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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.

Global food security advocates call for restoring supply chains (Dhaka Tribune) 

May 12, 2020


Dhaka Tribune reported on the recent open letter addressed to the United Nations, G-20, and all national governments sent by food security advocates who called for urgent action to ensure that adequate credit and agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides) are available when and where needed to strengthen the ability of the farmers to deliver. Derek Bylerlee, Vice-Chair, Board of Trustees was one of the signatories. 

 

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