Bamako 2008: New solutions to chronic problems at the Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health 2008-11-17
Opening this morning, the Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health brings together close to 1000 international participants to address global and national health research challenges. A special panel today, chaired by Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, will feature research that addresses emerging solutions to chronic conditions.
Bamako 2008: African Researchers to Speak on Health Equity 2008-11-16
Canada’s International Development Research Centre ( IDRC) will convene eminent African researchers prior to the Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health in Bamako, Mali, to discuss research and policy interventions crucial to addressing global health challenges. Researchers from several African countries will meet in a series of panels to discuss the impact of governance on public health and maternal and child primary health care, and linking health research to practice. Standing Up, Speaking Out: Local Power and Women's Rights 2008-11-13
It was a policy born of a shining promise — that decentralized governments would help empower tens of millions of women in developing countries. But has shifting more power and resources to the local level really improved women’s lives?
The India Model: Faith, Politics and Democracy 2008-11-03
One of India’s most eminent political scientists, Dr. Rajeev Bhargava will be in Ottawa on November 4 as part of The India Lectures organized by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Dr. Bhargava will touch on the crossroads between faith, politics and democracy in India and in the West. He will argue that the world can learn from India’s model of secularism as many democracies face religious demands for public recognition of faith.
China and India: Perils, Promises and Prospects 2008-10-29
One of India’s leading experts on China-India relations will be in Ottawa on October 30 as part of the India Lectures organized by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Dr. Alka Acharya will speak on “China and India: Perils, Promises and Prospects." She will discuss the economic and political framework in which the relationship between China and India is evolving. Her far-ranging presentation will also touch on Pakistan, Tibet, China’s presence in South Asia, energy security and environmental concerns.
An African Success Story: Photo Exhibit 2008-10-23
Lucille Teasdale – one of Canada’s first female surgeons – and her Italian husband Piero Corti turned a small dispensary in Gulu, Uganda, into what is known today as one of Africa’s largest non-profit hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor. Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Lucille Teasdale & Piero Corti Foundation are proud to present Lacor: An African Success Story, a photo exhibit by Mauro Fermariello that depicts the life-long devotion and commitment of these two incredible doctors and local practitioners in providing much needed medical services to the citizens of Gulu and its surroundings. The exhibit is hosted by Library and Archives Canada.
Precocious India: Economic Transformation and Political Conflict 2008-10-20
One of India’s foremost political analysts will be in Ottawa on October 22 as part of the India Lectures organized by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta will speak on “Precocious India: Economic Transformation and Political Conflict in Contemporary India.” He will touch on the radical economic, social, and political changes that have revolutionized India in recent decades.
India in the Arc of Turbulence: Noted Journalist Launches New Lecture Series on India 2008-08-25
M.J. Akbar, the renowned Indian journalist, editor, and author will inaugurate The India Lectures under the auspices of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) on August 28. Akbar will speak on “India in the Arc of Turbulence from the Nile to the Ganges — Implications for Geo-Politics.” He will touch on the growing power of Iran, the evolution of Pakistan, the situation in Afghanistan, and the role of India.
Shaping Livable Cities 2008-06-13
Urbanization experts and practitioners from across the developing regions of the world will gather in Ottawa June 16-20 to present how they are transforming landfills, slums, and streets to improve the lives of the urban poor.
Adapting to Climate Change: Canada and Africa 2008-06-06
What does an Inuit community on Canada’s Arctic coastline have in common with a rural village in Africa’s breadbasket? Both communities are on the front lines of climate change, depend heavily on natural resources, and have limited ability to adapt rapidly to environmental shocks such as floods, drought, desertification, and disease. Renowned international experts will address these issues and explore how people in Canada and Africa can adapt to the effects of climate extremes during a panel discussion organized by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Steven Guilbeault, co-founder and climate change spokesperson of Équiterre, will moderate the discussion which is part of the Conférence de Montréal.
Experts Tackle the World Food Crisis 2008-05-12
Two international experts on food and agriculture will be in Ottawa at IDRC on May 13 to discuss the factors driving escalating food prices. Leaders of Bioversity International and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) will address some of the forces behind the crisis including growing demand for biofuels, climate change, the energy crisis, population growth and changing consumption patterns. They will also offer concrete ways to curb rising food prices through innovations from agricultural research. Barry Wilson of the Western Producer will moderate the discussion, organized by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
IDRC Releases Results of Auditor General's Special Examination 2008-04-11
IDRC is pleased to release the findings of the Auditor General’s Special Examination. Results indicate that IDRC has solid systems and practices, and exercises good stewardship of taxpayers’ money.
Appointment to IDRC's Board of Governors 2008-04
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced the appointment of Frieda Granot to IDRC’s Board of Governors.
New President for IDRC
Leading Canadian Diplomat Joins the Centre 2008-02-22
Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) welcomes the appointment of David M. Malone as its next President, effective July 1, 2008. Mr. Malone is currently Canadian High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to Nepal and Bhutan.
