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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.

Online Talks – Bridging Research and Policy Responses to COVID-19

June 12 to 19, 2020

  • 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Europe/Rome)
  • 11:00 – 1:00 pm (US/Eastern)
  • 8:30 – 10:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI is participating in two online talks on bridging research and policy responses to COVID-19. These webinars will bring together academics and policy-makers to synthetize responses on the most relevant topics for the Rome-based food and agriculture Agencies: The future of the value chain, food security, women, youth and vulnerable groups in the post-coronavirus era.

Day 1: June 12, 2020: Value Chain and Rural Development Theme

Day 2: June 19, 2020: Food Security, Women, Youth and Vulnerable Groups