Policies & Resources

IDRC is committed to ethical practices, transparency, and mitigating conflicts of interest to drive ground-breaking discoveries and solutions in infectious diseases. We focus on combating modern-day slavery and human trafficking, ensuring research collaboration is free from exploitation and safeguarding the integrity of projects. IDRC also holds itself accountable through corporate social responsibility policies, minimising its ecological footprint and promoting sustainable practices. IDRC has developed guidelines for disclosing and managing financial conflicts of interest to maintain transparency and trust.

Compliance with international standards ensures the robustness and credibility of research outputs, paving the way for effective interventions, improved diagnostics, and novel treatment strategies against infectious diseases. IDRC’s comprehensive resources empower researchers to exchange knowledge, collaborate across boundaries, and find solutions to combat infectious diseases, paving the way for a safer, healthier future for all.