Call for Abstracts at the Third ISIE Asia-Pacific Meeting 2012 Asia-Pacific toward Eco-Industrial Development

Call for Abstracts are invited at The Third ISIE Asia-Pacific Meeting 2012 Asia-Pacific Toward Eco-Industrial Development from October 20 to 21, 2012 at Beijing, China.

The main aim of the Asia-Pacific ISIE Meeting series is to enhance communication, collaboration and network among academia, industry and government. These members are interested in . . . → Read More: Call for Abstracts at the Third ISIE Asia-Pacific Meeting 2012 Asia-Pacific toward Eco-Industrial Development

International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology (ICBET 2012)

The 2nd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology (ICBET 2012) will be organized from Hong Kong, China from 2 to 3 June, 2012. The ICBET 2012 is organized by Asia-Pacific Chemical and Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES).

The main aim of the ICBET 2012 conference series is to offer . . . → Read More: International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology (ICBET 2012)

International Technology Transfer Conference to be organized in China

International Technology Transfer Conference (ICT) is being organized from 2-3 April 2012 at Beijing in China.  The main aim of this conference is to build up a service platform for international cooperation in technology transfer and joint innovation. The event will be organized at British Embassy Beijing China.

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ECSEL invites Social Entrepreneurs from China to Join the Group

ECSEL is especially looking for an entrepreneur with a business that works to address social or environmental problems in China. . . . → Read More: ECSEL invites Social Entrepreneurs from China to Join the Group

EC invites Grant Proposals for Environmental Governance in China

European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals inviting concept notes at first stage for projects that would help in enabling the development of Partnerships Projects . . . → Read More: EC invites Grant Proposals for Environmental Governance in China

EC Call for Proposals to support NSAs in China to tackle the Challenges posed to Rural and Urban Communities by the Rapid Urbanization Process

European Commission under its Non-State Actors and Local Authorities NSA/LA in Development Program has issued a restricted call for proposals seeking concept notes . . . → Read More: EC Call for Proposals to support NSAs in China to tackle the Challenges posed to Rural and Urban Communities by the Rapid Urbanization Process

Danish Govt. Grants Opportunity for Bilateral Network Activities in R&D with China, India, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil and the Republic of Korea

Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education has issued a third call seeking applications under the International Network Program aimed at boosting collaboration on science and innovation between researchers from Denmark and researchers . . . → Read More: Danish Govt. Grants Opportunity for Bilateral Network Activities in R&D with China, India, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil and the Republic of Korea

UNAIDS, China seeking a Coordinating Agency to manage the Civil Society Small Grants

UNAIDS, China is seeking proposals from organizations to manage and coordinate the civil society small grants project for World AIDS Day 2011. On the eve of World AIDS Day 2011, UNAIDS will be making funding available for small grants to support projects implemented by Chinese civil society and community groups. . . . → Read More: UNAIDS, China seeking a Coordinating Agency to manage the Civil Society Small Grants

Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers

The 3rd Conference of the Asian Borderlands Research Network on Connections, Corridors, and Communities has issued a call for papers. The conference will be held in October 2012 in Kunming, China. . . . → Read More: Asian Borderlands Research Network Conference invites papers

FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa

The FAHAMU, a network of social justice issues, has started a collaborative research project on comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa. FAHAMU invites proposals from African individuals and institutions for this project in some specific thematic areas. Four research grants are available for the award. Interested individuals can . . . → Read More: FAHAMU Invites Proposals for Collaborative Research Project on Comparative African Perspectives on China and Other Emerging Powers in Africa

Teach For China seeks applications for two year fellowships to work in poor and under-resourced schools in China

Teach for China (TFC) is currently seeking applications for its 2012 Fellowship program from graduates of all backgrounds and career interests – who will excel in the classroom and become future leaders. The fellowships are open to recent graduates as well as working professionals to serve for two-years in China’s most under-resourced schools.

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China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries

China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries . . . → Read More: China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries

Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently resolved its disputes with China over corruption in this “authoritarian” country and has decided to resume funding for programs aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases. The move has is seen as a relief for this source of embarrassment for Beijing.

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The Alliance for Global Education, LLC invites applications for China and India special spring 2012 scholarship program

The Alliance is currently accepting applications for a special scholarship to be applied to the spring 2012 semester of the Globalization Then and Now: Xi’an and the Silk Road program or the Public Health and Indian Studies program at Manipal University.  The $7,000 merit and need-based scholarship is open to all spring 2012 . . . → Read More: The Alliance for Global Education, LLC invites applications for China and India special spring 2012 scholarship program

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for German Chancellor Fellowships for prospective leaders from the US, China and Russian Federation

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) is currently seeking applications for German Chancellor Fellowships for prospective leaders. About ten fellowships are on offer for prospective leaders from the USA, the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. The funds for the fellowships are offered by the German Federal Foreign Office, while the . . . → Read More: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for German Chancellor Fellowships for prospective leaders from the US, China and Russian Federation

China launches first national volunteer association of the country

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China just a couple of months back launched its first national volunteer association named China Volunteers Association (CVA) at the Great Hall of People. The CVA has been created to promote the volunteerism culture among the people of China for social development and solidarity.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator and . . . → Read More: China launches first national volunteer association of the country

The PepsiCo Foundation pledges $5 million funding to provide access to clean water in China’s rural areas

Sourced From: http://www.marketwatch.com

The PepsiCo Foundation recently announced that it will provide $5 million grant aimed at supporting the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the purpose of enabling rural communities in China to get access to clean water. The grant – which will be awarded over a three-year period and administered by Give2Asia, . . . → Read More: The PepsiCo Foundation pledges $5 million funding to provide access to clean water in China’s rural areas

JICA President Sadako Ogata Visits China

During her one week stay, Mrs. Ogata will tour JICA projects in the northeast region, meet government and professional personnel and deliver a lecture at a Beijing university. Press Releases – JICA

Wenhui Award for Education Innovation: Reaching the Marginalized in Basic Education

The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) and the National Commission of the People’s Republic of Chaina for UNESCO have jointly established the UNESCO-APEID Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation. Individuals and institutions from the UNESCO member states in Asia and the Pacific region that have designed and implemented significant educational . . . → Read More: Wenhui Award for Education Innovation: Reaching the Marginalized in Basic Education

UNESCO Literacy Prizes

UNESCO has announced two international prizes in the field of the literacy. Projects related to literacy from member states can be submitted for these prizes. They will be awarded at a ceremony to be held on the occasion of the International Literacy Day. The prizes are:

The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (2 . . . → Read More: UNESCO Literacy Prizes

NGOs invited to apply for Tobacco Control Grants

As part of its global initiative to reduce tobacco in low- and middle-income countries, the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use has launched a grants program to support “projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions.” Managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign . . . → Read More: NGOs invited to apply for Tobacco Control Grants

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