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Explore the research we support — emerging findings, news, and events shaping sustainable development around the world.

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Events

October 5, 2026

A matter of principles: Launch Webinar

Events

September 24, 2026

Webinar: Integrating gender, equity and inclusion across the research lifecycle 

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News

IDRC at the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum

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Research in Action

Inclusion by design: making African languages visible to AI

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Research in Action

Powering health care: Blended finance for health facilities in Kenya

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Research in Action

Adapting to changing climates: Why inclusive and equitable research matters

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Perspectives

Our experts share insights on the issues and approaches challenging the international development sector today and the role of research in finding solutions.

Beyond donor and recipient: lessons from a decade-long global health partnership

Global health challenges have become increasingly complex in recent decades, compounded by climate shocks, epidemics and conflicts.

Zulfiqar A. Bhutta

Montasser Kamal

Michelle Gaffey

Qamar Mahmood

Advancing gender equality requires unlearning as much as learning

Collective learning strengthens solidarity, builds power and drives transformative change.

Mylene Bordeleau

Peris Kariuki

From energy shock to development resilience

Energy shocks expose fossil fuel dependence as development risk, driving inclusive clean energy finance resilience

Anupa Prashad

Flaubert Mbiekop

Research drives global change

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