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Sound corporate governance

IDRC is guided by an international Board of Governors, which provides our strategic direction, reviews all our activities, and approves budgets. The Canadian government appoints governors on the basis of their concern for, and expertise in science, management, and development issues.

The chairperson of IDRC’s board presents an annual report to Parliament through the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

IDRC’s day-to-day operations are overseen by the President, who is the chief executive officer. He also sits on the Board. The Senior Management Committee supports the President in setting objectives, overseeing programs, and directing staff.

News

New members appointed to IDRC’s Board of Governors

18/06/2013

The Governor in Council has made four new appointments to IDRC’s Board of Governors: Sarah Fountain Smith of Ottawa; Gordon Houlden of Edmonton, Alberta; Nadir Patel of Ottawa; and Cindy Termorshuizen, of Ottawa. The Hon. Monte Solberg of Calgary...

Order your copy of IDRC’s free 2013 DVD

17/06/2013

Our free interactive DVD, which includes 42 e-books, videos featuring interviews with the best minds in the development field, and more, can be pre-ordered today. Your copy will be shipped in early July.New on the 2013 DVD, hear from researcher...

Events

Highlight: IDRC President speaks at University of Ghana during official State visit

13/05/2013

IDRC President Jean Lebel was a member of the Canadian delegation accompanying His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on a State visit to Ghana, Botswana, and South Africa, May 13-22, 2013. Speaking at a...

Highlight: New initiative promotes partnerships with Kenyan universities

04/06/2013

The Kenya National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) has launched the Kenyan University Research Chairs initiative to help universities play a more active role in the country’s socio-economic development. Through the...

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Annual Reports

Annual Report 2011-2012

IDRC funds researchers in the developing world so they can build healthier, more prosperous societies

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