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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.

Online Talks – Bridging Research and Policy Responses to COVID-19

June 12 to 19, 2020

  • 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Europe/Rome)
  • 11:00 – 1:00 pm (US/Eastern)
  • 8:30 – 10:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI is participating in two online talks on bridging research and policy responses to COVID-19. These webinars will bring together academics and policy-makers to synthetize responses on the most relevant topics for the Rome-based food and agriculture Agencies: The future of the value chain, food security, women, youth and vulnerable groups in the post-coronavirus era.

Day 1: June 12, 2020: Value Chain and Rural Development Theme

Day 2: June 19, 2020: Food Security, Women, Youth and Vulnerable Groups