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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.

UN food and agriculture experts respond to “global food crisis”: focus on the poorest 10% (QQCom) 

April 03, 2020


QQCom reported on food supplies following the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries have decided to tighten exports while at the same time, trade businesses have been crippled by COVID-19. Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division Director Rob Vos said, “It is certain that even if (food) production is stopped now, there is no reason for China to worry about an immediate shortage.”  Republished in ZakerIfeng.com, Sohu.com (Chinese), The Paper (China).

 

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