International Research & Exchanges Board

















































IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)
IREX Logo Color-H.png
Founded 1968[1]
Type 501(c)3
Focus Education, independent media, civil society
Location

  • Washington, DC, United States
Area served
International
Product International development
Key people
 Kristin Lord (President) [2]
Revenue
$70,206,999[3]
Employees
400 [4]
Website www.irex.org

The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is an international, nonprofit organization that specializes in global education and development. IREX works with partners in more than 100 countries.[4]




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Activities


  • 3 See also


  • 4 References


  • 5 External links





History


IREX was established in 1968 by the American Council of Learned Societies, the Ford Foundation, the Social Science Research Council, and the US Department of State.[5][6][7] IREX conducted scholarly exchanges between the US and the Soviet Union until the fall of the Iron Curtain.[8]


After the collapse of the Soviet Union, IREX implemented projects to support democratic reforms and strengthen organizations.[9] IREX administered programs to conduct educational exchanges, strengthen civil society in developing countries, increase internet access, and provide training and support to journalists and media organizations.[10][11][12]



Activities


IREX designs and implements programs that focus on civil society, education, gender, governance, leadership, media, technology, and youth.[13]


These programs include the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders,[14][15] the World Smarts STEM Challenge,[16][17] and Learn to Discern, which has been discussed for its approach to helping citizens recognize disinformation and fake news.[18][19][20]



See also



  • Human development

  • International education

  • Leadership development

  • Media development

  • Media literacy

  • Positive youth development

  • Soft power



References




  1. ^ Sherry Lee Mueller and Mark Overmann, Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development, 2nd ed. (Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2014).


  2. ^ Kristin M. Lord, IREX.


  3. ^ "INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARD INC" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 25 August 2017..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  4. ^ ab "International Research and Exchanges Board Profile". Guide Star. Retrieved June 17, 2017.


  5. ^ Richmond, Yale (2004). Cultural Exchange and the Cold War: Raising the Iron Curtain. University Park, PA: Penn State University Press.


  6. ^ Engerman, David (2009). Know Your Enemy: The Rise and Fall of America’s Soviet Experts. New York: Oxford University Press.


  7. ^ Capodilupo, Lucia (1984). "IREX in Romania: Overview of Programs to Date and Plans for the Future". Economy, Society, and Culture in Contemporary Romania.


  8. ^ Richmond, Yale (2004). Cultural Exchange and the Cold War: Raising the Iron Curtain. University Park, PA: Penn State University Press.


  9. ^ Mendelson, Sarah, ed. (2002). The Power and Limits of NGOs: A Critical Look at Building Democracy in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. New York: Columbia University Press.


  10. ^ Ruffin, M. Holt (1999). The Post-Soviet Handbook: A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet Resources. Seattle: University of Washington Press.


  11. ^ Ruffin, M. Holt (1999). Civil Society in Central Asia. Seattle: University of Washington Press.


  12. ^ Josephi, Beate, ed. (2010). Journalism Education in Countries with Limited Media Freedom. New York: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers.


  13. ^ "International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)". Devex. Retrieved September 18, 2017.


  14. ^ Schneidman, Whitney (July 19, 2016). "The Young African Leaders Initiative: Soft Power, Smart Power". Brookings Institution. Retrieved September 18, 2017.


  15. ^ Ritter, Mario (March 20, 2017). "Exchange Program Builds Ties between US, Africa". Voice of America. Retrieved September 18, 2017.


  16. ^ Ingber, Sasha (March 23, 2017). "Science-Loving Teens from Ghana and DC Geek Out Together". NPR. Retrieved September 18, 2017.


  17. ^ Brouillette, Julia (March 16, 2017). "DC, Ghanian Students Team Up for STEM Challenge, Water Solution". Washington Times. Retrieved September 18, 2017.


  18. ^ Lucas, Edward (2016). Winning the Information War: Techniques and Counter-strategies to Russian Propaganda in Central and Eastern Europe. Washington, DC: Center for European Policy Analysis.


  19. ^ Copeland, Paul (2016). Factual Entertainment: How to Make Media Literacy Popular. London: Legatum Institute.


  20. ^ Jankowicz, Nina (March 31, 2017). "Our Biggest Mistake in the Fight Against Fake News". Washington Post. Retrieved September 18, 2017.



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