The Investors’ Circle is the group working for the growth and expansion of businesses with high social and environmental impact. The group basically focuses on the entrepreneurs that wish to create a more sustainable world with their business. The Investors’ Circle offers such entrepreneurs a … [Read more...] about The Investors’ Circle invites applications from entrepreneurs for participation in Venture Fair
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World Potato Congress Inc. invites applications from delegates for financial subsidy for 8th WPC
The 8th Word Potato Congress (WPC) is scheduled to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland from May 27-30, 2012. Allan Parker, the President of WPC Inc, has now announced that WPC Inc has agreed to subsidize up to 4 delegates to the next WPC. This means that delegates from developing and transitional … [Read more...] about World Potato Congress Inc. invites applications from delegates for financial subsidy for 8th WPC
European Commission to partner with Inter-American Development Bank for economic and social development in Latin America & Caribbean
Source: http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/ The European Commission (EC) and Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) have agreed to work jointly for the economic and social development in Latin America and Caribbean. Both parties signed a Framework Agreement on July 19th to increase teamwork and … [Read more...] about European Commission to partner with Inter-American Development Bank for economic and social development in Latin America & Caribbean
AfDB, Government of Spain launch the Microfinance Capacity Building Fund for Africa
Source: http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/news_view.asp?I=117206&PG=35 The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Government of Spain have launched the Microfinance Capacity Building Fund for Africa, aimed towards strengthening capacity building efforts in the financial sector to help … [Read more...] about AfDB, Government of Spain launch the Microfinance Capacity Building Fund for Africa
US to contribute $1.2 million to WTO’s Trade-Related Technical Assistance program for developing countries
Source: http://finchannel.com/ The United States will contribute $1.2 million to WTO’s trade-related technical assistance (TRTA) program for developing countries. The TRTA program focuses on providing training for developing countries to improve their ability to analyse issues. The program also … [Read more...] about US to contribute $1.2 million to WTO’s Trade-Related Technical Assistance program for developing countries
The new FAO-managed fund for livestock biodiversity management receives first donation from Germany, Norway and Switzerland
Source: http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/82260/icode/ The latest FAO-managed fund created to support and help developing countries conserve their livestock breeds has received the first donation of $1,000,000 from Germany, Norway and Switzerland. The fund will be used to provide money for the … [Read more...] about The new FAO-managed fund for livestock biodiversity management receives first donation from Germany, Norway and Switzerland
Cities Alliance gives approval to the first batch of concept notes for Catalytic Fund
Source: http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/2556 Cities Alliance issued inaugural call for proposals for the Catalytic Fund in January 2011. Now the group has given approval to the first batch of Concept Notes for the funding. The Catalytic Fund serves as the Cities Alliance funding instrument … [Read more...] about Cities Alliance gives approval to the first batch of concept notes for Catalytic Fund
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin invites applications for participation in a series of intercultural relation events
Sourced from: http://www.africancolours.com/ Aimed at promoting and supporting global peace and stability by increasing intercultural relations at different levels, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) is an international, not-profit organization with its headquarter in Berlin, Germany. The … [Read more...] about The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin invites applications for participation in a series of intercultural relation events
Sepas Award 2011: Nominations sought in Persian or English from individuals and institutions working for human rights
Sepas Group is formed by a number of Iranian queers who wanted to appreciate those promoting queer human rights, culture, art and Science; congratulate and encourage them for their efforts. Sepas Group has issued a call to the international queer, human rights, and sexual rights communities to … [Read more...] about Sepas Award 2011: Nominations sought in Persian or English from individuals and institutions working for human rights
Young Media Summit 2011, Tunis: DW-Akademie invites young bloggers, Internet activists and freelance online-journalists from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya or Mauritania to attend the event
DW-AKADEMIE is the international center for media capacity building of Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's international broadcaster. DW-AKADEMIE's fields of activity are: Training journalists, technicians, trainers and management of partner broadcasters around the world Training Deutsche … [Read more...] about Young Media Summit 2011, Tunis: DW-Akademie invites young bloggers, Internet activists and freelance online-journalists from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya or Mauritania to attend the event
