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IDRC launches new website 2010-12-01

Reflecting on 20 years of the Human Development Report 2010-11

Launch of online database of research accountability tools 2010-11
The One World Trust, with support from the International Development Research Centre, has created an interactive, online database of tools to help organisations conducting policy relevant research become more accountable.

Prestigious recognition for argan cooperative research 2010-11
Former IDRC grantee Zoubida Charrouf received Morocco’s Grand Prize for Invention and Research in Science and Technology.

Lessons from the field: IDRC’s second Annual Public Meeting 2010-11
IDRC’s second Annual Public Meeting presented an overview of the Centre’s operations and its contributions to developing countries, while highlighting IDRC’s 40^th anniversary.

A new look for idrc.ca 2010-10
IDRC will soon launch a new website and its features, appearance, and navigation were all designed with you in mind.

Experts focus on Canada's research to solve Palestinian refugee issue 2010-10
IDRC hosted a unique gathering in late September to discuss Canada’s contribution to the Palestinian refugee issue as part of the multilateral peace process.

New regional director in Singapore 2010-10
IDRC is pleased to announce that Rosalia Sciortino has been appointed as the new director for its regional office for Southeast and East Asia.

Climate change funding to support adaptation research 2010-10-06
The International Development Research Centre will receive $10 million to strengthen climate change adaptation research centres in Africa.

Request for Proposals: Canadian scientists invited to contribute to global health 2010-09
Grand Challenges Canada has launched a new grants program that will be a call to action for emerging Canadian scientists to make their contribution to global health.

Canadian agricultural economists award IDRC staff member 2010-08
IDRC’s Merle Faminow was recently elected Fellow of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society

New regional directors in Nairobi and Cairo 2010-08
IDRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Carter and Aboudou Karim Adjibade as regional office directors.

New poverty index stirs wide interest 2010-08
The IDRC-supported Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative launched a new tool last month that provides new ways of understanding poverty around the world.

IDRC contributes to West African TV series 2010-07
IDRC is participating in “La caravane de l’intégration,” a television series showcasing results and impacts of IDRC research activities in West Africa

IDRC to work with Next Einstein Initiative 2010-07
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.

"Emerging donors" research highlighted in The Economist 2010-07
The Economist recently highlighted research funded by IDRC about how emerging economies are becoming important players in international development assistance.

Surveying climate change expectations 2010-06
Read the results of an IDRC-funded survey of experts on the Copenhagen UN climate change conference (COP15).

Renewed focus on agriculture and the environment for IDRC 2010-06
IDRC is pleased to announce its new research emphasis on Agriculture and Environment. One of the Centre’s four themes for its programming in 2010-2015.

Former IDRC award holders: IDRC wants to hear from you! 2010-05

IDRC to help implement major new drive to tackle global health challenges 2010-05
IDRC is the Government of Canada’s lead for its new $225 million Development Innovation Fund.

Happy 40th IDRC! 2010-05
On May 13, 1970, the International Development Research Centre Act received royal assent, passing unanimously through Canada’s Parliament.

New honour, appointment for two IDRC governors 2010-04-29
Andy Knight has been awarded the 2010 Harry Jerome Trailblazer award, and Denis Desautels has been appointed Chair of the Accounting Standards Oversight Council.

Former IDRC recipient awarded world’s largest prize for environmentalists 2010-04-22
Humberto Ríos Labrada has won the prestigious Goldman Global Environmental Prize for 2010.

G20 report advises governments on summit agenda and issues 2010-04-22

IDRC congratulates Clotilde Fonseca on becoming Minister of Science and Technology 2010-04
Clotilde Fonseca has recently been appointed Minister of Science and Technology in the government of the newly elected president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla.

IDRC grantee recognized for floodplain management efforts 2010-03

IDRC historians explore development questions in documentary series 2010-03

In Memoriam: Ralston Milton ‘Rex’ Nettleford 2010-02-12
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.

IDRC Welcomes New Program Directors 2010-02
IDRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Weston and Susanne Szabo as the Centre’s newest program directors.

International Development Week 2010 Across Canada 2010-02
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.

Watch or Listen to Past Events at IDRC 2010-02
IDRC recently hosted public events by three eminent speakers. Listen to recordings of talks by Gebisa Ejeta, Colin Keating, and Mats Berdal.

