How does IDRC encourage the active participation of Canadians?
IDRC’s primary objective is to assist scientists in the developing world. Canadian scientists, academics, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and private-sector companies have always played a role in this process. Canadians have been consultants, trainers, and project collaborators, providing expertise and experience not found in developing-country partners. In 1980, at the request of the Canadian government, IDRC created a program to support collaborative research between Canadian and developing-world scientists. IDRC’s Canadian Partnerships Program still honours that commitment. Young Canadian researchers interested in development research, at the master’s and doctorate level, are supported through the Centre’s Training and Awards Program. Canadian journalists, both anglophone and francophone, have the chance to work with two news agencies that specialize in development issues. IDRC also collaborates with Canadian companies and development organizations that wish to make use of the
