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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.

What Works Global Summit 2019

Festa Americana Reforma

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 80, Juárez

Mexico City, Mexico

October 16 to 18, 2019

  • 9:00 – 5:00 pm (America/Mexico_City)
  • 10:00 – 6:00 pm (US/Eastern)
  • 7:30 – 3:30 am (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI is participating in the What Works Global Summit 2019 (WWGS 2019).

WWGS 2019 will explore the evidence for designing, implementing and reviewing effective programmes and policies. It will share the latest evidence on synthesis research, research methods and practice strategies for improving the lives of individuals, families and communities worldwide.

Strengthening Data & Evidence Use in Nutrition Policy: Insights from India (October 16, 2019  5:10pm – 6:10pm)

Context Matters: Insights from Multiple Impact Evaluations of Nutrition Behavior Change Interventions Factors Affecting Reach, Uptake and Impact (October 16, 2019 — 4:00pm – 5:00pm)