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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.
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.
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 to Lead Global Environmental Network 2008-10
Indian environmentalist Ashok Khosla has been elected president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Science Journalists are Mexico-bound 2008-10
The World Federation of Science Journalists announces the winners of its Ecohealth competition.
IDRC Partner Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2008-10
Peacebroker Martti Ahtisaari has been awarded the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Memoriam: Dr C. Fred Bentley 2009-04
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IDRC Governor to Helm New Centre Fighting Mass Atrocities 2008-02
IDRC governor Andrew Knight has been named executive director of the new Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect.
International Development Week 2008 2008-01
Organized by the Canadian International Development Agency, the 18th annual International Development Week runs February 3–9, under the theme For a Better World.
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.
Anthropology's Role in International Development 2008-01
Professor David Mosse of the University of London (UK) delivered the 15th annual David Hopper Lecture, exploring the link between anthropology and international development and the critical role he believes anthropologists can play in these efforts.
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.
Barbara McDougall Named Chair of IDRC's Board 2007-12
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced the appointment of the Honourable Barbara J. McDougall as Chair of IDRC's Board of Governors.
World AIDS Day 2007 — December 1 2007-12
World AIDS Day is a time to remember the millions of people around the world whose lives have been, and continue to be, affected by HIV/AIDS. Learn about IDRC's work with HIV/AIDS.
UN appoints IDRC Board Member to Environment Post 2007-11
IDRC Governor Angela Cropper has been appointed as the Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director for the United Nations Environment Programme.
Alert 2007-12
The International Development Research Centre, Canada (IDRC Canada) has learned of messages circulating on the Web listing job openings with the International Centre for Development Research. USA (ICDR USA). IDRC Canada cannot confirm the legitimacy of such job postings or of ICDR USA.
IDRC Climate Change Experts Contribute to Nobel Peace Prize-winning Report 2007-10
IDRC congratulates the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on being awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, and is proud to be associated with some of its contributors.
"The Other Half" of Global Hunger and Poverty 2007-10
IDRC partner, the International Food Policy Research Institute, tackled issues of poverty and hunger at an international conference in Beijing.
Haiti, Organization of American States, and IDRC Connect to Talk e-government 2007-10
IDRC is exploring support for a pilot e-governance project with the Government of Haiti after recent meetings in Ottawa.
Gordon Smith Steps Down as Chairman of IDRC’s Board of Governors 2007-09
"Under his leadership, the Centre has evolved immensely," said IDRC President Maureen O’Neil. "I know that I speak for everyone at IDRC when I say that he will be missed."
Acknowledging Excellence: IDRC Partners Win Awards 2008-04
Indian Entrepreneurs Selected for Rural Innovation Funding 2007-08
IDRC and Microsoft India have selected five companies to receive funding through the Rural Innovation Fund, launched last September to help rural communities in India reap the benefits of technology.
Civic Engagement Raised During State Visit 2007-08
IDRC’s President, Maureen O’Neil was part of a delegation of Canadians who accompanied Canada’s Governor General Michaëlle Jean on her State visit to Brazil from July 6–15.
In Memoriam: Luis Alberto Navarro 2007-08
It is with great sadness that IDRC shares the news of the passing of our colleague and friend Luis Alberto Navarro on July 12, in Chile.
The Importance of Competition Policy Discussed at IDRC-sponsored Panel 2007-07
Led by Maureen O’Neil, President of IDRC, a panel of experts discussed this issue from various angles during the IDRC-sponsored event, Competition Policy at the Service of Development, at the Conférence de Montréal held on June 20. Listen to an audio file of the discussion.
IDRC Urban Agriculture Project Cited in Canadian Senate as Model for Sustainable Development 2007-07
On May 8, Senator Donald H. Oliver praised the IDRC publication, Growing Better Cities: Urban Agriculture for Sustainable Development, in remarks to the Senate on the important role governments at the local, provincial, and national levels have to play in implementing sustainable development policies.
Cape Town Book Fair 2007-07
IDRC Senior Communications Advisor Maria Brunelli was in Cape Town, South Africa, June 16-19 representing the Centre at the second annual Cape Town Book Fair. She recorded her impressions.
IDRC Hosts Canadian and Vietnamese Policy-Makers 2007-07
High-level delegates from Canada and Vietnam met in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss economics, trade, and the work of long-time IDRC partner, the Vietnam Economic Research Network, at a meeting hosted by the Centre.
