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Women inventors

Kenyan inventor Nzambi Matee and structural engineer Roma Agrawal talk to Datshiane Navanayagam about the process and value of innovation.

Datshiane Navanayagam meets two engineers who want more women to become inventors.

Roma Agrawal is best known for her work on The Shard, the UK鈥檚 tallest building. She鈥檚 also the author of Nuts & Bolts, a book which explores the history of seven tiny but fundamental inventions that changed the world, and the role that women play in scientific innovation.

Nzambi Matee is a Kenyan inventor who produces sustainable low-cost construction materials made of recycled plastic. Her company is called Gjenge Makers.

Produced by Alice Gioia and Emily Naylor for the 成人快手 World Service.

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