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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.

Timothy Thomas

Timothy Thomas is a Senior Research Fellow in the Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit. His research focuses on the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity. Tim’s work involves developing innovative methods for simulated climate futures and model coordination between climate, crop, water, energy, and economics.

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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.

No need to panic over stock (News24.com) 

April 20, 2020


News24.com (South Africa) reported on fears people have about the food supply. Evidence from IFPRI suggests that the impact of COVID-19 on food supply chains in developing countries will be felt widely, but evenly. In the IFPRI blog post, How COVID-19 may disrupt food supply chains in developing countries, “Farm operations may be spared the worst, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in urban areas will face significant problems. 


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