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StoryEducation Development Science and Technology10 years after its foundation, ISTEAH is revolutionizing Haitian higher education.
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NewsDevelopment Science and TechnologyISTEAH professor completes first year as UNESCO Chair in HaitiRose-Michelle Smith said that her first year as UNESCO Chair of Women and Science for Development in Haiti has been both a rewarding and constructive experience.Date
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EventsScience and Technology Food and AgricultureShowcasing the work of IVVN-IDRC Fellowship recipients
Join us to celebrate the work of the first cohort of IVVN/IDRC fellows.
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PerspectivesScience and Technology Governance DevelopmentGovernment AI Readiness Index: Equal implementation needed to reduce global inequalitiesWith the right policies and institutions, governments can reduce inequality and share benefits of AI.
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Research in ActionGender Natural Resources Science and TechnologyExpanding business opportunities for youth in the fish and poultry sectors in Kenya
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Research in ActionScience and Technology Information and CommunicationArtificial intelligence for development
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Research in ActionScience and TechnologyEmpowerment through research: IDRC’s 10th Annual Public Meeting
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StorySocial Policy Evaluation Science and TechnologyResearch Quality Plus: A holistic approach to evaluating researchA new approach for evaluating research intended for the “real world."
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StoryScience and Technology Health Natural Resources Governance Development EconomicsArtificial intelligence and human development
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ICT innovation needs solid relationships
ICT innovation needs solid relationships
“It looks obvious,” says 2017 IDRC Research Award Recipient Victor Oteku, “but the importance of personal connections is very strong in establishing partnerships for technological innovation in Kenya.” Working in IDRC’s Regional Office for Sub-Saharan Africa, Oteku’s research sought to uncover socio-political and economic factors that shape partnerships for technological innovation in Kenya.
Oteku chose the information and communication technology sector for his study because of its high value to innovation and its contributions to growth in other sectors. The Kenyan government is also focusing on scientific and technological innovation in its long-term development plan, he says.
“Partnerships are mutual and synergetic collaborations geared toward a common goal,” says Oteku. The online survey he conducted showed that economic factors had the biggest influence on partnerships. Interviews and focus group discussions, however, “suggested that socio-cultural factors had a stronger influence.” Personal relationships, in particular, can determine success or failure. He concluded that all those involved need to work toward formal but open and flexible partnerships.
While a research awardee, Oteku also helped develop a proposal in support of the multi-funder Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa. These councils are central to funding and catalyzing research and innovation.
Personally, “I nurtured the values of tolerance, cooperation, and hard work just by observing my colleagues do their jobs,” says Oteku. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been here.”
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Research in ActionHealth Gender Science and TechnologyUnderstanding the dynamics of gender equality and eHealth
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Research in ActionHealth Gender Science and TechnologyInnovations are bringing better health within reach
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Research in ActionInformation and Communication Science and Technology Economics GenderThe future of work
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PerspectivesFood and Agriculture Governance Science and Technology GenderInvest in women to reduce post-harvest losses
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Research in ActionScience and Technology Information and Communication GenderData to change the world
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Research in ActionHealth Science and TechnologyLeveraging technology to reduce health inequities in Kenya
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Research in ActionScience and Technology Information and CommunicationDefusing the rumour mill, digitallyDate
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Research in ActionDevelopment Economics Environment Food and Agriculture Governance Health Information and Communication Natural Resources Science and TechnologyInnovative grants program teams up Canadian and Latin American researchersCanadian and Latin American researchers are jointly pursuing knowledge in a variety of disciplines, generating ideas and building international networks.Date
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Research in ActionDevelopment Economics Natural Resources Food and Agriculture Health Science and TechnologyCanada-Africa grants spur novel ideas, networksShort-term collaborations between Canadian and African researchers has generated compelling results on such pressing issues as maternal and child health, climate change impacts, and alternative energy sources. The Canada Africa Research Exchange Grants (CAREG) program fostered collaborations between researchers in seven African countries and counterparts at universities in Ontario, Québec, and Manitoba. Managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) with financial support from IDRC, CAREG set out to strengthen international partnerships and emerging networks involving African and Canadian academic researchers.Date
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BooksNatural Resources Science and TechnologyConservation and Sustainable Development: Linking Practice and Policy in Eastern AfricaPublication Date
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BooksEnvironment Science and Technology Food and AgricultureThe Custodians of Biodiversity: Sharing Access to and Benefits of Genetic ResourcesPublication Date
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Research in ActionInformation and Communication Science and Technology GenderWhat determines ICT access in the Philippines?
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BooksHealth Science and TechnologyNet Gain: A New Method for Preventing Malaria DeathsPublication Date
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BooksScience and Technology Information and CommunicationAccess to Knowledge in Africa: The Role of CopyrightPublication Date
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