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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.

COVID-19 and its impact on Ethiopia’s agri-food system, food security, and nutrition

Co-Organized by IFPRI, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) Training Centre, Policy Studies Institute (PSI), and International Growth Centre (IGC)

May 14, 2020

  • 4:00 – 5:15 pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa)
  • 9:00 – 10:15 am (US/Eastern)
  • 6:30 – 7:45 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

The COVID-19 crisis is creating havoc globally. Ethiopia is affected as well. While the number of COVID-19 cases is still rather low, the Government of Ethiopia has taken several measures to reduce the possible spread of the virus. However, it is yet unclear what the impact is of these measures and of the international economic slow-down in Ethiopia.

During the webinar, recent research carried out in Ethiopia will be presented, and participants will have the opportunity to interact and send questions. We invite interested researchers, policy makers, programmatic decision makers, and other stakeholders to attend this virtual event.