Institute for Development Research (IRD)

The Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) is a French public institution under the dual supervision of the Ministries of Higher Education, Research and Foreign Affairs. Since its creation in 1998, IRD has engaged in equitable scientific partnerships with the countries of the South to address global challenges such as pandemics, climate change and humanitarian crises.

IRD conducts interdisciplinary research in a variety of fields, including health, environment, humanities and social sciences. Its activities are oriented towards sustainable development, contributing to the reduction of inequalities and the preservation of ecosystems. The Institute works with many academic institutions, non-governmental organizations and international agencies to build local capacity and promote science for development.

As part of GLOGORENA, IRD is providing its expertise in natural resource governance, particularly in the Congo Basin. This collaboration combines local knowledge with international scientific approaches, thereby promoting sustainable and inclusive management of natural resources.