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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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Putin’s 45 food export restrictions… “Affecting domestic prices” (News Quest) 

June 20, 2022


News Quest (Korea) published an article that states 45 out of a total of 57 export restriction cases occurred after the Ukrainian War with hikes of 45 percent for grain, 30 percent for oil, and an 80 percent fertilizer price hike. “We need to build a food supply chain.” According to IFPRI on the 9th, 20 countries, including India, Malaysia, Argentina, Ghana, Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Pakistan, have practically banned food exports. Republished in Sisa Journal. 

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