International Research & Exchanges Board

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]

IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)
Founded1968[1]
Type501(c)3
FocusEducation, independent media, civil society
Location
Area served
International
ProductInternational development
Key people
Kristin Lord (President) [2]
Revenue
$70,206,999[3]
Employees
400 [4]
Websitewww.irex.org

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.[5]

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, IREX implemented projects to support democratic reforms and strengthen organizations.[8] 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.[9][10][11]

Activities

IREX designs and implements programs that focus on civil society, education, gender, governance, leadership, media, technology, and youth.[12]

These programs include the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders,[13][14] the World Smarts STEM Challenge,[15][16] and Learn to Discern, which has been discussed for its approach to helping citizens recognize disinformation and fake news.[17][18][19]

See also

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.
  4. "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. ISBN 0271046678.
  6. Engerman, David (2009). Know Your Enemy: The Rise and Fall of America's Soviet Experts. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199717231.
  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. 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. ISBN 9780231505833.
  9. Ruffin, M. Holt (1999). The Post-Soviet Handbook: A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet Resources. Seattle: University of Washington Press. ISBN 9780295999760.
  10. Ruffin, M. Holt (1999). Civil Society in Central Asia. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 320. ISBN 9780295977959. irex.
  11. Josephi, Beate, ed. (2010). Journalism Education in Countries with Limited Media Freedom. New York: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers. ISBN 9781433110849.
  12. "International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)". Devex. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  13. Schneidman, Whitney (July 19, 2016). "The Young African Leaders Initiative: Soft Power, Smart Power". Brookings Institution. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  14. Ritter, Mario (March 20, 2017). "Exchange Program Builds Ties between US, Africa". Voice of America. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  15. Ingber, Sasha (March 23, 2017). "Science-Loving Teens from Ghana and DC Geek Out Together". NPR. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  16. Brouillette, Julia (March 16, 2017). "DC, Ghanian Students Team Up for STEM Challenge, Water Solution". Washington Times. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  17. 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.
  18. Copeland, Paul (2016). Factual Entertainment: How to Make Media Literacy Popular. London: Legatum Institute.
  19. Jankowicz, Nina (March 31, 2017). "Our Biggest Mistake in the Fight Against Fake News". Washington Post. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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