Thematic websites: International Development Research Centre

Topic Explorer

People

ID: 115442

Added: 2007-09-10 6:57

Modified: 2010-01-19 10:55

Refreshed: 2010-03-14 03:05

Thematic websites

Collections of articles, publications, and multimedia products created to highlight IDRC's work in a particular area.

in_focus collection
The in_focus collection presents research summaries that draw out important lessons, observations, and recommendations to enlighten decision-makers and policy advisors.

Making a World of Difference
Read how IDRC-supported research improves lives. Employee and project profiles reveal how IDRC is making a world of difference.

Collections
Articles and research reports organized by topic or geographic area

Countries in transition
An analysis of why and how IDRC has worked in countries in transition over the past three decades. The Centre shares its experience in eight countries in transition from dictatorship to democratic rule, from centrally planned to market economies, or from war to peace.

Research that matters
How IDRC-supported research is addressing development challenges and making a difference in the lives of people in the South.

Document(s)

Women Gaining Voice — Political Representation and Participation in Decentralized Systems 2008-11
Decentralization has sometimes been presented as a magic bullet for both development and democracy. But does decentralization make government more accessible, accountable, and responsive to women? Open file

Realizing Their Needs — Women’s Access to Public Services in Sector Decentralization 2008-11
Since 2004, 13 research projects have been exploring exactly how decentralization affects women’s access to services, resources, and local power. The findings show that these reforms do not automatically benefit women, and can even put them at a disadvantage. Open file

Research in the Middle East and North Africa — Lebanon's ESDU: Championing research for development 2008-04
An IDRC-funded research project in an isolated, poverty-stricken region in northeastern Lebanon has had farreaching impacts. From introducing a dynamic new research approach for managing natural resources in the Arsaal district, to the creation of Lebanon’s Environment and Sustainable Development Unit, the legacy of that initial project is being carried out by a new generation of researchers. Open file

Research in the Middle East and North Africa — Fez: The e-capital of Morocco 2007-11
The city of Fez has become an award winning model for the effective use of ICTs in public service delivery in Africa. Open file

guest (Read)(Ottawa) Login