Features Funding opportunities Advice and assistance for developing-country researchers seeking IDRC's financial support. David M. Malone — President, International Development Research Centre IDRC Annual Report 2009–2010 Ideas. Innovation. Impact. is the theme of this year's annual report. Read the full text online.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Crown corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. Our support is directed toward creating a local research community whose work will build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

• IDRC at a glance
  The essentials on one page.

• Working with us
  Funding for developing-country researchers, career opportunities, donor partnering, access to logos, and grant administration.

• Where we work — Country profiles
  IDRC's projects circle the globe, from Afghanistan to Algeria, Uganda to Uruguay. Read in-depth profiles about key IDRC activities in 60 countries.

• Canadian collaboration
  Opportunities for Canada's development research community. 

• IDRC and Canadian Universities
  Canadian university researchers have much to offer, and much to learn from, other societies the world over.

• Accountability
  As a Crown corporation, IDRC has put in place governance structures and practices to ensure full accountability to Canadians through their elected Parliament. 

• History of IDRC
  IDRC's path from dream to reality as told in archival documents.

• Contact information
  How to get in touch with our offices around the world.