Khalid Siddig
Senior Research Fellow, Development Strategies and Governance Unit, IFPRI
Khalid Siddig is a Senior research agricultural economist and program leader with extensive experience in applied economic policy analysis, economy-wide modeling, and agrifood systems research in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Leads multidisciplinary research programs delivering policy-relevant evidence on markets, trade, food security, and macroeconomic shocks. Proven record of research leadership, postgraduate supervision, competitive fundraising, and sustained publication across peer-reviewed journals, books, policy series, and institutional research outputs. Extensive experience engaging governments, donors, and international organizations through evidence-based policy dialogue.
Recent work by Khalid Siddig
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Can digital cash transfers serve those in active conflict zones?
Digital cash transfers can be delivered even in active conflict settings like Sudan and can significantly protect vulnerable households – especially in the most insecure areas – from worsening food insecurity, though their impacts vary by context and...
Published 10.02.26