The Economics of Opium 2007-07
David Mansfield and Dr. William Byrd, leading experts on the narcotics economy of Afghanistan, discussed the impacts of the illicit cultivation of poppy on the reconstruction of Afghanistan and outlined policy options during a public dialogue. Listen to the audio file.
Canadian Journalism Foundation Recognizes Allan Thompson and the Rwanda Initiative 2007-07
The Canadian Journalism Foundation has awarded Allan Thompson a special Humanitarian Award in recognition of his contribution to journalism through the Rwanda Initiative.
Howard Alper to Chair Science, Technology and Innovation Council 2007-07
Howard Alper, Visiting Executive at IDRC, has been appointed Chair of the Government of Canada’s newly created Science, Technology and Innovation Council.
IDRC at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2007-06
IDRC joined dozens of other knowledge-based organizations from all over the world at the 76th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest annual academic gathering in Canada.
Kenya Rolls Out Communications Advances 2007-06
Many more Kenyans are set to reap the potentially life-changing benefits of the information age, thanks in part to an IDRC-supported project that has universal access as its goal.
IDRC-Supported e-Government Project Wins Regional and International Awards 2007-06
The Moroccan e-Government project « e-Fès » has been awarded both a Technology in Government in Africa award and an international United Nations Public Service Award.
IDRC Partner Wins Women of the Earth Award 2007-05
Amanda Vincent, co-founder and director of Project Seahorse International, has been awarded first prize in the Canadian edition of the 2007 Yves Rocher Foundation Women of the Earth Awards for her achievements in the field of marine conservation.
IDRC History Project: Send Us Your Memories 2007-05
Professors Ron Harpelle of Lakehead University and Bruce Muirhead of the University of Waterloo, the authors compiling a history of IDRC, are asking for short recollections of IDRC.
Rory Stewart Talks About the Current Situation in Afghanistan 2007-04-04
Rory Stewart, former British diplomat and author of The Places in Between, visited IDRC's head office on April 3 to talk about Afghanistan, its past, its present, and its future. Listen to the podcast.
In Memoriam: Fred Johnson 2007-04
IDRC was saddened to learn of the death of Fred Johnson, former executive director of the International Model Forest Network Secretariat.
IDRC at the Fifty-first Session of the Commission on the Status of Women 2007-03
IDRC hosted two panels at the fifty-first session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York March 1–2 2007.
Telling IDRC's Story 2007-03
Historians Dr. Ron Harpelle of Lakehead University and Dr. Bruce Muirhead of the University of Waterloo have been commissioned to write a book-length intellectual history of IDRC, and to produce related materials including a Website. Read their interview with IDRC Bulletin for a progress report.
In Memoriam: Daniel Chudnovsky 2007-01
IDRC was saddened to learn of the sudden death of one of its longtime research partners, Argentinian economist Daniel Chudnovsky, on January 16, 2007, at age 62.
International Development Week 2007 2007-01
Organized by the Canadian International Development Agency, the 17th annual International Development Week (IDW) runs February 4–10, 2007. This year, IDW will focus on how equality between women and men is essential to sustainable development.
IDRC Launches Comanagement of Natural Resources: Local Learning for Poverty Reduction 2007-01
IDRC launched Comanagement of Natural Resources: Local Learning for Poverty Reduction, the latest book in its in_focus series, at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research’s Annual General Meeting in Washington, DC.
IDRC Visiting Executive, Howard Alper, Named Co-chair of Global Science Network 2007-01
IDRC Visiting Executive, Howard Alper, has been named co-chair of the InterAcademy Panel on International Issues. The network of science academies from 90 countries offers advice to governments on international science-based issues.
IDRC Receives Burkina Faso's Highest Honour 2007-01
IDRC has been named a Chevalier de l’Ordre National (Knight of the National Order) by the Government of Burkina Faso for its contribution to the country's development.
New Director at IDRC 2007-01
IDRC welcomes Michael Clarke as Director of the Information and Communication Technologies for Development program area.
Exploring the Role of Research in Delivering Effective Aid 2006-11
During the Canadian International Development Agency's International Cooperation Days, more than 1 000 representatives from the nongovernmental, voluntary, public, and private sectors met with international development experts and frontline workers to exchange knowledge and ideas.
