Novedades Tools for Researchers and Teachers Access this "tool kit" of resources on environmental economics. *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. IDRC's strategy and program directions 2005-2010 The drivers underlying IDRC's work, its program structure, and how it is expected to evolve.

IDRC’s operations in Southeast and East Asia are guided by its regional office in Singapore, established in 1971.  The office coordinates the Centre’s operations in 12 countries. In the past 30 years, IDRC has supported more than 2 000 research projects directed and managed by Asian researchers and institutions.

• About Us
  Describes IDRC's work in Southeast and East Asia.

• Major Program Areas
  Describes our broad program focus and sectors of research

• IDRC in Southeast Asia
  

• Funding Opportunities
  Advice and assistance for researchers on how to approach IDRC for financial support, and support to those who have already received IDRC funding.

• Projects in Asia
  

Results of IDRC Photo Contest 2008-11-07
See here for the display of the winning entries for this photo competition.

MAKING CHOICES ABOUT HYDROGEN - Transport Issues for Developing Countries 2008-10-28
Escalating costs and debates over alternative sources have made the search for ecological and practical fuel sources more urgent than ever. This book explores how hydrogen fuel cell technology could contribute to sustainable transportation systems in the developing world.  See here for details.

IDRC Photo Contest Results 2008-10-17
We are grateful to all participants who sent in a total of 63 entries.  Our panel of five judges has made their selections and we are pleased to announce the winners.  Watch out for a display of the winning photographs on this website soon!   

Breaking the Cycle of Urban Poverty 2008-10-14
Team members from the Focus Cities Research Initiative spent five days sharing their challenges and successes in tackling urban poverty and environmental decay in eight cities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  See here for details.

Extension of Photo Contest Announcement 2008-10-07
IDRC ASRO would like to thank all who participated in the recently closed photo competition entitled "Research and Development in Pictures". Due to the overwhelming response we got, we are extending the announcement of winners to October 17, 2008. Please watch out for it.

Information Kit on the Safe Use of Wastewater in Agriculture 2008-09-12
IDRC, the World Health Organization, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have released an information kit to help countries reuse wastewater while ensuring the safety of drinking water.  See here for details.

Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia 2007-08 Annual Report 2008-09-11
See here for details.

Articles in the ASEAN Economic Bulletin, Vol 25, No. 1, April 2008 2008-08-20

• "The Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources in Southeast Asia - Issues and Challenges" by David Glover and Lee Poh Onn
• "Adaptation to Climate Change - Needs & Opportunities in Southeast Asia" by Herminia Francisco

Malaysian journalist wins Science Journalism Award 2008-08-05
Ms. Tan Shiow Chin, a Malaysian journalist, is the recipient of the second 'IDRC–SciDev.Net Science Journalism Award'.  See here for details.

Canadian Member of Parliament Visits IDRC’s Regional Office for Southeast and East Asia 2008-08
Deepak Obhrai, Canada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of International Cooperation, visited IDRC's office in Singapore on July 25.