Annual review

In accordance with the International Development Research Centre Act, IDRC publishes an annual report presenting our financial statements and results. It also profiles IDRC-funded researchers, highlights key projects and achievements, and outlines strategies and focus areas. It is the main way we report to Parliament and is an important tool for informing Canadians, partners and the wider public about our work. IDRC also prepares quarterly financial reports for each of the first three quarters of the fiscal year.

In addition, every year in the fall, IDRC hosts an annual public meeting to share information on the year's activities and provide interested citizens with the opportunity to question members of IDRC’s Board of Governors and senior managers. Currently, annual public meetings can be attended either in person or virtually. Consult our Events page for more details.

Past annual public meetings are available for viewing.

Annual report 2024-2025

Research for real-world impact

This year’s annual report demonstrates how IDRC-supported initiatives build local capacity and create networks of expertise that multiply impact across regions. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based approaches, we ensure research findings translate into meaningful policy reforms, program improvements and community-level transformations that improve lives today and create lasting benefits for generations to come. The results of IDRC’s work have played an integral role in building Canada’s networks abroad by strengthening partnerships with key allies and increasing Canada’s global influence.

Past annual reports