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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.

 Lasting Impacts — How IDRC-funded research has improved lives in the developing world

IDRC marks its 40^th anniversary with a look back at the lasting impacts of IDRC-supported research. 
This month's issue: Managing Natural Resources

IDRC Annual Report 2009–2010

Ideas. Innovation. Impact. is the theme of this year's annual report. Read the full text online.

New poverty index stirs wide interest 2010-08

The IDRC-supported Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative launched a new tool last month that provides new ways of understanding poverty around the world.

IDRC event and live webcast — Author and historian Margaret MacMillan: "New powers and new types of power: Is history any help in understanding the 21st century?"
2010-09-07 19:00 (Ottawa) DST
In a public lecture, acclaimed author and historian Margaret MacMillan will explore how history can help us think about today's world, and about the world of tomorrow. This event is now full and registration is closed. Tune in for the live webcast.

IDRC event and live webcast
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus: "Microcredit and social business for a poverty-free world."
2010-09-02 16:00 (Ottawa) DST
Join us for an IDRC public lecture to hear microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus.This event is now full and registration is closed. Tune in for the live webcast.