Institut de recherche pour le développement

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The Institut de recherche pour le développement/IRD ("Institute of research for development") [1] is a French public science and technology research institute under the joint authority of the French ministries in charge of research and overseas development.

The IRD has three main missions: research, consultancy and training.

It conducts scientific programs contributing to the sustainable development of the countries of the South, with an emphasis on the relationship between man and the environment.

The IRD's scientific activities are organised through five departments :

Earth and Environment
Research units and service units list
Living Resources
Research units and service units list
Societies and Health
Research units and service units list
Expertise and consulting
Support and training

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