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With research staff from more than 70 countries, and offices across the globe, IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.

David Spielman

David Spielman is the director of IFPRI’s Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit and has been with the institute since 2004. His research agenda covers a range of topics including agriculture and rural development policy; agricultural science, technology, and innovation; plant genetic resources and seed systems; agricultural extension and advisory services; and community-driven rural development.

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Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

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IFPRI currently has more than 480 employees working in over 70 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

Launch of the FSEC Global Policy Report

Food System Economics Commission (FSEC)

January 29, 2024

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Paris)
  • 9:00 – 11:00 am (US/Eastern)
  • 7:30 – 9:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

On January 29, 2024, The Food System Economics Commission (FSEC) will host the launch of the FSEC Global Policy Report.

IFPRI’s Director General, Johan Swinnen, is pleased to participate in this hybrid event. During this launch event, commissioners, co-chairs and expert researchers will share and discuss research findings, policy suggestions and pathways forward – all informed by the FSEC work. Through keynote speeches, presentations, panel discussions and audience interaction, the event will highlight the opportunities for global policymakers and stakeholders to help shift and transform our food systems.

Monday, January 29, 2024 | 15:00-17:00 CET / 9:00-11:00am EST