The Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD; Institute of research for development) is a French

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 public science and technology research institute

Research institute

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 under the joint authority of the French ministries in charge of research and overseas development.

It was created as the 'Office de la recherche scientifique et technique outre-mer (ORSTOM)' in 1943.

Member of the UniverSud Paris

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Missions

The IRD institute has three main missions: research on world development, overseas 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.

Organisation

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

• Earth and Environment
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• Living Resources
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• Societies and Health
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• Expertise and consulting
• Support and training