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Who we are

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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What we do

Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

Where we work

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Where we work

IFPRI currently has more than 480 employees working in over 70 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

Recognition

IFPRI is proud to have received recognition from the following organizations…

  ° Transparify – 5 Star Rating

  ° INOMICS – 2nd best place for economists to work

  ° Research Papers in Economics – Top Research Institution in Agricultural Development

  ° World Food Prize

          – 2018 prize to IFPRI Alumnus Dr. Lawrence Haddad

          – 2016 prize to HarvestPlus Founder and CEO Dr. Howarth “Howdy” Bouis

          – 2016 prize to IFPRI alumna Dr. Jan Low

          – 2001 prize to then-IFPRI Director General Dr. Per Pinstrup-Andersen