The Canada-South Africa Research Chairs Initiative includes a bilateral component to provide funding for mobility and to "seed" research collaborations between chairs in the two participating countries.
The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa aims to strengthen the capacities of science granting councils in sub-Saharan Africa to support research and evidence-based policies that contribute to economic and social development.
In many low- and middle-income countries, there is little capacity to provide or receive science advice directed at key policy issues, and even fewer structures that can integrate this knowledge into government decision-making processes.
Science granting councils are central to funding and catalyzing research and innovation. A recent scoping study supported by IDRC underscored the important role of these councils in national science systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
Through this project, the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC), in partnership with the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development, will identify and promote new ways for Canadian practitioners, academics, and
Private investors and philanthropic agencies are increasingly investing in firms and social enterprises that provide socially valued goods and services.
Too many women in Mozambique continue to die in childbirth, especially in northern Nampula province. This project will provide support to health system stakeholders to develop lasting solutions to the problem.
The International Community-University Research Alliance program (ICURA) is a joint initiative of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and IDRC.
The ASEAN-Canada Research Partnership will deepen Canada-ASEAN relations through research and policy dialogue on issues of mutual regional interest.
Adding a social science perspective to the field of health policy and systems research can help developing countries address health problems in a more comprehensive way.