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News
IDRC and partners pledge US$35 million to bolster think tanks in Latin America and South Asia
Funding to strengthen development policy discussions and contribute to more equitable and prosperous societies
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156399-201-1-DO_TOPIC

"Emerging donors" research highlighted in The Economist
The Economist recently highlighted research funded by IDRC about how emerging economies are becoming important players in international development assistance.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-157187-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC to work with Next Einstein Initiative

IDRC will collaborate with the Next Einstein Initiative as part of a $20 million investment by the Government of Canada in building science and technology capacity in Africa.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156404-201-1-DO_TOPIC

IDRC in the News — Summer 2010
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156095-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Events
Audio and video from IDRC events
Missed a public event at IDRC?  Listen and view the talks online.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-151390-201-1-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

Rethinking evaluation

Development programs are routinely evaluated based on their usefulness and effectiveness. But in a rapidly changing world, how should evaluation methods themselves be judged?
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156138-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Feature articles
Death of millions of livestock in Mongolia provokes action towards better resource management
Rethinking land management techniques to mitigate the effects of weather-related disasters.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-155773-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Innovations in Research
Taking a fresh look at old problems yields greater benefits for communities.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156064-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Project in Haiti to make medical care more efficient through technology

As Haiti works to recover from the devastating January earthquake, information technologies are improving the nation's healthcare system.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156103-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Researcher Profile
Bringing research to farmers' fields in Malawi: Lizzie Shumba (Malawi)

Bigger crops lead to better health with Canadian collaboration.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-147876-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Research and resources
Valuing the Environment: Economics for a Sustainable Future
Environmental economics has much to contribute to decision-making about environmental protection.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-153783-201-1-DO_TOPIC

From research to public office — Interview with Mercedes Aráoz
Peru’s Minister of Finance and the Economy implements the policy advice she once gave to politicians.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-156236-201-1-DO_TOPIC


IDRC Books
TAXATION AND GENDER EQUITY
A Comparative Analysis of Direct and Indirect Taxes in Developing and Developed Countries

This book presents original research on the gender dimensions of personal income taxes, value-added excise and fuel taxes in Argentina, Ghana, India, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. It will be of interest to postgraduates and researchers studying public finance, international economics, development studies, gender studies, and international relations, among other disciplines.
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-154694-201-1-DO_TOPIC


Careers and competitions
IDRC Internship Awards

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

Call for proposal: Good Neighbour Project
Deadline: July 31, 2010
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-155024-201-1-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

Call for proposal 2010: Investment Climate & Business Environment (ICBE) Research Fund

The deadlines for submission of proposals (for the small and intermediate grants) and concept notes (for the large grants) are:

Small Grants: June 30th, 2010 (17:00 GMT)

Intermediate Grants: July 15th, 2010 (17:00 GMT)

Large Grants: August 1st, 2010 (17:00 GMT)

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-155749-201-1-DO_TOPIC

Call for abstracts: The Global Health Research Casebook
Deadline: August 1st, 2010
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-155797-201-1-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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