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Who we are

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.

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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What we do

Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

Where we work

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Where we work

IFPRI currently has more than 480 employees working in over 70 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.


Paul Omollo

Assistant to Project Manager

Bio

Paul Omollo is an Assistant to Project Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he organizes and coordinates activities including training activities for the REACTS-IN project which promotes production and consumption of biofortified foods. Prior to joining IFPRI, he worked for several international development organizations such as the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT and Deutsche Welthungerhilfe, among others. He holds a bachelor’s in Horticulture and is currently pursuing his master’s in Environmental Studies in Climate Change & Sustainability. He also holds a certification in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Languages: English and Kiswahili