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EP 154: Prof Kennedy Dzama, Rethinking Food Systems to Combat Hunger in Southern Africa
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Nearly 19 million children in Southern Africa face stunting, while over 40 million people experience food insecurity annually. What drives these alarming statistics and how can we address them effectively?
Professor Kennedy Dzama, who leads the Southern Africa Food Lab at Stellenbosch University, offers profound insights into this critical issue.
He talks about the interconnectedness of climate change and food security, the establishment of the Southern Africa Food Lab and how it uses research and collaboration to address food insecurity.
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1. EP 154: Prof Kennedy Dzama, Rethinking Food Systems to Combat Hunger in Southern Africa (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Food Security in Southern Africa (00:00:16)
3. Prof Dzama's Background and Career Journey (00:02:55)
4. Research on Pigs and Sustainable Farming (00:06:06)
5. The Southern Africa Food Lab Initiative (00:08:28)
6. Collaborative Approach and Success Stories (00:14:41)
7. Climate Change and Food Security Challenges (00:22:05)
8. Advice for Young Researchers (00:27:02)
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