The Greater Mekong countries of Cambodia, Laos and Viet Nam are among the lowest income countries in Asia. Although recent market-oriented reforms have greatly accelerated economic development in all
This project follows up on a earlier project on institutionalizing Ecosystem approaches to human health in West and Central Africa (102148). The earlier project saw the development of an Ecohealth cur
The socioeconomic context in India is characterized by persistent gender gaps and inequalities; an increasing demand for transparency and accountability; and growing interest in evaluation, but shortf
Given its widespread poverty and unique geography, Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change. But, while there is unequivocal evidence that the climate is changing, there is a lot of uncerta
Sub-Saharan Africa faces the greatest challenges associated with climate change, yet has limited scientific capacity to manage their adverse effects. Numerous adaptation strategies have been proposed,
Climate change extremes such as flooding and seasonal drought are already undermining the economies of countries in the Horn of Africa, with agriculture and water resources being the most affected sec
Recent policy initiatives suggest that efforts are underway to improve the traditionally limited support granted to science, technology and innovation (STI) activities in Peru. FORO Nacional/Internaci
This project will build the capacity of young Canadian and developing country nationals to conduct and use research for sustainable and equitable development. The awards will support master's and doct
In 2007, out-of-pocket expenditures accounted for 90% of total private expenditure on healthcare in India. The cost of coping with serious disease can be ruinous for families living below the poverty
IDRC aims to support research that is not just about development, or relevant to development, but that will actually influence development. In order to do so, that research has to be effectively commu