Institut Donald J. Savoie
The Institut Donald J. Savoie (IDJS) is a Canadian nonprofit research organization specializing in public policy, public administration, and regional development. Established in 1983 by economist and academic Donald J. Savoie as the Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development (CIRRD), it was later renamed in 2005 to focus on public policy and administration before adopting its current name in 2015 to honor its founder[1][5].

Affiliated with the Université de Moncton, the institute conducts nonpartisan research at regional, national, and international levels, emphasizing governance, federalism, and economic development[1][4]. It collaborates with academic institutions, governments, and organizations such as the OECD, World Bank, and United Nations[5].

Research Focus
The IDJS examines challenges in public sector effectiveness, institutional accountability, and regional disparities, particularly in Atlantic Canada and Acadie[4][5]. Its work informs policy development through publications, including books like Democracy in Canada: The Disintegration of Our Institutions and Governing from the Centre: The Concentration of Power in Canadian Politics, authored by Savoie[3].

Governance and Legacy
Led by Savoie, the institute has advised governments in Canada, Brazil, China, and others, alongside training researchers and contributing to academic curricula at the Université de Moncton[1][5]. Savoie, a Companion of the Order of Canada, holds the Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance at the university[3][5].

Name Evolution

• 1983–2005: Canadian Institute for Research on Regional Development (CIRRD)
• 2005–2015: Canadian Institute for Research on Public Policy and Public Administration
• 2015–present: Institut Donald J. Savoie[1][5]

Registration number 107507899RR0001 designates its status as a nonprofit under the Canada Revenue Agency.