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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.

Why in a post-COVID world the importance of reviews is even higher (Hello Peter)

December 01, 2020


Hello Peter published an article on the dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on businesses worldwide, from how we do business and with whom we do that business to the state of employment and the economy. News outlets are reporting some devastating numbers about the South African economic landscape due to COVID including an IFPRI scenario that predicts the labor force could see a reduction in 25 to 40% of hours for the foreseeable future as the country works to overcome the impacts of the coronavirus. 

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