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David Beasley: If we are able to feed 200 million people, that means that we can actually cut hunger in Africa by 80 percent.

On the recordMay 10, 2022
If we are able to feed 200 million people, that means that we can actually cut hunger in Africa by 80 percent.
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David Beasley

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Beasley emphasizes the potential impact of a food production initiative in Africa.

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