Features Lasting Impacts — How IDRC-funded research has improved lives in the developing world IDRC marks its 40th anniversary with a look back at the lasting impacts of IDRC-supported research. This month's issue: Managing Natural Resources Tools for Researchers and Teachers Access this "toolkit" of resources on environmental economics. IDRC's 2010 Corporate DVD Discover IDRC and its publications: full-text e-books, annual report, research results, and information on how to apply for funding. Order your free copy today. Video: Making a World of Difference A series of videos that show how IDRC is making a world of difference. Innovating for Development — IDRC's Strategic Framework 2010-2015 IDRC's Strategic Framework 2010–2015 builds on the Centre's strengths and address today's pressing environmental, social, economic and political challenges.  Follow IDRC 2010 Be the first to find out about upcoming IDRC events, new books and videos, and news from IDRC-supported research.

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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

• 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
  

• IDRC in Southeast Asia
  

Land Tenure, Gender, and Globalization 2010-09-01
This book explores the relationship between gender and land, revealing the workings of global capital and people's responses to it.  See here for details.

Personal message from Barbara McDougall, Chairman of the Board of the International Development Research Centre 2010-06

Message on tobacco control from the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre 2010-06
At the conclusion of its regularly scheduled meeting of June 22 to 23, 2010, the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre issued a message in response to correspondence Governors have received on tobacco control.

The Philippines is New Home Base of telecentre.org 2010-04-05
The telecentre.org Foundation, which improves the social and economic impact of grassroots telecentres around the world, is pleased to announce that it officially opened its doors March 3 in the Philippines. See here for details.