| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 373 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
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Introduction : Canada and the "evolution" of development assistance, 1945-70 -- The idea bears fruit, 1967-70 -- IDRC takes shape : David Hopper sets the pace, 1970-77 -- Ivan Head at the helm, part I, 1978-83 : IDRC in high gear : projects, plans, and operations -- Ivan Head redux, 1983-91 : a darkening horizon -- Cutbacks and countermeasures : Keith Bezanson and IDRC in retreat, 1991-97 -- Maureen O'Neil and a new millennium, 1997-2008 : on the road again -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
The book focuses on the International Development Research Centre as a unique institution that has funded research in the developing South--research proposed and undertaken by Southern researchers-- and how, as a result, it has had tremendous impact despite a relatively small budget. The IDRC is much better known in the developing South than in Canada; in many of the roughly 150 countries in which it has provided research funding it has contributed to creating a very positive image of Canada. The centre's arms-length relationship with Canadian government assistance provides it with enormous freedom and flexibility--it was established in 1970 with its own act under the Trudeau government. The IDRC board is one-half international and one-half Canadian and is the only governmental agency in the world that has this structure, giving them unique insight into Southern development issues |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
International Development Research Centre (Canada) -- History
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| SUBJECT |
International Development Research Centre (Canada) fast |
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Economic assistance, Canadian.
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Research -- Developing countries
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Business Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Economic Development.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- General.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Government & Business.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Structural Adjustment.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Economic Policy.
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Economic assistance, Canadian
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Research
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Developing countries
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Harpelle, Ronald N., 1957-
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| ISBN |
9781554583164 |
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1554583160 |
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