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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About International Development Research Centre

Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve lives and livelihoods in the developing world. Bringing together the right partners around opportunities for impact, IDRC builds leaders for today and tomorrow and helps drive large-scale positive change. IDRC was established by an act of Canada’s parliament in 1970 to help developing countries find solutions to their challenges. The International Development Research Centre Act describes the Centre’s mandate: “to initiate, encourage, support, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.” The Centre is governed by …

Headquarters
Cairo
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Egypt
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 33

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Common questions

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International Development Research Centre is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. It is registered with the official charity registry of Egypt. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

International Development Research Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Egypt is 33/100.

International Development Research Centre is located in Cairo, Egypt.

International Development Research Centre is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

International Development Research Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve lives and livelihoods in the developing world. Bringing together the right partners around opportunities for impact, IDRC builds leaders for today and tomorrow and helps drive large-scale positive change. IDRC was established by an act of Canada’s parliament in 1970 to help developing countries find solutions to their challenges. The International Development Research Centre Act describes the Centre’s mandate: “to initiate, encourage, support, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical, and other knowledge to the economic and... International Development Research Centre is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Egypt.

Among science & technology charities registered in Egypt: International Development Research Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 33/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

مكافحة المراقبة الرقمية من جانب اللاجئين من ميانمار في تايلاند - fmreview.org
Aug 2024
www.fmreview.org
المجتمع المَنسي: الفلسطينيون في مصر - Al-Shabaka
Jun 2011
al-shabaka.org

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News and media coverage
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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 17, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

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Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
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Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
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Methodology

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Quick facts about International Development Research Centre

What is International Development Research Centre?
International Development Research Centre is a science & technology non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve lives and livelihoods in the developing world. Bringing together the right partners around opportunities for impact, IDRC builds leaders for today and tomorrow and helps drive large-scale positive change. IDRC was established by an act of Canada’s parliament in 1970 to help developing countries find solutions to their challenges. The International Development Research Centre Act describes the Centre’s mandate: “to initiate, encourage, support, and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical, and other knowledge to the economic and social advancement of those regions.” The Centre is governed by a board of up to 14 governors, whose chairperson reports to Canada’s parliament through the Minister of International Development. Our head office is in Ottawa, Canada. Four regional offices help ensure the relevance of our work. They are located in Cairo, Egypt; Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; and New Delhi, India. | Acronym: IDRC
Where is International Development Research Centre located?
Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Is International Development Research Centre trustworthy?
International Development Research Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is International Development Research Centre's website?
http://www.idrc.ca/
Are donations to International Development Research Centre tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.