International Conference on Public Policy and Governance-publication opportunities

Deadline:30 March 2012.

Countries/Region:INDIA

The conference explores and assesses emergent governing principles in different sectors and areas of social policy in order to understand the drivers of policy making and change, policy implementation and response, and policy planning. The aim is to bring several perspectives together in order to . . . → Read More: International Conference on Public Policy and Governance-publication opportunities

The Call for Papers (CFP) for AthCon 2012

The Call for Papers are invited for AthCon 2012 which will be organized at Athens, Greece from 3 to 4th May, 2012 will only be open for a 30-for ay window. As AthCon is a single track conference this year, we are expecting fierce competition.

The CFP program committee is comprised . . . → Read More: The Call for Papers (CFP) for AthCon 2012

Catholic Relief Services: Call for Applications for ICT Conference

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is organizing the 2012 ICT4D (Information Communication and Technology for Development) Conference on 27 March 2012 at Kigali, Rwanda.

This conference will provide a space where solution providers, development practitioners, international donors and government agencies can come together and learn about successfully deployed solutions and sustainable . . . → Read More: Catholic Relief Services: Call for Applications for ICT Conference

Legacy Internationals- Legislative Fellows Program

DEADLINE- January 9, 2012.

Countries/Region- Egypt, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman and the US

Legacy is pleased to announce that our highly successful Legislative Fellows Program (LFP-MENA)will again take place in 2012-2014. This two-way citizen exchange program is a capacity building and professional development initiative that develops organizational and leadership skills, . . . → Read More: Legacy Internationals- Legislative Fellows Program

CIDA seeking Grant Proposals for Projects to Improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Afghanistan

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is currently inviting proposals from eligible organizations for projects that would help in improving maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition in Afghanistan. The agency aims to strengthen communities’ capacity to respond to the nutritional needs and priorities of women and children as part of the Basic Package . . . → Read More: CIDA seeking Grant Proposals for Projects to Improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Afghanistan

The White House Fellows Program Office seeks Applications from Eligible US Citizens for the Fellowship Program

The White House Fellows Program Office is currently inviting applications from eligible candidates from US for the fellowship program. This prestigious program offers fellows a chance to contribute to the nation as greater leaders in their respective communities, professions, and in public service. After the completion of the program, fellows become more experienced . . . → Read More: The White House Fellows Program Office seeks Applications from Eligible US Citizens for the Fellowship Program

Canadian International Development Agency becomes a member of International Aid Transparency Initiative

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has joined the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) that aims to improve the public availability . . . → Read More: Canadian International Development Agency becomes a member of International Aid Transparency Initiative

Overseas Development Institute Fellowship Scheme 2012-2014

The Overseas Development Institute offers the Fellowship Scheme to provide governments of developing countries with high calibre junior professional economists . . . → Read More: Overseas Development Institute Fellowship Scheme 2012-2014

Talentprogramme 2012: Opportunity for Civil Servants working in a local government

Talent for Governance has announced a call for applications for the Talent for Governance Programme 2012 which provides an opportunity . . . → Read More: Talentprogramme 2012: Opportunity for Civil Servants working in a local government

Uplands Program seeks abstracts for “Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountain Areas” Conference

The Uplands Program at Hohenheim University is inviting scientists, government officers, development practitioners and graduate and post-graduate students. . . . → Read More: Uplands Program seeks abstracts for “Sustainable Land Use and Rural Development in Mountain Areas” Conference

USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects

The United States has provided funds worth USD 65 million to the government of Nepal. . . . → Read More: USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects

Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

A Cabinet memorandum, pertaining to ways for raising funds for HIV programs, was prepared by the Kenyan National AIDS Control Council, in March 2011. . . . → Read More: Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

Facts about Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

The Fund was established with an aim to offer financial support to countries to fight with diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. . . . → Read More: Facts about Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants

Human Rights Watch has honoured 48 writers from 24 countries with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants. According to Human Rights Watch, these writers were selected for their commitment to free expression and the courage they showed in the face of persecution. Among the award winners are journalists, bloggers, novelists, poets, and playwrights, as well as . . . → Read More: Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants

