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Investing in education for young children generates high returns, particularly when compared to equivalent investments made at later stages in life.

Substantial improvements in access to education in sub-Saharan Africa have not yet translated into improved learning and life outcomes for marginalized children, especially girls, in underserved communities.

This project will support the Climate and Resilience partnership by covering the operational costs, including salaries and benefits, office costs, and travel of IDRC staff.

The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is a multi-donor initiative supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, IDRC, South Africa’s National Research Foundation, and the German Research Foundation.

Little is known about the behavioural and environmental risk factors of COVID-19 because of a lack of high-quality epidemiological data.

Different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic present governments and decision-makers across low- and middle-income countries with distinct challenges.

This project aims to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on national economies and determine the effectiveness of current and potential policy responses in 11 developing countries around the world.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant challenge that requires a global response informed by evidence.

This project will support the efforts of the African Leadership Centre to respond to the gendered inequalities in leadership in higher education, research, and science systems in Africa.

The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is a multi-donor initiative supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, IDRC, South Africa’s National Research Foundation, and the German Research Foundation.

The Science Granting Councils Initiative in sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is a multi-donor initiative developed jointly by IDRC, the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, and South Africa’s National Research Foundation.

This project will enhance the use of data from existing household surveys by government officials to analyze the education sector and encourage policymakers to leverage the resulting knowledge on gender, equity, and inclusion to inform their policy decisions.

The Agricultural Model Inter-comparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) is the research initiative of a consortium led by Columbia University, together with other North American, European, and Southern research institutes.

Despite progressive legal provisions on gender-based violence in Malawi and Zimbabwe, women continue to experience high rates of violence because the relevant laws are not always effectively enforced.

Despite government initiatives to reduce gender disparities in higher education in Zimbabwe, persistent gaps remain, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-related fields.

Mangoes are an important source of nutritious food and employment in sub-Saharan Africa.

Zimbabwe, once a vibrant and dynamic society, has undergone various socio-economic challenges over the past two decades, with huge impacts on its population and especially on youths.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s most pressing challenges include both the development of skills and sustainable governance systems.