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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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Philippines could supplement 57%-60% of its energy needs with renewables by 2040 (Business Mirror)

April 16, 2018


The Business Mirror published an article on the findings of IFPRI’s researchers Alam Mondal, Mark Rosegrant, Claudia Ringler, Angga Pradesha, Rowena Valmonte-Santos, which support renewable energy development in the Philippines. The study assessed four alternative energy development strategies, and found that the Philippines could supplement 57 percent to 60 percent of its energy needs with renewables by 2040. The study shows how this can be achieved through carbon taxes or subsidies for renewable energy.

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