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Research and Resources
African Think Tanks Receive Rare Boost: Long-term Core Funding

Twenty-four African think tanks will benefit from US$30 million in grants to advance independent policy research in Africa.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140498-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC on Tobacco Control
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Read how IDRC-supported research is tackling health, environmental, and economic threats from tobacco production and consumption in developing countries where 70% of the world's smokers live.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140493-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Decentralization: Local Power, Women's Rights

Has decentralization truly given women a stronger voice, more control over resources, or greater access to public services? This video provides some answers.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-139631-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Rural Territorial Dynamics Program 2008 Annual Report
Find out how this IDRC-supported program is working to bring economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability to rural societies in Latin America.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138782-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Feature Articles
Weavers' Association Easing Poverty in Ecuador
An order for Panama hats can trigger a weaving frenzy among the 54 members of Ecuador's Chordeleg Agricultural Craft Centre — an organization bringing security and stability to members' household income.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-138767-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Joining Forces to Find Answers — The International Research Chairs Initiative

Some of the best Canadian and developing-country researchers are working together to tackle important social and scientific challenges, and train a new generation of scientists.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140013-201-1-DO_TOPIC


IDRC Books
TELEHEALTH IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

Read how telecommunication technologies are improving access to health care in some of the remotest regions of the world. 
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-136734-201-1-DO_TOPIC


News
Bruce Jones — Managing Global Insecurity in the Era of Obama

International security expert Bruce Jones speaks on the management of global security and US President Barack Obama's foreign policy at a public lecture on June 5.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140628-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Investing in Innovation: Lessons from Brazil, China, and India
Join IDRC at a panel during the International Economic Forum of the Americas to hear how investment in research, science, and technology can create jobs, improve productivity, and ease hardship for millions of the world's poorest people.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140520-201-1-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

IDRC in the News — May 2009
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140208-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Competitions and Career Opportunities
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

Call for Concept Notes: Food, Health, and Adaptation to Climate Change in East and Southern Africa
CLOSED.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140058-201-1-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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