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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.

Committee on World Food Security (CFS 45)

Our Actions Are our Future:  A #ZeroHunger World by 2030 Is Possible

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Viale delle Terme di Caracalla

Rome, Italy

October 15 to 19, 2018

  • 8:00 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Rome)
  • 2:00 – 11:00 am (US/Eastern)
  • 11:30 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI will participate in CFS’s annual Plenary (CFS45) in FAO, Rome.

The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is the foremost inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to work together to ensure food security and nutrition for all. The Committee reports to the UN General Assembly through the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and to FAO Conference.  Using a multi-stakeholder, inclusive approach, CFS develops and endorses policy recommendations and guidance on a wide range of food security and nutrition topics.

IFPRI Participants:

Enriching a Sustainable Food Future (October 15, 2018 — 06:00pm-07:30pm)

  • Jenny Walton, Senior Advisor, Public Private Partnerships, HarvestPlus/IFPRI