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, and grant administration.

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

• 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.