sectors, such as chemical industries, pharmaceuticals, food, and construction industries into sustainable ones. The bioeconomy has been rapidly expanding during the past ten years, driven by increased prices of natural resources, by new technological opportunities, and by changed consumer preferences.

The lecture will address these transformative developments and what they imply for emerging economies.

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