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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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

Nigeria's Minister of Health Visits IDRC 2010

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

International Development Week 2008 2008-01
Organized by the Canadian International Development Agency, the 18^th 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 15^th 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 76^th 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

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.

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