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March 2009

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Research and Resources
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News
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Research and Resources

Investing in Knowledge: IDRC's support for a generation of researchers pays off
A recent study determined where some of IDRC's alumni are now, and confirmed IDRC’s longstanding contribution to building research capacity in the developing world.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137142-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Mapping Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to climate change
New hazard maps chart Southeast Asia’s hot spots for cyclones, floods, and other climate-related risks.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137064-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Sharing IDRC's evaluation approach

Sarah Earl of IDRC’s Evaluation Unit shares important evaluation lessons with public sector employees at a workshop in Ottawa, Canada.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-135140-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Feature Articles

NOT just another meeting
In this first-person account, IDRC Senior Program Officer Angelica Ospina tells the story of meeting Orlando, a remarkable young Peruvian graphic artist on the frontlines of the battle against HIV/AIDS in his country.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-136937-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Energizing rural development

Researcher Hisham Zerriffi discusses the challenge of bringing electricity to the rural poor and its potential for improving education, health care, and livelihoods.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-136694-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Reality check: Will cellphones really solve Africa’s problems?

The rapid growth of mobile telephony in Africa is encouraging, but whether this technology will hasten the continent’s development remains an open question.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-135108-201-1-DO_TOPIC

News

Canada’s Minister of State for Science and Technology announces first set of IDRC’s International Research Chairs
Leading scientists from Canada and around the globe are pooling their know-how to tackle some of the planet’s toughest problems.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137566-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Upcoming India Lectures at IDRC (Ottawa)
India: Big. Smart. On the move. Are you paying attention?
Find out when distinguished thinkers will be at IDRC to discuss pressing issues facing this rising world power.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137055-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC marks International Women’s Day 2009
As part of global celebrations for International Women’s Day, IDRC partners report at the UN on progress toward making government more accessible, accountable, and responsive to women.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137351-201-1-DO_TOPIC

James Traub — Rethinking America's "Freedom Agenda"
Respected American author and journalist James Traub muses on prospects to promote democracy under the presidency of Barack Obama.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-136939-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Global leaders come together to support telecentre project
An IDRC-supported telecentre project in India was chosen to be the focus of a global learning program.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137347-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC in the News — March 2009

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-136938-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Competitions and Career Opportunities

ECOPOLIS Graduate Research and Design Awards (formerly known as Agropolis)

Deadline: May 15, 2009: CLOSED

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-88111-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Careers
Current job postings, IDRC's Code of Conduct, and salary scales.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-26272-201-1-DO_TOPIC

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