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News

IDRC Launches 40^th Anniversary Celebrations in Dakar

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151060-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC Welcomes New Program Directors
IDRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Weston and Susanne Szabo as the Centre’s newest program directors.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151408-201-1-DO_TOPIC

International Development Week 2010 Across Canada
In support of IDW’s 20^th anniversary and activities, IDRC staff recently participated in a number of events at Canadian universities across the country.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151429-201-1-DO_TOPIC

In Memoriam: Ralston Milton ‘Rex’ Nettleford
It is with deep sadness that the International Development Research Centre shares the news of the passing of Rex Nettleford, a founding IDRC Governor, on February 2, 2010 in Washington, DC.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151158-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Events

IDRC/Forum of Federations Event – Renowned economist Vijay Kelkar: The Recent Evolution of Indian Federalism

Monday, March 1, 2010, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151567-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC's Speakers of Renown series
They're brilliant. They're changing the world. And they're giving free lectures.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-150527-201-1-DO_TOPIC

International Women's Day 2010: Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All
On March 9, IDRC's Women's Rights and Citizenship Program is hosting an event to celebrate the International Women's Day.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151114-201-1-DO_TOPIC

The Fifty-Fourth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
IDRC is organizing three events surrounding the 54^th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women March 3, 8, and 10 in New York.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151125-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Africa's New Frontier: Innovation. Technology. Prosperity.
How is Africa overcoming its well-publicized challenges and emerging stronger than ever? Access audio, video, and PowerPoints of the sessions from this dynamic conference that drew some of the continent's brightest minds.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-149084-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Watch or Listen to Past Events at IDRC
IDRC recently hosted public events by three eminent speakers. Listen to recordings of talks by Gebisa Ejeta, Colin Keating, and Mats Berdal.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151307-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Features

Informed Policies
Sound policies foster progress. The starting point: accurate information and engaged communities.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-150683-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Researcher Profile

Reducing pollution in Jakarta slums: Haryanti Koostanto (Indonesia)
Communities and governments join forces to create healthy places and prosperous people.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-147829-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Research and Resources

IDRC and Canadian Universities
Canadian university researchers have much to offer, and much to learn from, other societies the world over.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-150526-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Smallish Foreign Direct Investment, Sluggish Growth: Can MERCOSUR do Better?
GGP One-pager No. 2

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-149527-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC Books

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN PRACTICE
Examples from Natural Resource Management in Asia

Learning strategies that are both innovative and collaborative can lead to sounder rural development. Drawing on research and practical experiences from China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, this book presents and analyzes novel approaches to collaborative learning and communities of practice.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-148667-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Careers and competitions

Community Forestry: Trees and People — John G. Bene Fellowship

Deadline: March 1, 2011

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23378-201-1-DO_TOPIC

2011 Call Announcement from the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund

This competition is now closed. Original call documents are presented for information only.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151057-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards

Deadline: NEXT COMPETITION: April 1, 2011.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23374-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Canadian Window on International Development Awards

Deadline: NEXT COMPETITION: April 1, 2011.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23376-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Eco EID: Ecohealth Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiative: Call for Proposals for Southeast Asia
Eco EID has launched a Call for Proposals for South East Asia. The Call by the International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) Ecosystems to Human Health Program (Ecohealth) and the Global Health Research Initiative (GHRI). Letters of Intent due: August 3, 2010

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151369-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Integrated Research Partnerships for Malaria Control in Africa

This competition is now CLOSED. Original call documents are provided for information only.

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151439-201-1-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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