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Who we are

IFPRI in Africa provides on-the-ground support for local research, capacity building, and partnerships to reduce poverty and end malnutrition across the continent.

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What we do

We conduct evidence-based research on agriculture, food security, nutrition, gender, markets, and climate resilience—tailored to African contexts.

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Where we work

We share research findings with key stakeholders through policy dialogues, public events, workshops, publications, and blogs.

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. The IFPRI Africa team brings together diverse skills and extensive experience in research, capacity building, and program implementation across the region.

IFPRI Africa Regional Office

Fousseini Traoré

Senior Research Fellow

Pierre Mamboundou

Associate Research Fellow

Ampa Dogui Diatta

Research Analyst

Sokhna Sall Seck

Communications Specialist

Talla Fall

Research Analyst

Loty Diop

Senior Research Analyst

John Diatta

Receptionist/ Administrative Coordinator

Aissata Wane

Manager of Administration & Corporate Services

Aminata Diop

Senior Finance Specialist

Insa Diop

Research Analyst

Alimatou Diop

HR & Admin Officer

Ibrahima Dia

Accountant

Aboubacar Hema

Research Analyst

Abdourahmane Sy

Research Analyst

Mariama Touré

Senior Research Analyst

Bassirou Niang

Senior Information Technology Professional

Rock Zagré

Senior Research Analyst

Seydou Tandjigora

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Kevin Yongongo

Finance Officer

John M. Ulimwengu

Senior Research Fellow

Other IFPRI Offices in Africa

To see experts from other IFPRI offices in Africa, please visit team pages on IFPRI EgyptIFPRI EthiopiaIFPRI GhanaIFPRI KenyaIFPRI MalawiIFPRI NigeriaIFPRI Rwanda, and IFPRI Sudan.