International Development Research Centre
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Crown corporation dedicated to funding research in developing countries with the aim of promoting growth, reducing poverty, and facilitating large-scale positive change. Established in 1970 by an act of Parliament, IDRC supports innovative thinkers who address practical development challenges by providing essential resources, advice, and training. This support enables researchers to implement and disseminate their solutions effectively. IDRC collaborates with development partners to enhance the impact of its investments and extend innovations to a broader audience globally. Additionally, the organization offers fellowships and awards to cultivate a new generation of development leaders. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, IDRC operates four regional offices in Montevideo, Nairobi, Amman, and New Delhi, allowing it to maintain close connections to the communities it serves. The organization is governed by a board of up to 14 governors, with its chairperson reporting to Parliament through the Minister of International Development.
4 past transactions
Logidoo
Grant in 2024
Logidoo is a digital logistics marketplace that focuses on enhancing connectivity between African markets through smart logistics solutions. The company's platform facilitates the shipping of parcels via regular shuttles between Africa and Europe, allowing users to compare various offers for sending and receiving goods. Additionally, the platform provides real-time tracking capabilities, ensuring clients receive reliable, secure, and economical logistics services. By streamlining logistics processes, Logidoo aims to improve efficiency and accessibility in the movement of goods across regions.
The Catalytic Climate Finance Facility
Grant in 2023
The Catalytic Climate Finance Facility is focused on scaling sustainable climate finance by providing market acceleration services to early-stage and market-ready blended financial vehicles in under-financed sectors in developing countries.
DataDotOrg
Grant in 2022
data.org seeks to democratize and reimagine the use of data science to tackle society’s greatest challenges and improve lives across the globe. Our current initiatives aim to advance inclusive growth, build capacity, mitigate and adapt to climate change and fight pandemics.
African Centre For A Green Economy
Grant in 2021
The African Centre for a Green Economy, established in 2012 and headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the green economy across the continent. The center focuses on promoting sustainable development by providing research and advisory services, as well as fostering green enterprise development. Additionally, it offers investment services tailored to support governments, businesses, and civil society organizations in their efforts to transition towards environmentally friendly practices. Through its initiatives, the African Centre for a Green Economy seeks to empower stakeholders and drive positive change in the pursuit of economic and ecological sustainability in Africa.
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