Features BrICS Studies: Brazil, India, China and South Africa Emerging economies are quickly becoming a force in the international development arena. Capacity Building in Resource Mobilization Partnership Brochure

Since its creation in 1970, IDRC has always understood that development research is a collaborative venture. The Centre has encouraged partnerships that foster open and equitable participation, and facilitate an easy interaction between research insight and practical application. For IDRC, partnerships have repaid themselves many times over in knowledge creation, new and productive coalitions, and greater credibility.

• Our staff work hand-in-hand with research partners; 
• We undertake joint funding and activities with other donor and research institutions; and,
• We foster and promote collaborative research between Canadian and Southern researchers, and among researchers in the South.

• It works with research partners and networks to strengthen their institutional capacity and financial sustainability;
• It seeks partnerships with other donors that build on comparative strengths and are consistent with IDRC's program goals; and,
• It helps research institutions explore opportunities for new partnerships

• Identify and follow up on partnership opportunities with other organizations;
• Represent IDRC at international meetings;
• Support establishment and maintenance of relationships with donors and other partners;
• Participate in proposal development, negotiations of agreements and financing arrangements.

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