Matching Contribution in the Budget

You may have noticed in several Calls for Proposals, donor agencies put a condition that they would be able to fund only 70-80% of the total budget submitted to them for funding. The rest of the 20% should be sourced from elsewhere. Sourcing funding from elsewhere means matching the contribution made by the . . . → Read More: Matching Contribution in the Budget

JICE scholarship opportunity for civilian government employees in target organizations of Philippines

Japanese International Cooperation Center (JICE) under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program. . . . → Read More: JICE scholarship opportunity for civilian government employees in target organizations of Philippines

Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship opportunity for candidates from government sector in Mongolia

Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program is seeking applications from eligible candidates working in various government sector organizations in Mongolia . . . → Read More: Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship opportunity for candidates from government sector in Mongolia

Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Government of Finland in its recently announced program has made a commitment aimed at reforming the country’s development policy to meet the future needs. . . . → Read More: Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs

South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban

The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 17) . . . → Read More: South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban

Airtel Nigeria honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for contributing to the development of education

Source: http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/?p=9501

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider in the country,  has been honoured with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for its active role in the development of education in that country during a ceremony recently held in Lagos.

According to the organisers of the awards, AS+A Communications, Airtel . . . → Read More: Airtel Nigeria honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for contributing to the development of education

DFID’s first UK Aid Match scheme raises £1.7m through ITV talent show for the charity campaign ‘No Child Born to Die”

Source: http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/

Save the Children’s ‘No Child Born to Die’ is the first charity campaign to benefit from the DFID’s UK Aid Match scheme for public donations, announced at the end of June.

The government has committed to double any donations received from Save the Children’s ‘Born to Shine’ televised fundraiser, . . . → Read More: DFID’s first UK Aid Match scheme raises £1.7m through ITV talent show for the charity campaign ‘No Child Born to Die”

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.

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

US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize seeks funding proposals for Community-building to Combat Crime

US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize, invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to advance the US Government’s Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) goal of community building. The proposal will confront the root causes of violence and crime and seek to create the positive cultural and social conditions, which are . . . → Read More: US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize seeks funding proposals for Community-building to Combat Crime

Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative works on a public-private partnership mode. The members are governments World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 20 million or more volunteers have supported the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in its goal to end polio worldwide since its . . . → Read More: Partnership on Polio Eradication by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201108101345.html

A recent survey by led by the Government of Tanzania has revealed startling facts about the abuse of young boys and girls at the hands of adults. Reacting to the survey, UN has encouraged the country’s government to address this issue on a priority basis where about three quarters of youth . . . → Read More: UN encourages Tanzania to address the violence against children after a government led survey reveals startling facts

Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Canada would provide an additional $ 80 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti. Today’s announcement brings Canada’s total response to a potential $ 135 million and involves contributions to the United Nations (UN) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red . . . → Read More: Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake

Irish_Aid: Government announces further humanitarian aid for Pakistan. Read more >> http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/latest_news.asp?article=1651

Irish_Aid: Government announces further humanitarian aid for Pakistan. Read more >> http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/latest_news.asp?article=1651 Twitter / Irish_Aid

Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti

Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti. The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that the Red Cross emergency field hospital, as well as 10 Canadian medical and technical professionals, are now deployed in Haiti and providing medical care. The hospital, set up in Port-au-Prince, will . . . → Read More: Field Hospital Supported by the Government of Canada now Deployed in Haiti

Government of Canada to Match Generosity of Canadians in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will match individual donations to registered Canadian charitable organizations to support humanitarian and early recovery assistance to people affected by the earthquake in Haiti on January 12th. News Releases – CIDA

Government of Canada Announces Initial Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that the Government of Canada will immediately provide up to $ 5 million for urgent humanitarian assistance to Haitians affected by the catastrophic earthquake on January 12th. Media Releases by Category – CIDA

Civil Society

Civil Society comprises of all those civic and social organizations working for the betterment of the society but is completely independent from the state and commercial institutions in the market. Although the definition of term, “civil society” can be complex, it usually refers to those groups which are working collectively for improving the . . . → Read More: Civil Society

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