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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.

Timothy Thomas

Timothy Thomas is a Senior Research Fellow in the Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit. His research focuses on the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity. Tim’s work involves developing innovative methods for simulated climate futures and model coordination between climate, crop, water, energy, and economics.

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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.

“Corona food crisis? Can’t eat semiconductors” (Naver) 

April 22, 2020


Naver (South Korea) published an article on the stockpiling of food due to labor and trade restrictions. Food is an area where consumption cannot be reduced by rising prices. Therefore, if food production is reduced by only 10%, the price can rise by 30% and 50%. Senior Research Fellow Joe Glauber pointed out that the recent situation “can create a crisis that does not actually exist”. Republished in various media sources including Nate (North Korea), Biz Khan (South Korea), Head Topics (South Korea).  

 


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