Features Tools for Researchers and Teachers Access this "tool kit" of resources on environmental economics. *Video: Making a World of Difference A series of videos that show how IDRC is making a world of difference. IDRC Annual Report 2007-2008 Presents the results of activities undertaken by IDRC from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008. IDRC's strategy and program directions 2005-2010 The drivers underlying IDRC's work, its program structure, and how it is expected to evolve.

IDRC’s operations in Southeast and East Asia are guided by its regional office in Singapore, established in 1971.  The office coordinates the Centre’s operations in 12 countries. In the past 30 years, IDRC has supported more than 2 000 research projects directed and managed by Asian researchers and institutions.

• About Us
  Describes IDRC's work in Southeast and East Asia.

• Major Program Areas
  Describes our broad program focus and sectors of research

• Funding Opportunities
  Advice and assistance for researchers on how to approach IDRC for financial support, and support to those who have already received IDRC funding.

• Projects in Asia
  

• IDRC in Southeast Asia
  

Extension of Photo Contest Announcement 2008-10-07
IDRC ASRO would like to thank all who participated in the recently closed photo competition entitled "Research and Development in Pictures". Due to the overwhelming response we got, we are extending the announcement of winners to October 17, 2008. Please watch out for it.

Information Kit on the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture 2008-09-12
IDRC, the World Health Organization, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have released an information kit to help countries reuse wastewater while ensuring the safety of drinking water.  See here for details.

Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia 2007-08 Annual Report 2008-09-11
See here for details.

"From Singapore to Newfoundland and Return - Doing Business in Asia" Seminar, September 30, 2008 2008-09-09
IDRC-ASRO is proud to host the SIFE (ACE) Memorial Team who will be in Singapore to represent Canada in the "Students in Free Enterprise" World Championships in early October.   Four Singapore alumni of Memorial University Marine Institute, Newfoundland, will be sharing with the students the business environment in Asia and the challenges they face.  See attached program.

Articles in the ASEAN Economic Bulletin, Vol 25, No. 1, April 2008 2008-08-20

• "The Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources in Southeast Asia - Issues and Challenges" by David Glover and Lee Poh Onn
• "Adaptation to Climate Change - Needs & Opportunities in Southeast Asia" by Herminia Francisco

Malaysian journalist wins Science Journalism Award 2008-08-05
Ms. Tan Shiow Chin, a Malaysian journalist, is the recipient of the second 'IDRC–SciDev.Net Science Journalism Award'.  See here for details.

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.

Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia Newsletter 2008-07-15
July Newsletter is now available at http://www.idrc.ca/eepsea/ev-127771-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH SYSTEM IN TIMES OF MACROECONOMIC INSTABILITY
Policy Lessons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries 2008-04-29
This book provides a fresh look at the relationships between macroeconomic policy and health systems reform, presenting new and detailed observations to inform policy choices within the health-care sector worldwide.  See here for details.

IDRC's Corporate CD: 2008 2008-04-29
The IDRC 2008 CD-Rom offers fast and easy access to the wealth of information found on IDRC's website anywhere, anytime. Includes 101 full-text e-books. See here for details.

Community Approaches to Coping with the Traumas of Violent Conflict 2008-04-29
So far, community approaches to coping with trauma have received little attention, but an emerging field has been questioning psychological approaches that examine trauma and the consequences of violent conflict only at an individual level.  See here for details.