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IDRC’s international Board of Governors directs the Centre’s work. The Chairman reports to Parliament through the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Centre’s day-to-day operations are overseen by the President, who is the chief executive officer. He also sits on the Board. The Senior Management Committee supports the President in setting objectives, overseeing programs, and directing staff.

News

Mongolian honour for Maria Ng

21/02/2012

Maria Ng, IDRC Senior Program Specialist in Information and Networks, received the Mongolian Friendship Medal on October 13, 2011. Through this award, the Mongolian Government recognized her long-standing contribution to the country's information...

Pratap Bhanu Mehta wins 2011 Infosys Prize

21/02/2012

Former IDRC governor Pratap Bhanu Mehta has received the prestigious 2011 Infosys Prize for Social Sciences – Political Science in recognition of his contributions to Indian public policy and international relations. Dr Mehta served on IDRC’s Board...

Events

Upcoming lecture: The role of research in achieving food security, with Carlos Pérez del Castillo

13/03/2012

IDRC is hosting a public lecture by Carlos Pérez del Castillo, who will speak about the role of research in achieving food security. Check back later for more details.When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: IDRC, W. David...

IDRC at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

16/02/2012

February 16 – 20, 2012Canada is hosting the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual meeting in Vancouver, BC. This is the first time in 30 years that Canada has hosted this meeting, one of the most widely recognized global...