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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.

Campus Meets Community: Government of Canada Announces Four New International Research Alliances 2009-06-29

Funding from the International Community-University Research Alliance (ICURA) program is helping community organizations and universities in Canada team up with similar alliances in the developing world to undertake research on global issues.

Globalization, Growth and Poverty Needs Your Help 2009-06

Help IDRC review its Globalization, Growth and Poverty program by participating in a short online survey.

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.

Watch IDRC Videos on YouTube 2009-06

IDRC's YouTube channel presents videos that show how IDRC-supported research is making a difference in people's lives around the world.