IDRC’s operations in Southeast and East Asia are guided by our regional office in Singapore, which coordinates our work in 12 countries.
Asia has undergone dramatic change since IDRC first started working in the region four decades ago. Once characterized by conflict and political instability, the region has enjoyed peace and strong economic growth.
IDRC supports research that leads to well-informed government policies that improve the lives of ordinary people by:
giving poor and isolated communities access to modern technology
ensuring that national economic planning accounts for the poor
discovering how science and innovation can influence development
helping local researchers conduct economic analyses of environmental problems
Our support to researchers and institutions in the region aims to achieve these goals—and much more.