In just 06 minutes and 50 seconds, Professor Marie Claire Yandju showcases her innovative approach to combat malnutrition and climate change by giving cassava a much-needed makeover. In the past, Congo’s colonial laws prohibited bakeries from using anything other than wheat flour for baking. However, new laws in 2020 have allowed cassava flour to be used as well.
As a microbiologist, Professor Yandju’s award-winning research focuses on detoxifying cassava, a staple food, and improving processing and techniques while developing environment-friendly technologies. Her efforts are aimed at combating extensive malnutrition and surviving climate change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Moimi Wezam is a renowned director and producer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has directed and produced several documentaries, including Zero, which has been screened in international festivals. He is currently working on his second feature documentary and has also produced Diggers and Merchants for Africa Direct.