David J. Spielman, a U.S. national, joined IFPRI in 2004 as a postdoctoral fellow based in Addis Ababa. His current research examines the role and impact of public-private collaboration in pro-poor agricultural research. Prior to this, Dr. Spielman worked on agriculture and rural development issues for the World Bank (Washington, D.C.), the Aga Khan Development Network (Pakistan), and several other organizations. His research interests include rural innovation systems, agricultural biotechnology, and community-based development, with a regional emphasis on East Africa and South Asia. He received a Ph.D. in Economics from American University in 2003, an M.S. in Development Studies from the London School of Economics in 1993, and a B.A. in International Relations from Tufts University in 1992.

• Agricultural Science and Technology Policy
• Institutional Change in Agricultural Innovation Systems
• Public-Private Partnerships and Networks

• East Africa
• South Asia

• Sharing science, building bridges, and enhancing impact: Public–private partnerships in the CGIAR
  2007. Spielman, D. J.; Hartwich, F.; Von Grebmer, K. IFPRI discussion paper no. 00708. Washington D.C., International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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• Policies to promote cereal intensification in Ethiopia: A review of evidence and experience
  2007. Byerlee, D.; Spielman, D. J., Alemu, D. and Gautam. M. IFPRI discussion paper no. 00707. Washington D.C., International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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• Public-private partnerships in international agricultural research
  2006. Spielman, D.J. and Von Grebmer, K. Journal of Technology Transfer 31(1): 291-300
  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10961-005-6112-1
• The private sector in agricultural R&D: Policies and institutions to foster its growth in developing countries
  2006. Naseem, A., Omamo, S.W., and Spielman, D.J. ISNAR Discussion Paper 6. Washington D.C. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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• A critique of innovation systems perspectives on agricultural research in developing countries
  2006. Spielman, D.J. Innovation Strategy Today 2(1): 25-38
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• Will agbiotech applications reach marginalized farmers? Evidence from developing countries
  2006. Spielman, D.J., J.I. Cohen, and P. Zambrano. AgBioForum 9(1): 23-30.
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• Pro-poor agricultural biotechnology: Can the international research system deliver the goods?
  2006. Spielman, D.J. Food Policy 32(2): 189-204.
  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2006.05.002
• Innovation Systems Perspectives on Developing-Country Agriculture: A Critical Review
  2005. Spielman, D. ISNAR Division Discussion Paper No. 2. Washington, DC: IFPRI.
  Full Paper: (PDF 357K)  |  Brief: (PDF 176K)
• Public-Private Partnerships in Agricultural Research: An Analysis of Challenges Facing Industry and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
  2004. Spielman, D.J.; Von Grebmer, K. Environment and Production Technology Division Discussion Paper No. 113.
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• The CGIAR at 31: An Independent Meta-Evaluation of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
  2003. Barrett, C.; Gardner, B.; Gerrard, C.; Kelly, L.; Lele, U.; Lesser, W.H.; Perkins, K.; Rana, S.; Rukuni, M.; Spielman, D.J. Washington, D.C.: The World Bank.