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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.

CGIAR Research and Innovation for a Decade of Action

An official Side Event of the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue

October 22, 2021

  • 9:00 – 10:00 am (America/New_York)
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

In this session, CGIAR aims to highlight the role of research and innovation in achieving sustainable and resilient food systems. Discussions on the current state of agricultural research for development, and then a deeper dive into CGIAR’s portfolio prospectus of new initiatives and how it can help transform food systems will take place. As part of the program, a moderated discussion will also bring together representatives from different stages of research delivery. Each speaker will explore research and innovation priorities across different regions and sectors, and present actionable solutions and opportunities for achieving better nutrition for all.

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