International Research & Exchanges Board
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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.[1]
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.[2][3][4] IREX conducted scholarly exchanges between the US and the Soviet Union until the fall of the Iron Curtain.[2]
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, IREX implemented projects to support democratic reforms and strengthen organizations.[5] 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.[6][7][8]
Activities
IREX designs and implements programs that focus on civil society, education, gender, governance, leadership, media, technology, and youth.[9]
These programs include the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders,[10][11] the World Smarts STEM Challenge,[12][13] and Learn to Discern, which has been discussed for its approach to helping citizens recognize disinformation and fake news.[14][15][16]
See also
- Human development
- International education
- Leadership development
- Media development
- Media literacy
- Positive youth development
- Soft power
References
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