Novedades *Video: Making a World of Difference A series of videos that show how IDRC is making a world of difference. IDRC Annual Report 2007-2008 Presents the results of activities undertaken by IDRC from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Standing the Test of Time 2008-09 What are the lasting impacts of 40 years of IDRC-supported research? We'd like to find out.

IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

The India Lectures: Alka Acharya on India-China relations

Leading Indian sinologist Alka Acharya explores the promise and perils of India and China's evolving relationship

The India Lectures: Rajeev Bhargava on Multiple Conceptions of Secularism

India's distinctive approach to the separation of Church and State could serve Western societies, argues Rajeev Bhargava. Listen to his presentation.

La mujer hace oír su voz: Poder local y derechos de la mujer 2008-11-13

¿Qué hay de la política nacida de la gran promesa de que los gobiernos descentralizados ayudarían a empoderar a decenas de millones de mujeres en los países en desarrollo? ¿Ha mejorado realmente la vida de las mujeres con el cambio hacia más poder y recursos al nivel local? ¿Ha servido ese cambio para que más niñas entren a la escuela, más mujeres embarazadas reciban atención médica, más mujeres sean dueñas de la tierra que cultivan y que más mujeres desempeñen el papel que les corresponde en todos los niveles de gobierno?

Lacor Hospital: An African Success Story 2008-11

IDRC and the Lucille Teasdale & Piero Corti Foundation launched a photo exhibit that depicts the life-long devotion of two incredible doctors and local practitioners in providing much needed medical services to northern Uganda. Watch a slideshow inspired by the exhibit.