Perspectives

IDRC’s experts reflect on the current issues and approaches challenging the international development sector, and the role of research in finding solutions.

Our collaborations with researchers, policymakers, and international development practitioners help to foster leading thinkers with well-informed views. Their diverse insights and opinions represent our commitment to advancing knowledge and using rigorous research to find sustainable solutions to international development challenges.  

Take a look to enjoy fresh perspectives, creative ideas, and astute observations that will encourage you to contemplate the sector’s big issues. 

Canada can learn from Uganda’s gender budgeting experience
Published date: January 10, 2018
Can more inclusive trade promote gender equality?
Published date: December 20, 2017
Expanding women’s financial inclusion: A win-win for women and financial institutions
Published date: November 30, 2017
Making the invisible visible: gender, data, and evidence for development
Published date: November 29, 2017
Research plays an important role in achieving Zero Hunger
Published date: November 23, 2017
Using the SDGs as a tool to reflect our research
Published date: October 19, 2017
Beyond Access: Putting Women First in Agriculture
Published date: October 2, 2017
Don’t Cut Women’s Programs. Embed Them!
Published date: September 25, 2017
Do think tanks need more female leaders?
Published date: September 6, 2017
Research can help international development do more with less
Published date: August 22, 2017