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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.

Unit

Director General’s Office (DGO)

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The Director General’s Office (DGO) coordinates a variety of institutional, programmatic, and management activities for IFPRI, including capacity strengthening, impact assessment, institutional and donor relations, and partnerships and business development. DGO also manages several IFPRI-wide efforts, such as development of the Institute’s strategy, coordination of the annual flagship Global Food Policy Report, and leadership of the Compact 2025 initiative.


Our experts

Johan Swinnen

Director General, IFPRI, Director
General's Office (DGO)

Joseph Glauber

Research Fellow Emeritus , Director
General's Office (DGO)

Mark Rosegrant

Research Fellow Emeritus, Director
General's Office (DGO)

Jenna Fogle

Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Senior Program Manager, Director
General's Office (DGO)

Sivan Yosef

Manager, Strategic Outreach and Impact, Director
General's Office (DGO)

Teunis van Rheenen

Director, Business Development and External Relations, Director
General's Office (DGO)