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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.

IFPRI report reveals shocking revelations on climate change and tree status in India (ABP Asmita – ABP News) 

May 23, 2022


ABP Asmita – ABP News (India) published an article with findings from the 2022 Global Food Policy Report. The Report shows India’s food production could fall by 16 percent by 2030 In addition, the number of people suffering from hunger may increase by 23 percent. Global food production will increase by about 60 percent by 2050 compared to 2010 levels in terms of climate change. More than 70 million people worldwide will be at risk of starvation. More than 280 million of them will be from East and South Africa. Meat production in South Asia and West and Central Africa is projected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050. The Report also stated that likely that an increase in temperature will increase the frequency of flood events. 

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