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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.

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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.

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IFPRI’s Fragility to Stability Policy Seminar Series

The “Fragility to Stability” IFPRI Policy Seminar Series is an initiative undertaken by the IFPRI-led Area of Work (AoW) on Fragile and Conflict-affected (FCA) Food Systems, under the broader CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Science Program. This series responds to the urgent need for evidence-based, collaborative strategies to strengthen food, land, and water systems in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAs). These are contexts where communities often face overlapping crises—from conflict to climate shocks—that severely undermine their ability to sustain livelihoods and meet basic needs. This platform aims to share research-based lessons on what works to improve the well-being of individuals and communities in these challenging environments, as well as what gaps remain and where further innovation is needed. This seminar series is led by Katrina Kosec, Kibrom Abay, and Kate Ambler, and co-curated by Lucia Carrillo and Gillian Hollerich.

The seminar series centers on three themes: Anticipate and Prevent (disaster risk reduction and early action), Respond (effective policies and programming to address crises), and Recover (policies for long-term resilience and sustainable livelihoods in fragile settings). Each session brings together a diverse set of stakeholders—including policymakers, researchers, donors, and implementers—to share experiences, insights, and questions. This fosters rich dialogue that not only reflects different perspectives but also surfaces actionable ideas and lessons learned. The Fragility to Stability seminar series thus provides a platform where participants can openly discuss what has worked, what hasn’t, and what is needed to strengthen food systems in fragile settings.

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This IFPRI Policy Seminar series represents a continuation of the Fragility to Stability, with CGIAR podcast series, launched in 2024. Our new format allows for more extensive engagement with partners, showcasing of visuals, deeper explanations of policy relevance, and interactive audience Q&A.

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