Biruk Getachew

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Biruk Getachew works in the food fortification team at GAIN. He is a food science and nutrition professional with more than 16 years of technical and managerial experience. Obtained work experience for ACDI/VOCA- USDA funded project, GAIN, government organizations and the private sector. He currently serves as the project manager for food fortification projects in GAIN Ethiopia.