As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), headquartered in Ottawa, champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. It invests in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize our global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. It has regional offices in Montevideo, Nairobi, Dakar, Amman, and New Delhi.