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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.

Eradicate corona worldwide? ‘More money for development cooperation’ (MSN Lifestyle)

November 05, 2020


MSN Lifestyle (Belgium) published an article stating that over the past six months, millions of people have become malnourished because of their job losses. “We are 20 to 25 years back in time.” In countries such as India, Brazil, or South Africa, no work means no or bad food. And it is precisely due to malnutrition that the virus can spread more quickly. IFPRI research tackled what can be done about malnutrition. In the IFPRI blogpost Fiscal and monetary responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: Some thoughts for developing countries and the international community, IFPRI suggests the fastest and scientifically proven most effective solution is to give people money to buy food. Under normal circumstances, they will be independent again between four and six months. 

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