IDRC's strategic framework
 
As the developing world grapples with complex challenges, IDRC’s work is more important than ever. Our current strategic framework, Innovating for Development, builds on our 40-year foundation and will guide our efforts during 2010–2015.
 
The plan sets out key research themes:
Within these areas, IDRC also pursues initiatives to address key global challenges such as gender equity, international governance, and the use of information and communication technologies.
 
Read our strategic framework, Innovating for Development. Download the Executive Summary, or download the whole document in PDF. 

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2010-2011

Latest Projects

Latin American Security, Drugs and Democracy (LASDD) Fellowship Program

This grant will support a program of fellowships and workshops on the link between security, organized crime, drugs and democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The program is expected to h

Using ICTs to Address Water Challenges in Uganda

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play an important role in helping communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change. Various projects can attest to the potential

IDRC at a Glance

2010–2011 Annual Report

$195.6 million in Parliamentary appropriations, represents 79% of IDRC’s annual budget

IDRC at a Glance

Globally

924 research activities

IDRC at a Glance

Since 1970

4,000+ fellowships and awards granted

IDRC at a Glance

2010–2011 Annual Report

$50.9 million from donor contributions

IDRC at a Glance

Globally

6 regional offices: Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; New Delhi, India; Singapore; Montevideo, Uruguay

IDRC at a Glance

Budget

Parliamentary funding of IDRC is 3.9% of all of Canada's international assistance

IDRC at a Glance

Globally

103 Canadian grantees

Career Opportunities at IDRC
See More Opportunities
Our Strategic Plan
IDRC funds researchers in the developing world so they can build healthier, more prosperous societies
Follow & Share
Flickr YouTube Facebook Twitter