IDRC President Member of Canadian Delegation on Governor General's State Visit to Africa 2006-11
IDRC President Maureen O'Neil is part of the Canadian delegation accompanying Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Canada's Governor General, on a five-country State visit to Africa, November 19 to December 11, 2006.
IDRC-Supported Project Wins Chilean Award 2006-11
The IDRC-supported Computers for Schools project has been awarded the 2006 Chilean E-Waste Award. The project, implemented by the Corporación de Estudios Sociales y Educación SUR – Corporación SUR, won under the "Institution" category.
IDRC at the Global Microcredit Summit in Halifax 2006-11
The Grameen Foundation and its Technology Center have developed free open-source software to revolutionize the way that microfinance practitioners access and use technology. Called Mifos, the new system was launched at the Global Microcredit Summit in Halifax, Canada, where IDRC announced that it will support the establishment of an African community of Mifos users and developers.
Bhutan's Minister for Information and Communications Thanks IDRC 2006-11
On September 25, 2006 the remote village of Tangmachu in Bhutan opened its Community Information Centre, thanks to funding from IDRC.
World Development Report 2006: Bridging the Gulfs of Inequality in Developing Countries 2006-10
An animated discussion over how to boost the status and incomes of women in the developing world drew a packed house to the IDRC auditorium on October 19, 2006 to listen to views from the World Bank's Chief Economist and a noted British academic specialized in gender equality.
IDRC's President Addresses Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development 2006-10
Maureen O'Neil appeared before the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development as part of its study on democratic development.
Microcredit Pioneer Wins Peace Nobel 2006-10
Longtime IDRC partner Muhammad Yunus was awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in advancing economic and social opportunities for the poor, especially women.
IDRC Partner Wins MacArthur Award for Creativity 2006-10
The Peruvian Society for Environmental Law (Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental, or SPDA) has been awarded the MacArthur Foundation's inaugural Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2007-10
Since 1993, the world has observed the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Ocotober 17. IDRC works with research partners in the South to find innovative ways to alleviate poverty in developing countries.
IDRC Showcases Globalization Projects at IPRA 2006-10
Does trade between nations prevent them from going to war with one another? Does globalization promote growth and prosperity and hence diffuse tensions within states? These and other questions were explored and debated during a panel sponsored by IDRC's Peace, Conflict and Development program at the 21st Biennial Conference of the International Peace Research Association.
IDRC Supports Networks of Centres of Excellence Program 2006-09
IDRC is contributing CA$2 million to the Networks of Centres of Excellence International Partnership Initiative.
In Memoriam: Canadian Remote Sensing Pioneer Ferdinand Bonn 2006-09
IDRC was saddened to learn of the death of Ferdinand Bonn on 29 August 2006 from injuries he sustained in a car accident the week prior while on mission in Morocco.
New Program Leader for IDRC's Women's Rights and Citizenship Program 2006-09
IDRC is pleased to announce that Dr Rawwida Baksh has been appointed Program Leader for its Women's Rights and Citizenship (WRC) program, effective 30 October 2006.
IDRC at the World Congress on Public Health 2006-09
IDRC participated in the 11th World Congress on Public Health in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 21-25 August 2006. The Centre sponsored eight panels that included the participation of some 40 researchers from 17 countries from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
IDRC at the World Trade Organization Public Forum 2006-09
IDRC is participating in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2006 in Geneva, Switzerland, 25-26 September 2006.
IDRC and Microsoft Launch Rural Innovation Fund in India 2006-09
IDRC and Microsoft India have jointly launched a US $200 000 Rural Innovation Fund. It will help the software industry in smaller cities throughout India to develop low-cost applications and solutions customized to the needs of their communities.
A New International Book Fair in Africa 2006-09
This summer, South Africa played host to the inaugural international Cape Town Book Fair, a welcome opportunity for African and international publishers to promote forthcoming books, introduce authors, and celebrate African publishing. Read the report filed by IDRC's Bill Carman.
IDRC-Supported e-Government Project Wins Moroccan National Award 2006-09
A project funded by IDRC's Acacia program has been awarded Morocco's e-Mtiaz 2006 prize (Prix national de l'administration publique numérique), the national award for the best electronic administration services.
