Features *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. Standing the Test of Time 2008-09 What are the lasting impacts of 40 years of IDRC-supported research? We'd like to find out.

IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

AGRICULTURE IN URBAN PLANNING
Generating Livelihoods and Food Security

Drawing on original field work in cities across the rapidly urbanizing global south, the book examines the contribution of urban agriculture and city farming to livelihoods and food security.

Women Gaining Voice — Political Representation and Participation in Decentralized Systems

Decentralization has sometimes been presented as a magic bullet for both development and democracy. But does decentralization make government more accessible, accountable, and responsive to women?

Impact of research on policy and practice 2008-12

It is difficult to feed research-based evidence into policy and practice. This article discusses which capacities need to be strengthened to increase the impact of research on policy.