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ARIACOV: action research project in support of the African response to the Covid-19 epidemic
An action research project in support of the African response to the Covid-19 epidemic (ARIACOV) has just been funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) as part of the "Covid-19 - Health in Common" initiative. This two-year project aims to support the authorities of Benin, Cameroon...
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Assessing El Niño’s impact on fisheries and aquaculture around the world
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Aquaculture at the crossroads of global warming and antimicrobial resistance
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Valérie Verdier is IRDs new Chairman of the Board and CEO
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A committed science
As a French public research institution, IRD upholds a model of equitable scientific partnership with countries of the Global South. It advocates interdisciplinary coordination and civic engagement in scientific endeavour committed to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A leading player in the field of "sustainable science", IRD takes an original approach to research, expertise, training and knowledge-sharing for the benefit of countries and regions, making science and innovation key drivers in their development. Find out more.
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Photo gallery
Our photo library: access over 65,000 royalty-free photos to illustrate your articles
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Video library
Our audiovisual database: watch all the films (co)produced by IRD online
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Publishing
Over 450 files of works published as co-publications or in IRD's own collections, on topics related to development in the Global South
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Portraits
Doctoral students, young team leaders, creators of start-ups: meet the people who've chosen to work with IRD. Discover their talents
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Activity report
Key figures, events, programmes, partnerships and research results that marked IRD's trajectory in 2018
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The Conversation
Find articles published by IRD researchers and their partners on international development issues