International Development Research Centre

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) funds research in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change. A Crown corporation, they support leading thinkers who advance knowledge and solve practical development problems. They provide the resources, advice, and training they need to implement and share their solutions with those who need them most. In short, IDRC increases opportunities — and makes a real difference in people’s lives. Working with their development partners, they multiply the impact of their investment and bring innovations to more people in more countries around the world. They offer fellowships and awards to nurture a new generation of development leaders. Their head office is located in Ottawa, Canada, while four regional offices keep us close to their work. They are located in Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; Amman, Jordan; and New Delhi, India. IDRC is governed by a board of up to 14 governors, whose chairperson reports to Parliament through the Minister of International Development. IDRC was established by an act of Canada’s parliament in 1970 with a mandate “to initiate, encourage, support, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.”

Jean Lebel

President

4 past transactions

Logidoo

Grant in 2024
Logidoo operates a digital logistics marketplace that connects African markets through smart logistics solutions. The company's platform facilitates the shipping of parcels via regular shuttles between Africa and Europe, enabling users to compare offers for sending and receiving goods. It provides a secure, reliable, and cost-effective logistics experience, allowing clients to track their parcels in real-time. This innovative approach aims to streamline logistics processes and enhance connectivity 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.
The African Centre for a Green Economy is at the forefront of driving the green and well-being economy in Africa.
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