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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.

Emily Schmidt

Emily Schmidt is a Senior Research Fellow in the Development Strategies and Governance Unit. Her most recent research explores household livelihood strategies in Papua New Guinea, including linkages between agriculture, poverty, and nutrition outcomes among rural smallholder farmers.

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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 600 employees working in over 80 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.


Md. Aminul Karim

Research Analyst

Bio

Md. Aminul Karim is a Research Analyst in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit, working on climate change and agriculture. Prior to joining IFPRI in 2023, Aminul worked at 3ie, the Community Development Center (CODEC), and Innovision Consulting. He has extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative methods as well as in designing and executing development projects related to rural livelihoods, education, disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and climate change. His research interests include poverty, rural livelihoods, social protection, and public policy. Aminul received his MA in Economics from the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).