IFS SUPPORTS YOUNG WOMEN RESEARCHERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Global statistics indicate that women are unequally represented in research as well as in the planning, development and application of science.

IFS SUPPORTS YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH MENTORING AND WORKSHOPS

Through research grants, workshops and mentoring, IFS supports young developing country scientists to establish their research careers.

IFS SUPPORTS RESEARCH ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SCARCE WATER RESOURCES

Water, food, agriculture, sanitation and poverty are connected and should be addressed together for sustainable futures.

IFS SUPPORTS RESEARCH ON BIOLOGICAL AND WATER RESOURCES

Livelihoods, development and biological resources are inextricably linked - IFS supports issues broadly related to biological or water resources.

IFS SUPPORTS RESEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY

In the coming 40 years, the challenge is to increase food supply by 70% amid crises in water and energy, conservation and biodiversity loss and a changing climate.

IFS Publications

IFS Annual Reports

	IFS Annual Report 2010 (including a summary of IFS Strategy 2011-2020)	(48 page PDF file; 1.4 MB)
	IFS Annual Report 2009	(60 page PDF file; 2.8 MB)
	IFS Annual Report 2008	(52 page PDF file; 1.1 MB)
	IFS Annual Report 2007	(34 page PDF file; 800 KB)
	IFS Biennial Report 2005-2006	(36 page PDF file; 800 KB)
	IFS Annual Report 2004	(36 page PDF file; 900 KB)
	IFS Annual Report 2003	(36 page PDF file; 900 KB)
	IFS Annual Report 2002	(36 page PDF file; 3.5 MB)
	IFS Annual Report 2001	(36 page PDF file; 2.1 MB)
	IFS Annual Report 2000	(36 page PDF file; 515 KB)

IFS Impact Studies (MESIA)

IFS Impact Studies measure the impact of IFS activities in developing countries and indicate opportunities for future initiatives and investment. The method of analysis, the "Monitoring and Evaluation System for Impact Assessment" (MESIA) has been specifically developed for the evaluation of the capacity strengthening efforts of IFS.

The IFS Impact Studies also investigate the research environment and working conditions of IFS Grantees, and provide an overview of national science and technology systems.

The analysis is based on data available in the IFS database, scientometric analyses of the scientific output of IFS Grantees, questionnaire surveys, and interviews with scientists and policy makers.

Published Impact Studies (MESIA Reports):

Report No. 9 (February 2009)
Science in Vietnam
An assessment of IFS grants, young scientists and the research environment
(80 page PDF file; 1.75 MB)

Report No. 8 (November, 2008)
IFS and OPCW Joint Support to African Scientists
(80 page PDF file; 1.5 MB)

Report No. 7 (June, 2006)
Evaluation of IFS Food Science Area
(64 page PDF file: 1 MB)

Report No. 6 (April, 2006)
Summary of IFS Impact Studies Nos. 1-5
(28 page PDF file; 0.2 MB)

Report No. 5 (October, 2003)
Scientific Research Capacity in Cameroon
An Assessment of IFS Support
(72 page PDF file; 0.4 MB)

[Report No. 5 in French]
Les capacités de recherche scientifique au Cameroun
Une évaluation de l'impact des activités de l'IFS
(40 page PDF file; 0.4 MB)

Report No. 4 (October, 2002)
Strengthening Science Capacity in Tanzania - An Impact Analysis of IFS Support
(108 page PDF file; 0.6 MB)

Report No. 3 (December, 2001)
IFS Impact in Mexico - 25 years of support to scientists
(156 page PDF file; size: 1.5 MB)

Report No. 2 (May, 2001)
Questionnaire Survey of African Scientists
IFS Grantees and INCO Beneficiaries
(92 page PDF file; 0.9 MB)

[Report No. 2 in French]
Les chercheurs africains: Une enquête questionnaire
Boursiers IFS et bénéficiaires INCO
(92 page PDF file; 1 MB)

Report No. 1 (April, 2000)
MESIA: Conceptual Framework and Guidelines
(38 page PDF file; 0.8 MB)

Other Publications

IFS Strategy 2011-2020

External Evaluation of IFS 2010

External Evaluation of IFS 2001

Developing Science, Science for Development - IFS 30 years