UNDP initiates guidebook to address issues on climate change

The UNDP has launched a guidebook which aims at helping decision makers in developing countries to take advantage of the billions pledged to address climate change. “Blending Climate Finance through National Climate Funds” is based on UNDP’s experience in organizing, managing and advising 750 funds and offering services for over US$5 billion which is the amount received through the contributions from multiple donors. . . . → Read More: UNDP initiates guidebook to address issues on climate change

UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields

UNDP is currently inviting applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the roster . . . → Read More: UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields

UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education

A call for nominations has been issued by the Special United for South-South Cooperation in UNDP to nominate a project or program that has provided a successful solution to the following areas: climate change/environment, food security and global health through effective leadership, innovation, and partnership.

Criteria for Nomination

Nominated . . . → Read More: UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education

UNDP Poland Project Office invites applications to participate in 4 steps – Supporting the Deaf People on the Labor Market II program

UNDP’s project office in Poland has announced the recruitment of participants for the project 4 steps – support of deaf people on the labor market II. . . . → Read More: UNDP Poland Project Office invites applications to participate in 4 steps – Supporting the Deaf People on the Labor Market II program

UNDP, India seeks proposals to document the models addressing the SRH needs of MSM and their female partners

Men who have sex with men (MSM) in India are a marginalized population who are in need of evidence based HIV prevention efforts. Given the current reality of the lives that MSM live in India, in that many are married or involved in heterosexual relationships; working with the female partners of MSM is . . . → Read More: UNDP, India seeks proposals to document the models addressing the SRH needs of MSM and their female partners

UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups

UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in its project districts in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from October 2011 to December 2012.

Project Districts

Bihar: Araria, Lakhisarai, Katihar, . . . → Read More: UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups

UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants

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UNDP and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) funded Small Grants Facility in Maldives recently awarded a total of US$79,862.95 to 13 local civil society organizations aimed for supporting the civil society development in that country. A total of 54 proposals were submitted for grant from NGO’s and CSOs across . . . → Read More: UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants

UNDP’s Online Course on “Essentials on Anti-Corruption and Human Development”

The UNDP Virtual School will launching the new 10-week online course on “Essentials on Anti-Corruption and Human Development” in September 2011 to  provide participants with essential conceptual knowledge as well as analytical and practical skills on anti-corruption programming including assessment and measurement of corruption.

This course is the first UNDP training . . . → Read More: UNDP’s Online Course on “Essentials on Anti-Corruption and Human Development”

UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project

The Climate Change Adaptation Programme of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was initiated in 2008 for the African continent with support from the Government of Japan. The program aims at supporting African countries introduce long-term planning mechanisms to address the natural uncertainties of climate change. UNDP Ethiopia is currently seeking proposals from international . . . → Read More: UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project

The community organizations who won the 2010 UNAIDS Red Ribbon Awards

The Red Ribbon Awards – named after the “red ribbon” symbol indicating the global movement against AIDS – are given to small NGOs and community organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership quality in reducing the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. The Awards are organized by the UNAIDS family and supported by . . . → Read More: The community organizations who won the 2010 UNAIDS Red Ribbon Awards

Red Ribbon Awards 2010 winners in Africa, Arab region and Asia-Pacific

Africa (contd.) and the Arab Region

Organization Country Work Pride Community Health Organization Zambia operates a safe haven in Zambia for people living with HIV, particularly orphans, vulnerable children, youth, women and people with disabilities, providing them with HIV and tuberculosis care, and support through home-based care services Initiative for Equal Rights Nigeria established in . . . → Read More: Red Ribbon Awards 2010 winners in Africa, Arab region and Asia-Pacific

Red Ribbon Awards 2010 winners in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Organization Country Work Albanian Association of PLWHA (AAP) Albania reaches out and provides support to key populations at higher risk such as women in prison and children living with or affected by HIV. In addition AAP also targets health-care and education-system staff to advocate for targeted services. International Treatment Preparedness . . . → Read More: Red Ribbon Awards 2010 winners in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean

UNDP: “We Can End Poverty” Photo Contest

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Olympus Corporation and the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Foundation, launched the second annual Picture This photo contest today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The contest, titled Picture This: We Can End Poverty, seeks to show the inspirational work that is being done in many countries to . . . → Read More: UNDP: “We Can End Poverty” Photo Contest

UNDP Call for Proposals for NGOs in Zambia

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia has announced a Call for Grant Proposals for “Enhancing the role of women’s decision-making and participation in the Electoral Process.” The grants will be awarded to civil society organizations in the country to foster women’s empowerment in electoral processes and it will also attempt to . . . → Read More: UNDP Call for Proposals for NGOs in Zambia

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