Archives for 2010

Minister Oda to Host G8 Development Ministers Meeting

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, will host the G8 Development Ministers Meeting in Halifax beginning Tuesday when Minister Oda will address her G8 Ministerial colleagues and their respective delegations at the official opening. This two-day working meeting is … [Read more...] about Minister Oda to Host G8 Development Ministers Meeting

From “Memory Project” to Citizen Journalism

Karen Gadbois started a blog to document the homes and buildings being torn down after the Katrina disaster. As she dug deeper, she uncovered corruption in a program intended to help New Orleanians renovate their damaged homes. Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network … [Read more...] about From “Memory Project” to Citizen Journalism

From “Memory Project” to Citizen Journalism

gatesfoundation: RT @MechaiV: Getting ready for the great opportunity to speak with Melinda Gates on 9/20 at #TEDxChange http://fb.me/DkiLHaN3

gatesfoundation: RT @MechaiV: Getting ready for the great opportunity to speak with Melinda Gates on 9/20 at #TEDxChange http://fb.me/DkiLHaN3 Twitter / gatesfoundation … [Read more...] about gatesfoundation: RT @MechaiV: Getting ready for the great opportunity to speak with Melinda Gates on 9/20 at #TEDxChange http://fb.me/DkiLHaN3

Benefit-sharing Fund Call for Proposals for sustainable food security through climate change adaptation

The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture has announced a call for proposals 2010 under the Benefit-sharing Fund. The Benefit-sharing Fund has been allocated with more than 10 million dollars to invest on projects worldwide. Under the current call, any NGO or … [Read more...] about Benefit-sharing Fund Call for Proposals for sustainable food security through climate change adaptation

GDN launches call for proposals for “Varieties of Governance: Effective Public Service Delivery”

The Global Development Network in partnership with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) and the Open Society Institute (OSI) has launched the call for proposals on “Varieties of Governance: Effective Public Service Delivery.” This project is supported by USAID, DFID, … [Read more...] about GDN launches call for proposals for “Varieties of Governance: Effective Public Service Delivery”

International Land Coalition calling for new members

The International Land Coalition has issued a call for membership for any organization that shares its vision and mission to apply and become a member to its global alliance of civil society organizations working to secure equitable access and control over land for poor women and men. The coalition … [Read more...] about International Land Coalition calling for new members

European Commission’s Master of Lifelong Learning Scholarships for non-EU students and scholars

The European Commission is offering scholarships for Master of Lifelong Learning for third country (non-EU) students and scholars. Lifelong Learning is explained as a way to achieve socio-economic development and as a tool for promoting the ‘knowledge-based’ society. It has become a fundamental … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Master of Lifelong Learning Scholarships for non-EU students and scholars

Bangladesh EGI Reveals Poor Relationships Between Local Governments and Small Businesses

An article in The Daily Star (Bangladesh) details The Asia Foundation’s Bangladesh EGI, which found that a weak interface between public agencies and the private sector hurts small businesses at the district level. Read the full article: “Weak local government bodies hurt growth: … [Read more...] about Bangladesh EGI Reveals Poor Relationships Between Local Governments and Small Businesses