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Who we are

With research staff from more than 60 countries, and offices across the globe, IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.

researcher spotlight

Kalyani Raghunathan

Kalyani Raghunathan is Research Fellow in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit, based in New Delhi, India. Her research lies at the intersection of agriculture, gender, social protection, and public health and nutrition, with a specific focus on South Asia and Africa. 

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Where we work

IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 80 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

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Finance and Administration

James Fields

Director of Finance and Administration

Bio

James Fields is the Director of Finance and Administration at IFPRI. In this capacity, he oversees the IFPRI’s annual budget of $150+ million and leads finance and administration across the Institute, which includes the Finance, Computer Services, Travel, and Facilities departments. He has participated in a number of CGIAR meetings and working groups in relation to the current funding and operational changes within CGIAR.

Prior to his current appointment, James served as IFPRI’s Controller for 13 years, during which time he played an instrumental role in successfully launching key financial and administrative initiatives. James also has extensive accounting and management experience, with over 18 years working for a variety of companies in the private sector, including several years with one of the big four accounting firms. James is a Certified Public Accountant and earned his BS in Accounting from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Finance and Administration