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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.

1818 Society Discussion of IFPRI’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report

Co-Organized by The 1818 Society World Bank Group Alumni and IFPRI

May 3, 2021

  • 11:00 – 12:30 pm (America/New_York)
  • 5:00 – 6:30 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 8:30 – 10:00 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

The flagship IFPRI report presents the impact of Covid-19 on food and agriculture around the world, along with government responses. Covid-19 has had a negative impact on food systems, and government policy responses have often not been helpful.  Recommendations to do better, to have a better impact on agriculture, nutrition, social protection, and natural resources are provided.

Welcome

  • Kevin Cleaver, Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group, The 1818 Society

Report Overview

  • Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI  
  • John McDermott, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), IFPRI 

Rapid Fire Presentations 

  • Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, and Theme Leader, Governance, IFPRI 
  • Neha Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI 
  • Samuel Benin, Deputy Division Director, Africa Regional Office, IFPRI 

Q&A with Audience

  • Kevin Cleaver, Agriculture and Rural Development Thematic Group, The 1818 Society