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The unsung heroes fighting malnutrition

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Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju |

TED@BCG

• November 2023

The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their way of life — and work — is under threat. Food systems advocate Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju explains how best to preserve these vital communities and why they're key to solving the nutritional challenges of Africa's children.

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The pastoralists in Africa sustainably produce meat and milk to help feed the continent. But their way of life — and work — is under threat. Food systems advocate Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju explains how best to preserve these vital communities and why they're key to solving the nutritional challenges of Africa's children.

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About the speaker

Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

Food systems advocate

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Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju is a foodie in every sense of the word, working on food systems issues by day and moonlighting as a food blogger.

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