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Added: 2004-10-15 14:25
Modified: 2007-11-09 14:35
Refreshed: 2007-11-12 09:37
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- Video Collection
Read short descriptions of more than 50 videos chronicling IDRC projects and the work of researchers in the South. Organized by subject.
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Africa Facts and Figures
Africa has become the focus of development agendas for governments, development organizations, and donors. A slideshow explains some of the challenges the continent faces, and the gains it has made in recent years.
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HIV/AIDS — A Slideshow
A general look at HIV/AIDS, the impact it is having on household, national, and international levels, and some of the prevention and treatment efforts that are making a difference.
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Net Solution
A short video on the use of insecticide-treated bednets in the war on malaria
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World Food Day — A Slideshow
World Food Day is celebrated each year on 16 October. The theme for 2006 is "Investing in agriculture for food security." To better understand the issues of food security and hunger, view the slideshow.
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Cities: A Slideshow 2006-02-10
The third World Urban Forum (WUF3) takes place 19-23 June 2006 in Vancouver, Canada. To learn more about the world's cities and their unique issues, problems, and solutions, view this slideshow.
Desertification: A Slideshow 2005
The United Nations has declared 2006 the International Year of Deserts and Desertification to underline the important link between desertification and poverty. Learn more about deserts and desertification through this slideshow.
The WSIS Plan of Action: A Slideshow 2005
At phase I of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), held in Geneva in December 2003, member states agreed on a Plan of Action to promote the use of information and knowledge for development, and to help countries bridge the digital divide.
Water: A Slideshow 2006-02
IDRC is participating in the 4th World Water Forum 16-22 March 2006 in Mexico City. The importance of water and the current problems surrounding this precious resource are highlighted in this slideshow.
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