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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.

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Samuel Benin

Samuel Benin is the Acting Director for Africa in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit. He conducts research on national strategies and public investment for accelerating food systems transformation in Africa and provides analytical support to the African Union’s CAADP Biennial Review.

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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.

CGIAR Research and Innovation for a Decade of Action

An official Side Event of the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue

October 22, 2021

  • 9:00 – 10:00 am (America/New_York)
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

In this session, CGIAR aims to highlight the role of research and innovation in achieving sustainable and resilient food systems. Discussions on the current state of agricultural research for development, and then a deeper dive into CGIAR’s portfolio prospectus of new initiatives and how it can help transform food systems will take place. As part of the program, a moderated discussion will also bring together representatives from different stages of research delivery. Each speaker will explore research and innovation priorities across different regions and sectors, and present actionable solutions and opportunities for achieving better nutrition for all.

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