International Center for Transitional Justice Previews Groundbreaking Work on Gender and Reparations 2006-08
IDRC-funded research offers lessons and tools on compensating female victims of human rights violations.
Third World Urban Forum Hits a Responsive Chord 2006-08
If sheer numbers are any measure of success, then the third session of the World Urban Forum (WUF3) was a runaway hit. Held in Vancouver, Canada, 19-23 June, UN-Habitat's biennial event attracted some 10 000 participants from more than 100 countries. IDRC's Kevin Conway attended the event.
IDRC at the World Congress on Public Health 2006-08
The 11th World Congress on Public Health is taking place 21-25 August 2006 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an estimated 10 000 people expected to attend. IDRC, through its Governance, Equity and Health and Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health (Ecohealth) programs, is sponsoring eight panels that will include the participation of approximately 40 researchers from 17 countries from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
IDRC Welcomes New Senior Staff 2006-08
IDRC welcomes a new Director at its Regional Office for Southeast and East Asia, and a new Program Leader for its Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health program.
Two IDRC Staff Members Honoured in Mongolia 2006-06
Maria Lee-Hoon Ng, Senior Program Officer for IDRC's Pan Asia Networking (PAN) program, and Renald Lafond, former team leader of PAN, have received the title of Professor Honorarium from the Health Sciences University of Mongolia for their significant contributions in developing and strengthening the country's health sector and medical research.
IDRC Supporting the Asia Research Partnership on Pandemic Influenza 2006-06
IDRC is committing CA $1 million to the first two projects developed by the Partnership — a multicountry Asian study of the efficacy of animal vaccination programs and policies, and a grants competition for research on the social, cultural, and environmental linkages behind pandemics.
IDRC President Joins EDC Advisory Council 2006-06
IDRC President Maureen O'Neil has been named to Export Development Canada's Advisory Council on Corporate Social Responsibility.
Involving Youth in Politics 2006-04
In an effort to better understand young people's motivations and engage them in public life, some 40 people gathered at the end of March to share and discuss the results of two national youth dialogues, one in Brazil and the other in Canada.
Asit K. Biswas Wins Stockholm Water Prize 2006-04
Professor Asit K. Biswas, a long-time partner with IDRC on water-related research was awarded the 2006 Stockholm Water Prize on 24 August 2006 from Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at a ceremony at Stockholm City Hall.
From the Nile Valley to Mexico City: Egyptian Youth Speak Out at 4th World Water Forum 2006-04
Twenty Egyptian youth, aged 11 to 16, took part in an innovative project that gave them the opportunity to represent their communities and address their water problems.
World Malaria Day — April 25 2008-04
Nations around the world have marked Friday, April 25 as the first World Malaria Day to acknowledge the commitment and efforts of those involved in the struggle against malaria.
IDRC International Development Journalism Recipient Wins First Annual Diane King Stuemer Fellowship 2006-11
Katie Lewis is the inaugural winner of the Diane King Stuemer Fellowship. The fellowship, awarded annually to a graduating journalism student at Carleton University, gives the winner the opportunity to report on international issues for a year at The Ottawa Citizen.
Angela Cropper Wins Environmental Award 2006-03
IDRC Governor Angela Cropper has won the Zayed Prize for Environmental Action Leading to Positive Change in Society.
Robert Greenhill Appointed to High-level UN Panel 2006-03
Robert Greenhill, IDRC Governor and President of the Canadian International Development Agency, has been appointed as a member of a high-level panel that will study UN system-wide coherence in the areas of development, humanitarian assistance, and the environment.
IDRC to Write Its Intellectual History 2006-02-24
IDRC announces that Professors Ron Harpelle and Bruce Muirhead of the Department of History at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada, have been commissioned to write IDRC's history.
IDRC's Ronnie Vernooy Awarded Mongolia's Highest Environmental Honour 2006-02
IDRC Senior Program Specialist for Biodiversity, Ronnie Vernooy, has been made an "Honorable Environmental Officer" of Mongolia.
Sound the Alarm 2006-01
Thirty-one thousand people in Sri Lanka were killed in the December 2004 tsunami, despite being an hour and a half away from the disaster's epicenter — ample time to have warned people to seek higher ground. To prevent such a large loss of life in the future, 32 coastal villages will test a satellite-based disaster warning system, prior to coast-wide implementation.
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