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Research and Resources
Experts Directory

An online resource to help journalists connect with IDRC experts who are available to comment on some of the world's most pressing development challenges.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-134305-201-1-DO_TOPIC

The India Lectures

The series highlights the wealth of eminent thinkers and stimulating ideas emanating from this rising global power.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-129741-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Feature Articles
Problem Tree Gets to the Root of the Matter

Landless for decades, India's Katkari people have been unable to farm the land on which they live. Now, with the help of a social analysis tool, they are beginning to deal with the problem and the challenges it has produced.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138419-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Selling Security to the Poor
Insurance policies targeted to the poor are rare in developing countries. Researchers have now identified the insurance products that do exist and the obstacles to the growth of micro-insurance.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-137570-201-1-DO_TOPIC

A Win-Win Situation: More Research in Partnership with the Developing World

The people and ideas needed to address global challenges can be anywhere. Naser Faruqui, Director of IDRC's Innovation, Policy and Science program, explains how IDRC helps both Canada and the developing world tackle shared challenges.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138513-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Next Generation of Researchers: Awardee Profile
Daemon Fairless — Science Reporting in India

Daemon Fairless used a journalism fellowship with a leading British science magazine to explore India's bold efforts to put mobile phones, the Internet, and the rich information they provide in the hands of millions of villagers.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138748-201-1-DO_TOPIC


IDRC Books
KNOWLEDGE TO POLICY
Making the Most of Development Research

Read how research can contribute to better governance and influence public policy and decision-making.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-135779-201-1-DO_TOPIC


News
Two IDRC Partners Awarded World's Largest Prize for Grassroots Environmentalists
IDRC partners Yuyun Ismawati and Syeda Rizwana Hasan have won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for 2009.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138764-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC Partner Selected as Global Leader
The World Economic Forum has recognized IDRC partner Sanjeev Khagram as a 2009 Young Global Leader.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138743-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC in the News — April 2009
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138682-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Competitions
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

Call for Applications: University for Peace–IDRC Doctoral Research Awards and Full Study PhD Fellowships
Deadline: June 30, 2009: CLOSED. Deadline for 2010 to be determined.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-127388-201-1-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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