The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (LEAP)-International Programs

DEADLINE- FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Countries/Region- Africa

International Programs works with global partners to build the capacity of countries in Agriculture and the Environment in terms of: Research, Extension, and Education.

The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP) is a fellowship program, funded by . . . → Read More: The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (LEAP)-International Programs

Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life 2012

Nominations are open for the 2012 WWSF Women’s World Summit Foundation Prize honoring women and women’s groups around the world . . . → Read More: Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life 2012

OECD seeks Video Submissions for 2012 Global Youth Video Competition themed on Education and Skills

OECD is currently inviting video submissions for the 2012 Global Youth Video Competition. . . . → Read More: OECD seeks Video Submissions for 2012 Global Youth Video Competition themed on Education and Skills

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

SEAF seeks Applications for Second African Diaspora Marketplace Grants

Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) is currently inviting applications for the Second African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) grants. . . . → Read More: SEAF seeks Applications for Second African Diaspora Marketplace Grants

International Human Rights Funders Group seeks Session Proposals for the 2012 Conference to be held in San Francisco

International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) invites members to submit session proposals for the Semi-Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco during January 24-25, 2012 focusing on a timely issue in human rights and human rights funding. . . . → Read More: International Human Rights Funders Group seeks Session Proposals for the 2012 Conference to be held in San Francisco

WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.

The law and practice of intellectual property is . . . → Read More: WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics invites research concept notes on “Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts of Environmental Policies”

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is a regional network launched in 1999 and dedicated towards finding solutions for South Asia’s environmental challenges. It makes use of economic tools and analyses to address these challenges. The network also works to connect researchers and institutes in South Asia, working for . . . → Read More: The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics invites research concept notes on “Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts of Environmental Policies”

MFC invites applications from national microfinance networks for Social Performance Start-up Fund

Microfinance Centre (MFC) is a grass-root network of 110 member institutions that play an active role in shaping the microfinance industry in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region.

Members range from banks, non-governmental organizations, social and commercial investors, to development institutions and international PVOs. All share an interest in microfinance, . . . → Read More: MFC invites applications from national microfinance networks for Social Performance Start-up Fund

EVIMalaR seeks applications for Fellowships/Research Resource Grants in Malaria Research

The European Virtual Institute of Malaria Research (EVIMalaR) network invites applications for fellowship awards. Three awards are envisaged and each award will be for 3 years. Current funding indicates that the opportunity for renewal will NOT be possible.

Evimalar is a joint research FP7 Network of Excellence, funded by the European . . . → Read More: EVIMalaR seeks applications for Fellowships/Research Resource Grants in Malaria Research

Proposals sought for a study on ‘The Remittances Framework in Lesotho: Assessment of Polices and Programmes Promoting the Multiplier Effects’

The ACP Observatory on Migration and the Southern African Migration Program (SAMP) have announced a Call for Proposals for a study on ‘The Remittances Framework in Lesotho: Assessment of Polices and Programmes Promoting the Multiplier Effects’.

With the assistance of SAMP, the ACP Observatory is commissioning a study examining the policy . . . → Read More: Proposals sought for a study on ‘The Remittances Framework in Lesotho: Assessment of Polices and Programmes Promoting the Multiplier Effects’

EC Pilot Project “Knowledge Partnerships”: Call for proposals from EU educational entities and companies

European Commission has issued a call for proposals for the Pilot Project “Knowledge Partnerships” program with the aim to facilitate a better structured and systematic interaction between education and innovation through the creation of “Knowledge Alliances” between education and business to develop new curricula addressing innovation skills gaps.

The Pilot Project . . . → Read More: EC Pilot Project “Knowledge Partnerships”: Call for proposals from EU educational entities and companies

World Summit Youth Awards 2011 now open for registration

Registration is now open for World Summit Youth Awards 2011 that are open to young people (under the age of 30 years from any of the UN member states) that have developed any sort of innovative project or product using information technology aimed at helping their community.

You may be a . . . → Read More: World Summit Youth Awards 2011 now open for registration

OECD- CRP announces Conference Sponsorship Funding – 2012 for agriculture, forestry and fisheries scientists

OECD through its flagship Co-operative Research Program (CRP) is actively involved in promoting the exchange of ideas and scientific knowledge between the scientists in the fields of agriculture, food, forests and fisheries. Only citizens of participating member countries of OECD can apply.

Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, . . . → Read More: OECD- CRP announces Conference Sponsorship Funding – 2012 for agriculture, forestry and fisheries scientists

Nominations for Civil Society Alternate Representative to the GAVI Alliance Board

GAVI alliance is looking for representative for it Alliance Board.  GAVI Alliance partners are represented on the Alliance Board, GAVI’s main decision making authority on all matters related to programs and policy development. A Secretariat, based in Geneva, coordinates Alliance activities including policy development and support to countries. The GAVI Alliance was launched . . . → Read More: Nominations for Civil Society Alternate Representative to the GAVI Alliance Board

Nominations invited for the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Steering Committee Members -2011

Global Water Partnership looking for non-water professional from top educational or applied research establishment, international organization, international NGO and private sector have global experience for development to become a member of the Global Water Partnership Steering Committee (SC) -2011.

The Global Water Partnership is an organization which supports a non-profit global . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Steering Committee Members -2011

6th International Conference – “IDEA OF THE YEAR’’ CHALLENGE 2011

“IDEA OF THE YEAR’’ CHALLENGE 2011 seeks to distinguish employees and organizations for their most considerable ideas implemented during the calendar year 2010. The only condition is that shortlisted finalists must be able to attend the Ideas.Arabia annual conference to present their idea & should send at least one member to present . . . → Read More: 6th International Conference – “IDEA OF THE YEAR’’ CHALLENGE 2011

Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute with funding assistance from the Canadian International Development agency (CIDA) is calling for applications for the Action Research Project Grants (ARPG) with a specific objective of supporting applied and participatory research to find local solutions that will have lasting impacts on communities in India by improving the human condition. . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for Action Research Project Grants 2011-2012

The International Tropical Timber Organization’s Fellowship Programme

ITTO (International Tropical Timber Organization) is offering its Fellowship Programme through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund for the promotion of human resource development and strengthening of professional expertise in tropical forestry and related disciplines in member countries.

The goal of the programme is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the . . . → Read More: The International Tropical Timber Organization’s Fellowship Programme

WWSF Prize 2011: Women’s Creativity in Rural Life

The WWSF (Women’s World Summit Foundation) Prize honors women and women’s groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities.

The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureates’ contributions to sustainable development, household food security and peace, thus . . . → Read More: WWSF Prize 2011: Women’s Creativity in Rural Life

2010 Sermon Competition for churches and organizations engaged in the Food for Life Campaign

The churches and organizations engaged in the Food for Life Campaign are repositories of Biblical knowledge and insights that can enrich the entire campaign. The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA) wants to encourage the submission of sermons reflecting on food and faith, as a basis for our actions together.

Any member of . . . → Read More: 2010 Sermon Competition for churches and organizations engaged in the Food for Life Campaign

Young Reporters against Poverty Competition in Europe

The Young Reporters against Poverty is a Europe-wide competition for students of journalism in Europe to submit a written article (1000 words max.) or radio broadcast (MP3 format, 3 minutes max.) in their native language on the subject of ‘EU development assistance.’ The focus should be “aid” (excluding humanitarian or emergency assistance) to . . . → Read More: Young Reporters against Poverty Competition in Europe

Training and Study Session for Human rights Activists in Asia

The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has announced the call for applications for the 14th Annual Training and Study Session for Asian Human Rights Defenders (ATSS).

The ATSS will be held from 17 to 29 October 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The program will help participants working on human . . . → Read More: Training and Study Session for Human rights Activists in Asia

UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights

The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize was established in 2008 with the generous endowment from the City of Bilbao in Spain. It is awarded annually by the Director-General of UNESCO to innovative institutions, organizations and individuals serving to promote a culture of human rights at regional and international levels. The Prize comprises of a monetary award, . . . → Read More: UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights

IHEU-HIVOS Grant Opportunity for Humanist Organizations

The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) in partnership with HIVOS is inviting applications from humanist organizations for funding as part of the IHEU-HIVOS Humanist Network and Development programme 2010. IHEU “is the world union of humanist, rationalist, secularist and atheist organizations with over 100 member organizations in more than 40 countries. IHEU . . . → Read More: IHEU-HIVOS Grant Opportunity for Humanist Organizations

International Reading Association’s Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies

Only for members of the International Reading Association (IRA)

International Reading Association provides funding support to literacy projects in developing countries for its members. Individuals can become members of the Association and access many other benefits from its resource database. Information about membership is available at this link.

“The . . . → Read More: International Reading Association’s Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies

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