Kapil Kapoor

Dr. Kapil Kapoor is regional director for Asia with Canada’s International Development Research Centre. He has a PhD in economics and three decades’ experience in international development, including senior roles at the African Development Bank and World Bank.

Global health’s next frontier is research, not just aid

As global health threats become more complex and interconnected, Canada can strengthen health security at home and abroad by investing in locally led research and scientific partnerships.

opinion | BY KAPIL KAPOOR | August 5, 2026