IDRC Celebrates 40 Years of Innovating for Development 2010-01
Throughout the year, IDRC will mark this milestone by highlighting the contributions that our staff and research partners have made over the past four decades. 

Follow IDRC 2010
Be the first to find out about upcoming IDRC events, new books and videos, and news from IDRC-supported research.

Nigeria's Minister of Health Visits IDRC 2010
IDRC welcomed Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, Minister of Health of the Republic of Nigeria, on December 3,  2009.

Former IDRC Partner Awarded Nobel Prize for Economics 2009-11
Elinor Ostrom was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her groundbreaking research on managing collective resources, or “the commons,” such as pastureland, water systems, fish stocks, and air.

IDRC Partner Gilles Bibeau Wins Québec's Most Prestigious Scientific Prize 2009-11
Anthropologist and long-time IDRC partner Gilles Bibeau was honoured with the Prix du Québec, the province’s most prestigious scientific award.

Outstanding in Their Fields: IDRC Partners Winning Awards 2009-11
Innovative. Dedicated. Hardworking. Inspiring. These are some of the words that best describe IDRC’s award-winning research partners and their work.

Renowned Latin American Communications Scholar and Former IDRC Staff Honoured 2009-11
Luis Ramiro Beltrán has been awarded the Andrés de Santa Cruz medal from the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés in Bolivia and the Félix Restrepo medal of merit from Javeriana University in Colombia.

Partners’ Success in Fight Against Malaria in Latin America Recognized 2009-11
Two IDRC research partners have been named 2009 Malaria Champions of the Americas by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

IDRC and IFAD Join Forces to Boost Food Security 2009-11
IDRC and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have joined forces to explore how information technologies can boost food production and rural business opportunities in developing countries.

Water Warriors: IDRC Partner Agua Sustentable's Efforts Recognized 2009-11
Agua Sustentable has won a 2009 Latin American and the Caribbean Water Award in recognition of its innovative approach to the development of appropriate water management policies.

Government of Canada Announces New International Food Security Research Fund 2009-10-16
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Canada's Minister of International Cooperation, announced a new Canadian International Food Security Research Fund on October 16. This CA$62 million fund, a joint initiative between IDRC and the Canadian International Development Agency, will support research partnerships between Canadian and developing-country organizations.

Food Security 2009
For nearly 40 years, IDRC has supported researchers from the developing world in their search to grow food and feed their cities and rural communities. Learn how IDRC is turning research into action.

Boosting Child Vaccination Rates in Developing Countries 2009-10
Immunization can and does save lives, contributing to reducing child mortality rates. But some childen in developing countries are not receiving vaccines.  Results of a multi-country research project explain why.

Tackling Poverty 2009-10
IDRC and its developing-country partners and researchers are collaborating on innovative solutions to some of the core causes of poverty. Here are a few examples how IDRC addresses poverty

IDRC's Annual Public Meeting 2009-09
Join us at IDRC's first Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, where members of the IDRC Board of Governors will present IDRC's work and answer questions.

Watch IDRC Videos on YouTube 2009-08
IDRC's YouTube channel presents videos that show how IDRC-supported research is making a difference in people's lives around the world.

New Canada-Australia Research Partnership in Southeast Asia for the Prevention of Emerging Diseases 2009-08
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.

IDRC Book Wins Coveted Food Writers' Prize 2009-07
The Future Control of Food editors Geoff Tansey and Tasmin Rajotte have won the Derek Cooper Award for Campaigning and Investigative Food Writing.

Former IDRC Research Partner Wins 2009 World Food Prize 2009-07
Ethiopian agronomist Gebisa Ejeta’s efforts to protect an important food crop have netted him the 2009 World Food Prize.

Why it's Important to Invest in Africa's People — Neil Turok 2009-07
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.

Moroccan Argan Oil First African Product to Receive Special Status 2009-06
Argan oil from Morocco is now officially recognized as a unique, high-quality product thanks to the efforts of an IDRC-supported researcher.

Managing Global Insecurity in the Era of Obama 2009-06
Respected researcher and diplomat Bruce Jones discusses prospects for improved international cooperation under the leadership of US President Barack Obama.

