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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.

Climate Change to adversely impact grain production in China by 2030 (Reuters)

February 01, 2018


Reuters published an op-ed authored by Man Li on adverse impact of climate change on China’s grain production by 2030. In the article, Li argued seasonal drought could reduce yields of three major grains—rice, wheat and corn- with corn suffering the most. “Urgent steps need to be taken to upgrade China’s rural water infrastructure and promote breeding new varieties through research and agriculture extension services,” said Li. 

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