Jean Lebel

Jean Lebel serves as an Associate Professor and Fellow at the Montreal Institute of International Studies, University of Quebec at Montreal. His current institutional affiliations include:

• Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Institut de la Francophonie pour le développement durable (IFDD)
• Member of the Board of Directors of Développement International Desjardins
• Advisory member of the Science and Policy Forum of the Government of Quebec
• Member of the Advisory Committee of the Conference of Montreal (FEIA)
• Contributor to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM) blog

His research focuses on bridging international development research with public policy formulation, with particular emphasis on global health innovation and environmental sustainability. Lebel's work systematically addresses how scientific evidence can directly improve human health outcomes, environmental protection, socio-economic conditions, and educational frameworks through policy implementation.

Throughout his career, Lebel has pioneered strategic partnerships between multilateral organizations, bilateral agencies, and private sector entities to accelerate research impact in development contexts. His leadership in creating scientific collaboration frameworks demonstrates consistent innovation in translating academic research into actionable policy solutions across multiple continents.

As former President and CEO of Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) from 2013-2023, Lebel directed significant research funding toward sustainable development challenges while mentoring emerging scholars through initiatives like the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation mentorship program (2016). His governance roles across Francophone development institutions and Quebec government advisory bodies reflect deep integration of academic expertise with practical policy development.