Dr. Babatunde Omilola

@TundeOmilola

Development Economist and International Development Expert.

United Nations
Joined May 2009

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  1. Apr 17

    Here’s some good news.

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  2. Apr 16

    For this week’s Thin Ink, I took a deep dive into ’s annual report, which looks at impacts of on - stats are particularly worrying - and what needs to be done to make them more inclusive, resilient & green.

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  3. Apr 15

    Mary Robinson, , & join fellow world leaders & laureates in call for and urge to support a waiver of intellectual property rules to help the global fight against .

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  4. Apr 15

    Terrific conference yesterday on solving the problem of inequity in access to vaccines - so no one has to stand in line. Grateful to all the participants; governments, international orgs, vaccine manufacturers, and CSOs! Lots of learning, lot’s of concrete follow up action!

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  5. Today we launched a blueprint with to boost trade between African countries in agricultural products. It's a shift away from business as usual, & can unlock the agri-'s potential to drive Africa’s sustainable, inclusive growth.

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  6. Intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines must be suspended to boost inoculation rates around the world. It's that simple.

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  7. Apr 12

    Vaccine equity cannot be guaranteed by goodwill alone. Africa needs to and should be capable of producing its own vaccines and medical products. Rwanda commits to working with member states and partners to make vaccine equity a reality.

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  8. Apr 14

    The exposed inequalities in : Among different regions 🌍 🌎 🌏, rural & urban 🚜 🏙️, rich & poor 💰 👛, & disadvantaged groups 🚺. We need to transform after . 💭 📚 Learn how in Ch. 1 of 's :

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  9. Our report on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Policy Responses on Food Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa report unpacks the complex impacts of the crisis, particularly with respect to domestic food value chains, regional/int'l food trade & -

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  10. Apr 11

    Goodbye Ma, I love you.

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  11. Apr 13

    Released today is ’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report. It shows that pre-pandemic, 3 billion people could not afford a healthy diet; that number could rise by 267.6 million between 2020 and 2022 due to . Learn more:

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  12. Apr 8

    "Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere. These are the imperatives that compel us to ensure that we move together in the same spirit to ensure that by 2025 we are reporting on significant achievements." - addresses Dialogue on

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  13. Apr 9
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  14. Apr 9

    Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people.

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  15. Apr 9

    5 lessons from Africa on how drones could transform medical supply chains.

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  16. Apr 9

    RIP Prince Philip!

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  17. 30 Aug 2019

    Former Sierra Leonean Presidential Candidate, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella raises a good point concerning trade between African countries and foreign countries.

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  18. Apr 8

    Throwback to the 15th CVL Annual lecture & International Leadership Symposium with Kandeh Yumkella as a keynote speaker.

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  19. Mar 29

    Building back a better world: the crisis and opportunity of Covid-19. See our latest Bulletin, launching today

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  20. Mar 29

    Did you miss the latest webinar focus on Health Business Investment in Africa? 📺The recording video is now available watch it here:

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