International Development Research Centre (IDRC) bulletin May 2012

In this issue, learn about a public lecture IDRC is hosting on May 22 with Mahmoud Solh, Director General of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas. Dr Solh will talk about how the Arab Spring has increased the challenges to food security.

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Events
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Public lecture with the Director of ICARDA

On May 22, IDRC is hosting a public lecture by Dr Mahmoud Solh, Director General of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas. Dr Solh will talk about how the Arab Spring has increased the challenges to food security.

IDRC events on YouTube
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Missed the public lecture by Carlos Pérez del Castillo? Watch the video from this event and more on IDRC's YouTube channel.

Feature articles
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Access to information gains ground in Africa

The “ATI in Africa” initiative is investigating to what extent citizens are gaining access to information through environment and natural resource laws and institutions.

Research and resources
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Books explore alternatives to the delivery of public services

The IDRC-funded Municipal Services Project launched two books in March 2012 exploring alternatives to the delivery of basic public services. Both books are available for free online. Alternatives to Privatisation

Development Research Works

Read the latest and final blog post by Rohinton Medhora on new approaches to development research.

IDRC Books
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Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions in the Global South
Understanding the links between sustainability and poverty reduction becomes imperative as problems caused by urbanization, environmental degradation, and poverty increase. This book's case studies outline concrete strategies for sustainable urban living and design. Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions in the Global South

Researcher profile
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Poorvi Chitalkar
IDRC awardee Poorvi Chitalkar investigates the effectiveness of public interest litigation in India — a tool to help marginalized groups gain greater access to courts. Poorvi Chitalkar

Published: 16 May 2012

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