IDRC Awardee Wins Prestigious Honour 2009-06
Former IDRC Doctoral Research Award recipient Jennifer Ball has been awarded the 2009 Forster Medal, the University of Guelph’s most prestigious award for graduate students.

The Commonwealth is Moving With the Times 2009-06
Kamalesh Sharma on the historic contributions of the Commonwealth Secretariat, and its future role on a rapidly evolving world stage.

African Think Tanks Receive Rare Boost: Long-term Core Funding 2009-05
Twenty-four African think tanks will benefit from US$30 million in grants to advance independent policy research in Africa.

In Memoriam: Dr C. Fred Bentley 2009-04
IDRC staff was saddened to hear of the passing of a member of its inaugural Board of Governors, Dr C. Fred Bentley, who died on April 12 at the age of 94.

IDRC Partner Selected as Global Leader 2009-04
The World Economic Forum has recognized IDRC partner Sanjeev Khagram as a 2009 Young Global Leader.

Two IDRC Partners Awarded World's Largest Prize for Grassroots Environmentalists 2009-04
IDRC partners Yuyun Ismawati and Syeda Rizwana Hasan have won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for 2009.

Mapping Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to climate change 2009-03
New hazard maps chart Southeast Asia’s hot spots for cyclones, floods, and other climate-related risks.

Global leaders come together to support telecentre project 2009-03
An IDRC-supported telecentre project in India was chosen to be the focus of a global learning program.

IDRC marks International Women’s Day 2009 2009-03
As part of global celebrations for International Women’s Day, IDRC partners report at the UN on progress toward making government more accessible, accountable, and responsive to women.

Canada’s Minister of State for Science and Technology announces first set of IDRC’s International Research Chairs 2009-03
Leading scientists from Canada and around the globe are pooling their know-how to tackle some of the planet’s toughest problems.

IDRC congratulates Clotilde Fonseca, recognized as
"A leader making a difference" 2009-02
IDRC partner Clotilde Fonseca was honoured for leadership in advancing education technologies during the presidential inaugural festivities for Barack Obama in Washington DC.

Distinguished international diplomat Mokhtar Lamani on the future of Iraq 2009-02
The former ambassador to Iraq for the Arab League discusses the country’s deep divisions during a public talk at IDRC.

Challenging the myth: A new vision for Canada in the world 2009-02
The results of a national consultation process show that Canadians have cast aside the idea of Canada as the world’s peacekeeper. Instead they are calling for a new role on the world stage.

Scam Alert! 2009-01-21
Be aware: a company purporting to be based in Sherman, Texas and calling itself the International Development Research Center and using the acronym I.D.R.C. is not Canada's International Development Research Centre.

IDRC through the eyes of others 2009-02
A new survey takes the pulse of IDRC’s partners and reveals how they see us.

Winner of the "Food Oscars" 2008-12
Geoff Tansey, whose recent book on food systems was co-published by IDRC, wins a coveted award for his public education work on sustainable food sources.

IDRC Congratulates John Atta Mills, Ghana's New President 2009-01
John Atta Mills, Ghana’s newly elected president, is a former IDRC fellowship recipient who played an important role in educating Canadians about Africa’s development challenges.

Upcoming Events at IDRC (Ottawa) in February 2009-01
Find out when acclaimed international development thinkers will be speaking at IDRC’s head office in February.

Researchers Overcome Barriers to Vaccinating Children 2009
A Canadian initiative is helping researchers from Canada and around the world work together to identify and overcome barriers to childhood immunization in developing countries.

Inaugural ASEAN-Canada Forum Sparks Important Discussions 2008-12
Both Canada and Southeast Asian nations navigate the international arena in the shadow of their economic giant neighbours – the United States and China. At an IDRC-supported forum, participants from both regions shared and debated their economic experiences.

Research and Development in Pictures 2008-11
IDRC's regional office for Southeast and East Asia celebrated the power of photography this fall with a photo competition, and the results are in.

Lacor Hospital: An African Success Story 2008-11
IDRC and the Lucille Teasdale & Piero Corti Foundation launched a photo exhibit that depicts the life-long devotion of two incredible doctors and local practitioners in providing much needed medical services to northern Uganda. Watch a slideshow inspired by the exhibit.

