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Drawing on original field work in cities across the rapidly urbanizing global South, the book examines the contribution of urban agriculture and city farming to livelihoods and food security.

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This book will be of interest to researchers, decision-makers, policy advisors, and educators in science, technology, and innovation studies, as well as to development practitioners and professionals around the world.

Read more of the article entitled 'FUELLING ECONOMIC GROWTH - The Role of Public–Private Sector Research in Development'

When poor countries try to make their case in policy deliberations of global institutions, they often have trouble getting their message across. To help address this problem, IDRC began funding the research program of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (the G-24).

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Hangzhou, China, May 11, 2009: Zhejiang University today was witness to a unique China-India collaboration which will address the growing rural-urban inequality and ensure inclusive growth.

Read more of the article entitled 'Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to support innovations for inclusive growth in China and India'

SINGAPORE, February 25, 2009 — A new map has been released which shows the regions of Southeast Asia most vulnerable to climate change.

Read more of the article entitled 'Mapping Climate Change Vulnerability in Southeast Asia'