Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju, a food systems advocate, focuses on sustainable agriculture and nutrition in Africa. She discusses the urgent issue of malnutrition, particularly child stunting, and highlights how pastoralists play a crucial role in enhancing nutrition through sustainable meat and milk production. Baskaran-Makanju shares challenges faced by these communities, including drought and market exploitation, while emphasizing the need for supportive policies and innovative approaches to empower pastoralists and improve food security.