John Githongo to Speak on Struggle for Democracy in Kenya 2008-02-05
One of Africa’s most distinguished advocates for transparency and good governance, John Githongo, will be in Ottawa on Thursday, February 7, to offer unique insights into ordinary Kenyans’ courageous struggle for democracy and the changes needed for a stable future. The lecture is part of IDRC’s special 2007-2008 Speaker Series that is focusing on the challenge of shaping democratic institutions in developing countries. The event will be held at IDRC’s new head office located at 150 Kent Street (at Albert), February 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p. m. in the 8th floor auditorium. French and English simultaneous interpretation will be available.
Emerging People, Emerging Markets, Emerging Technologies: IDRC at the Global Knowledge Forum (GK3) in Kuala Lumpur 2007-12-10
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are powerful tools for reducing poverty, for combating HIV/AIDS, and for promoting good governance. At the Third Global Knowledge Forum (GK3), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its research partners will be showcasing some of the innovative ways in which ICTs can foster human development. The GK3 will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 11-13, 2007.
Adapting to Climate Change: IDRC at COP 13 in Bali 2007-12-10
Recognizing the serious consequences of climate change for development, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is helping developing countries adapt by supporting research and strengthening local institutions so they can better prepare for an uncertain future. IDRC will be on the ground as an observer to the 13th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 13), taking place in Bali, Indonesia, December 3-14, 2007.
New Academic Alliances Between Canada and Developing Countries 2007-12-03
IDRC and the Canada Research Chairs Program are launching an initiative to pair leading researchers from universities in Canada with those in developing countries to collaborate on issues of mutual concern.
From Marked Man to President of Chile: Former President Ricardo Lagos Speaks on Democratic Development in Latin America 2007-11-30
People thought Ricardo Lagos was a marked man after he denounced the Pinochet dictatorship on Chilean national television in 1988. Famously — and courageously — he wagged his finger during the telecast and accused Pinochet of dishonesty and went on to criticize him as a powermonger responsible for “years of torture, murder, and human rights violations.” Chileans still remember the “Lagos finger.” Mr. Lagos went on to play a key role in Chile’s democratic and economic revival, eventually serving as president for from 2000 to 2006.
For Some Journalists, Being Under the Gun has Nothing to do with Deadlines 2007-10-31
Recognizing that building democracies requires a free flow of information and media freedom, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is holding a special round table The Fourth Estate: The Media and Democratic Development. This event features a discussion with journalists from the developing world who have been up against apartheid, tyranny, censorship, and corruption. The roundtable is part of a special 2007-08 Speaker Series that is focusing on the challenge of shaping democratic institutions in developing countries. The event will be held at IDRC’s new head office located at 150 Kent Street (at Albert), November 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the 8th floor auditorium.
Rory Stewart to Speak on Democratic Development in Afghanistan 2007-10-01
As part of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Speaker Series, Rory Stewart will be in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 3 to offer unique insights into Afghanistan’s democratic development challenges and opportunities.
Launch of the International Community–University Research Alliance Program 2007-07
IDRC and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council have signed an agreement to invest up to CA $6.27 million over the next six years to support international research alliances.
The Economics of Opium 2007-06-27
Two leading experts on the narcotics economy of Afghanistan will be in Ottawa on June 28 for a public dialogue aimed at promoting understanding of the challenges posed by the illicit cultivation of poppy and its impact on the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan.
IDRC Partners With Networks of Centres of Excellence 2007-06
On May 25, Richard Isnor, IDRC's Director of Innovation, Policy and Science, was in Montréal with the Minister of Industry, Maxime Bernier, to officially announce a partnership with the Networks of Centres of Excellence. IDRC Launches Intellectual Platform for Developing Countries 2007-04-23
The IDRC Digital Library provides full access over the Internet to IDRC’s rich research archive. In addition to making information more freely available, this initiative provides IDRC-funded researchers with a much-needed outlet to publish and showcase their work.
IDRC Receives US$1 Million Gates Foundation Grant to Fight Vector-Borne Diseases 2007-04
IDRC is pleased to announce that it has received a project support grant from the Global Health Program of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will support ecohealth research on communicable diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean.
An Innovative Collaboration: Canada's New Government Supports Research for Global Health Problems 2007-03-09
Canada's New Government announced that 13 research teams, pairing Canadian health researchers with counterparts in the developing world, will receive more than CA $20 million in funding through the Teasdale-Corti Team Grants.
Kenyan Anti-Corruption Campaigner Accepts Canadian Fellowship 2007-02-12
One of Africa’s most outspoken opponents of corruption, John Githongo, is coming to Canada to work with IDRC, the Parliamentary Centre, and Queen’s University as an IDRC Fellow.
The Media and the Rwanda Genocide: Book Launch 2007-02-05
The news media played a crucial role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide: local media fuelled the killings, while the international media either ignored or seriously misconstrued what was happening. This is one of the conclusions of The Media and the Rwanda Genocide, the first book to explore both sides of that media equation. The Canadian launch of the book, which is edited by Allan Thompson and co-published by Canada’s International Development Research Centre, will be held at Carleton University on Wednesday, February 7, in the foyer of the John Tory Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa.
NEW ACADEMIC ALLIANCES BETWEEN CANADA AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 2007-01-03
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canada Research Chairs Program are launching an initiative to pair leading researchers from universities in Canada with those in developing countries to collaborate on issues of mutual concern. Each team will receive up to $1 million over five years to address key development challenges while mentoring a new generation of scholars and practitioners.
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