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Who we are

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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What we do

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

Where we work

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Where we work

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

WFP Impact Evaluation Forum

What difference are we making?
The United Nations World Food Programme

December 4 to 7, 2023

  • 9:00 – 6:30 pm (Europe/Rome)
  • 3:00 – 12:30 pm (US/Eastern)
  • 1:30 – 11:00 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

On December 4 to 7, 2023, The United Nations World Food Programme will host the first Impact Evaluation Forum in Rome, Italy.

IFPRI is pleased to participate in this hybrid event which will bring together governments, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, and WFP colleagues. The WFP Impact Evaluation Forum will share new evidence, facilitate collaboration, and exchange experiences on WFP’s innovative work in impact evaluation. The Forum aims to bridge gaps in evidence generation, enhance practitioner capacity, and drive positive change by inspiring the next phase of impact evaluations supported by WFP and its partners.

Exploring evidence and gaps in climate and anticipatory action | December 5, 2023 | 14:00 – 15:30 | Location: Auditorium