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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.

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.

The US international emergency food aid program: Time for change? (AEI)

November 06, 2021


The American Enterprise Institute hosted a live stream webinar that discusses findings from the recent AEI report regarding the consequences of current cargo preference and US sourcing mandates on the scope and effectiveness of US emergency food aid programs. A panel discussion featured Dina Esposito of Mercy Corps, Stephanie Mercier of Agricultural Perspectives, and David Beckmann, a World Food Prize laureate. Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber was the facilitator of the event. 

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