What does International Development Research Centre do?

The International Development Research Centre advances evidence-based solutions to global development challenges by funding and facilitating applied research in low- and middle-income countries. Its core mission centers on strengthening knowledge systems in the global South, with strategic priorities focused on education equity, policy influence, and systemic change through rigorous evaluation and strategic communication. Key initiatives include the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge & Innovation Exchange and targeted studies on evidence uptake in education systems, all designed to bridge the gap between research findings and real-world policy implementation. The agency primarily procures specialized consulting services to support research design, program evaluation, and strategic communications. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive solicitations for technical expertise in social science research, policy analysis, and public engagement strategy. The procurement structure emphasizes outcome-driven, performance-based engagements rather than commodity-based acquisitions, reflecting a focus on intellectual rigor and adaptive implementation. The International Development Research Centre most frequently targets services under NAICS 541690 (other scientific and technical consulting services), 541820 (public relations agencies), and 541720 (research and development in the social sciences and humanities). These categories reflect its reliance on external expertise to conduct evaluations, disseminate findings, and generate actionable insights. The agency does not employ set-asides and engages a broad range of academic and professional service providers, favoring firms with demonstrated experience in international development contexts and cross-cultural research methodologies. As an agency of the Government of Canada, the International Development Research Centre operates globally with no fixed physical location, coordinating research partnerships across continents. It functions as a standalone entity within the federal government, utilizing open competitive procurement vehicles to engage a diverse ecosystem of researchers, consultants, and knowledge brokers committed to equitable global development.

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International Development Research Centre

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The International Development Research Centre advances evidence-based solutions to global development challenges by funding and facilitating applied research in low- and middle-income countries. Its core mission centers on strengthening knowledge systems in the global South, with strategic priorities focused on education equity, policy influence, and systemic change through rigorous evaluation and strategic communication.

International Development Research Centre

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Recent International Development Research Centre Contracts

Evaluation Services for the InnoVet-AMR 2.0 program

On-Site Event Support in Gammarth, Tunisia

Risk Management Plan Development

Evaluation Design and Analytical Framework Development

Knowledge Translation and Summary Product Development

Draft and Final Evaluation Reporting

Workplan and Milestone Scheduling with Level-of-Effort Analysis

Step Change Final Evaluation

Virtual Interpretation Services

AQUADAPT Mid-Term Evaluation

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Recent International Development Research Centre Contracts

Evaluation Services for the InnoVet-AMR 2.0 program

On-Site Event Support in Gammarth, Tunisia

Risk Management Plan Development

Evaluation Design and Analytical Framework Development

Knowledge Translation and Summary Product Development

Draft and Final Evaluation Reporting

Workplan and Milestone Scheduling with Level-of-Effort Analysis

Step Change Final Evaluation

Virtual Interpretation Services

AQUADAPT Mid-Term Evaluation

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What does International Development Research Centre do?

What contracts does International Development Research Centre award?

How do I do business with International Development Research Centre?

Who are the top contractors for International Development Research Centre?