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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.

Timothy Thomas

Timothy Thomas is a Senior Research Fellow in the Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit. His research focuses on the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity. Tim’s work involves developing innovative methods for simulated climate futures and model coordination between climate, crop, water, energy, and economics.

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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.

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  • In the News

    The rise of drones for farming (Science.org Podcast)

    September 18, 2025

    IFPRI Research Fellow Ben Belton discusses what appears to drive drone use in agriculture and how they might make farming more productive and sustainable.


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    IFPRI and ICAR Convene South Asia Dialogue on Food Policy to Spotlight Priorities for Resilient, Healthy, and Inclusive Food Systems

    September 17, 2025

    The dialogue brought together senior policymakers, researchers, and development partners to reflect on how South Asia can secure resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems amid mounting pressures of climate change, malnutrition, and demographic transitions.


  • In the News

    Intensification or expansion? A new approach to measuring agricultural change (VoxDev)

    September 16, 2025

    Jeffrey Bloem (IFPRI) and Clark Lundberg (San Diego State University) introduce a new method for linking village-level interventions with high-resolution earth observation data.


  • Press Release

    Celebrating 50 Years of Impact and Informing Food Policies Across Africa

    September 03, 2025

    IFPRI marks its 50th anniversary with a special event at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar.


  • Press Release

    Launch of IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report at Africa Food Systems Forum

    September 02, 2025

    IFPRI and AGRA will host a high-level Africa launch of IFPRI’s 2025 GFPR, “Food Policy: Lessons and Priorities for a Changing World,” at AFSF, highlighting linkages to the new CAADP agenda.


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    IFPRI at Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

    August 29, 2025

    IFPRI’s delegation at AFSF 2025—including Director General and senior researchers—will participate in plenary sessions, high-level panels, side and special events as part of the wider CGIAR delegation at AFSF.


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    Food policy: Lessons and priorities for a changing world (VoxDevTalks)

    August 28, 2025

    Johan Swinnen and Purnima Menon were interviewed for this new episode of the VoxDevTalks podcast, where they discuss IFPRI’s landmark 2025 Global Food Policy Report, which reviews 50 years of progress and setbacks in global food systems. 


  • In the News

    Are we facing a decade of record-high food prices? (BBC News Polska)

    August 08, 2025

    A recent media feature by BBC News Polska on global food price trends cites IFPRI’s Rob Vos, who warns “The era of cheap food is over.”


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    In Memoriam: Dr. Uma Lele

    August 06, 2025

    IFPRI mourns the passing of esteemed international agricultural economist and rural development expert Uma Lele.


  • Press Release

    ASEAN and BIMSTEC experts convene in Jakarta for regional policy roundtable on agricultural transformation and market integration

    August 04, 2025

    The event formally launched a new regional initiative, Ensuring Inclusiveness, Sustainability, and Efficiency of Food System Transformation in the ASEAN and BIMSTEC countries.