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Intellectual Property, Technology and Finance: An Interview with Davidson Oturu (Part II)

13 October, 2024 Interview Series

In Part II of this illuminating interview, Davidson Oturu delves into the Nigerian Startup Act, the evolving FinTech landscape in Africa, and his newly published book, FinTech Law and Practice …

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Intellectual Property, Technology and Finance: An Interview with Davidson Oturu (Part I)

13 October, 2024 Interview Series

In this two-part interview, Davidson Oturu offers his perspectives on the intellectual property, fintech, and venture capital landscapes in Africa. He shares firsthand insights into the legal and practical …

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The world’s farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population yet, hunger persists. Around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world due to repeated weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic. This impacts the poor and vulnerable most severely, many of whom are agricultural households, reflecting widening inequalities across and within countries.

Food is the third most basic human need after air and water – everyone should have the right to adequate food. Human rights such as the right to food, life and liberty, work and education are recognised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and two legally binding international covenants.

Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).