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EP 156: Dr. Rachel Mkandawire, the Woman Agricultural Scientist Reshaping Policy in Africa
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In this episode, Dr. Rachel Mkandawire shares her journey from plant pathology to agricultural policy.
With degrees in crop science, plant nematology, and a PhD in plant pathology, Rachel brings unique scientific insights to her work at the Food Agriculture Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN).
She explains how her work at FANRPAN is transforming food systems across Southern Africa through participatory farmer research and evidence-based policy making.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Dr. Rachel Mkandawire (00:00:00)
2. Dr. Rachel's Career Journey (00:03:45)
3. Food Systems Transformation for One Health (00:08:12)
4. Regional Food Security Approaches (00:15:15)
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Funding Challenges (00:19:15)
6. The AWARD Fellowship and Women's Leadership (00:27:17)
7. Advice for Aspiring Agricultural Scientists (00:32:30)
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