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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.

SUN Global Gathering 2019

Hotel Yak & Yeti

Kathmandu, Nepal

November 4 to 7, 2019

  • 8:30 – 5:00 pm (Asia/Kathmandu)
  • 9:45 – 6:15 am (US/Eastern)
  • 8:15 – 4:45 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI is participating in the SUN Global Gathering, which brings together all SUN Government Focal Points and representatives of their partners from civil society, donor, United Nations agencies, private sector partners, academia, media, parliamentarians and others.

It is the flagship event of the SUN Movement and an important moment where members take stock of progress and challenges, share their innovations and learn what is helping to reduce malnutrition across all SUN Countries. It is a moment for every actor to be energized and encouraged through sharing, learning and finding ways to take their fight against malnutrition to the next level.

IFPRI Speaker:

“How to Accelerate Progress in Nutrition: A Stunting Deep Dive”