New Vice-President Appointed at IDRC 2008-10
Lauchlan T. Munro has been named IDRC’s Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Regional Management.

IDRC Partner Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2008-10
Peacebroker Martti Ahtisaari has been awarded the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize.

Science Journalists are Mexico-bound 2008-10
The World Federation of Science Journalists announces the winners of its Ecohealth competition.

IDRC Partner to Lead Global Environmental Network 2008-10
Indian environmentalist Ashok Khosla has been elected president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

New Directors at IDRC 2008-09
IDRC welcomes new directors for its West and Central Africa Office, and its Innovation, Policy and Science Program Area.

Malaysian Journalist Wins Science Journalism Award 2008-08
Malaysia's Shiow Chin Tan will hone her skills as a science journalist thanks to an award from IDRC and SciDev.Net.

Antigua and Barbuda Modernizes Its Customs Operations 2008-08
For the small Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, a new customs management system means more revenues and fewer delays at the border.

Urban Agriculture Project Wins Canadian Urban Design Award 2008-08
An innovative urban agriculture project led by McGill University’s Minimum Cost Housing Group — an IDRC partner — has been honoured with a National Urban Design Award.

New Director for IDRC's West and Central Africa Office 2008-08
Kathryn Touré will be appointed Regional Director for IDRC's West and Central Africa Office, in Dakar, Senegal. She will replace Gilles Forget who is retiring after 25 years with the Centre.

Canadian Member of Parliament Visits IDRC’s Regional Office for Southeast and East Asia 2008-08
Deepak Obhrai, Canada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of International Cooperation, visited IDRC's office in Singapore on July 25.

Gilles Forget, Regional Director of IDRC's West and Central Africa Office Retires 2008-07
Forget is ending his career in international development after 25 years with IDRC.

IDRC Strengthens Relations with French Institute 2008-06
IDRC is pleased to announce a more robust phase in its collaboration with France’s Institut de recherche pour le développement.

Maureen O'Neil Honoured by the University of Ottawa 2008-06
IDRC's President received an honourary social sciences doctorate degree from the University of Ottawa on June 7.

Maureen O'Neil to Head Canadian Health Services Research Foundation 2008-05
IDRC's outgoing President, Maureen O'Neil, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation.

Thought for Food — Research is Key in Tackling the Global Food Crisis 2008-05
Agriculture experts stress the importance of agricultural research in tackling the global food crisis.

Regional Network to Promote Latin American Rural Development 2008-05
Political leaders in 10 Latin American countries are teaming up with researchers to find ways to reduce poverty, create healthier economies, improve social inclusion, and introduce environmentally-sustainable practices in rural communities.

Free to Express Himself 2008-05
BBC reporter Alan Johnston was kidnapped at gunpoint in Gaza City and lived to tell the tale. During an event to mark World Press Freedom Day, Johnston shared the details of his experience.

Former IDRC Vice-President Receives High Honour from India 2008-05
Canadian biochemist Joseph H. Hulse, a former vice-president of IDRC, has received the Padma Shri award, one of India’s highest civilian honours for distinguished service and excellence.

Canadian Honoured in Senegal 2008-04
Gilles Forget, IDRC's regional director for West and Central Africa, has been named Officer of the Order of Merit of Senegal.

Acknowledging Excellence: IDRC Partners Win Awards 2008-04

In Memoriam: Winnie Makumbi 2008-03
It is with great sadness that the staff of IDRC convey their condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Winnie Makumbi upon her sudden death on March 4, 2008.

IDRC Hosts Afghan Women Parliamentarians 2008-03
On March 7, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, IDRC, with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, hosted a discussion with a group of Afghan women parliamentarians.

New President of IDRC Appointed 2008-02-20
IDRC welcomes the appointment of David M. Malone as President. Mr Malone's appointment takes effect July 1. He replaces Maureen O’Neil who is stepping down after leading IDRC since 1997. The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the official announcement on February 20.  Read the press release on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade website.

Fighting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa with Information 2008-02
For the first time, information and communication technologies are being used in the efforts to eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.

Two IDRC Partners Named Top Achievers 2008-01
IDRC congratulates Computers for Schools Kenya and AfriSPA for winning 2007 African ICT Achievers Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that have made a difference to the information and communication technology industry in Africa.

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