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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.

View: Russia can play an even greater role in alleviating food security issues (Economic Times) 

October 24, 2022


The Economic Times (India) published a commentary stating that there is enough food produced globally to feed the world’s entire population. The problem lies in its supply and fair distribution. According to IFPRI, various restrictions affect about 17 percent of total calories traded in the world. Among others, there have been trade or supply chain restrictions on grain from Russia and Ukraine, palm oil from Indonesia, and beef from Argentina.  


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