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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.

2017 ReSAKSS Annual Conference – A Thriving Agricultural Sector in A Changing Climate: Meeting Malabo Declaration Goals through Climate-Smart Agriculture

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Maputo, Mozambique

October 25 to 27, 2017

  • 8:00 – 6:00 pm (Africa/Maputo)
  • 2:00 – 12:00 pm (US/Eastern)
  • 11:30 – 9:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

The International Food Policy Research Institute, in partnership with the African Union Commission, is convening the 2017 ReSAKSS Annual Conference to promote review and dialogue on the CAADP implementation agenda among policymakers, development partners, researchers, advocacy groups, farmers’ organizations, the private sector, and other key stakeholders from within and outside Africa.