EAC approves bio-economy strategy to improve food security


DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- The regional bio-economy strategy approved recently by the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers will be a key factor in promoting food security and sustainable agriculture in the region, the EAC said in a statement late Thursday.

The statement, issued by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha, said the bio-economy strategy will increase opportunities for the EAC member states to deepen their cooperation in developing a sustainable and resilient bio-economy.

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