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Research and Resources
Can Technology Help Reduce Poverty in Developing Countries?

Nobel laureates Amartya Sen and Michael Spence are among the top development practitioners who will examine how technology can have an impact on human development and poverty at the IDRC-funded Harvard Forum II, September 23-24.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-140355-201-1-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

Why it's Important to Invest in Africa's People — Neil Turok

Africa's shortage of skilled scientists and mathematicians is limiting the continent's potential to lift itself out of poverty, stated Neil Turok during a public presentation at IDRC.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142532-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Feature Articles
Civil Society Must Get Up to Speed on Cyber Security, Watchdog Warns

A Canadian Internet watchdog that recently helped uncover a vast suspected cyber spying network warns that organizations working in international development need to become much better versed in information security.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142823-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Seeking Justice: Women's Police Stations in Latin America

Across Latin America specialized police stations are striving to protect women from domestic violence and increase their access to justice. IDRC-funded research is looking at ways these women’s police stations can overcome the cultural barriers that hinder their effectiveness.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142294-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Next Generation of Researchers: Awardee Profile
Marie-Claude Desjardins — Canada
This young lawyer's research is breaking new ground as she studies how Fair Trade certification at wineries in South Africa, Argentina, and Chile protects both the environment and workers' rights.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-143864-201-1-DO_TOPIC


IDRC Books
IMPLEMENTING THE WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

WIPO's new development agenda presents a real opportunity to revolutionize intellectual property law and policy. This collection of essays offers concrete strategies on how to navigate the complex connections between international governance, intellectual property rights, and development.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-139311-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC Book Wins Coveted Food Writers' Prize
The Future Control of Food editors Geoff Tansey and Tasmin Rajotte have won the Derek Cooper Award for Campaigning and Investigative Food Writing.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142344-201-1-DO_TOPIC


News
New Canada-Australia Research Partnership in Southeast Asia for the Prevention of Emerging Diseases
A new collaboration between IDRC, the Canadian International Development Agency, and the Australian Agency for International Development will examine how new diseases emerge in Southeast Asia and identify what can be done to prevent their spread among vulnerable populations.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-144236-201-1-DO_TOPIC

New Season of Lectures Begins in September
IDRC kicks off its latest round of public talks with sociologist Barbara Ibrahim, African peace and conflict expert Adekeye Adebajo, and Indian policymaker Satyanarayan Pitroda.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-143859-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Former IDRC Research Partner Wins 2009 World Food Prize

Ethiopian agronomist Gebisa Ejeta’s efforts to protect an important food crop have netted him the 2009 World Food Prize.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142367-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC in the News — Summer 2009
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-143862-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Competitions and Career Opportunities
Open HIV Call for Letters of Intent
HIV/AIDS Prevention Trials Capacity Building Grants Phase II: call for letters of intent
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142151-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC Internship Awards

Deadline: September 12, 2010: CLOSED.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84370-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Application Form: Increasing African participation in adaptation events
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-144130-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Request for proposals — Strengthening the Economic Dimension of Focus Cities Research Initiative in Asia and Africa
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-142582-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Call for Expressions of Interest: Think Tank Initiative
The Think Tank Initiative invites applications from eligible organizations in Latin America and South Asia.
Deadline: September 28, 2009
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-143085-201-1-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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