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 … [Read more...] about UNDP, Ethiopia invites proposals from international consultancies for Climate Change Business Intelligence Project
EDCPT invites grant proposals focusing on support for the establishment and the strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCPT) is the agency that works to support the development of clinical interventions with abilities to fight diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. These diseases account for over 6 million deaths each year, and the … [Read more...] about EDCPT invites grant proposals focusing on support for the establishment and the strengthening of African National Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards
The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Natural Resources Forum (NRF) is a United Nations Sustainable Development Journal that is published quarterly by the Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations. The main focus of the journal remains on international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development and … [Read more...] about The Division for Sustainable Development of the United Nations invites papers for Natural Resources Forum Journal
Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Sourced From: http://www.unv.org/ The sixty-fourth annual United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/NGO meeting entitled “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” will be held in Bonn, Germany from 3 to 5 September. It is expected that the main focus of discussion during this meet … [Read more...] about Sixty-fourth UN DPI/NGO conference to focus on sustainable development and volunteerism
Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Feminist Economics is a journal that focuses on feminist economic issues and provides a platform for debate and dialogue on those issues. The main goal of the journal is to improve the living conditions of children, women and men. The journal welcomes diverse voices on such issues and tries to open … [Read more...] about Feminist Economics invites papers on Engendering Economic Policy in Africa
Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ Striker David Villa and midfielder Thiago Alcántara, teammates of FC Barcelona, were recently present in the United States city of Dallas to tell children that they too can get success in the sports with passion and love of the game. FC Barcelona is the Spanish … [Read more...] about Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children
WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Sourced From: http://www.un.org/ The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched eLENA, the e-library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions that will basically work as a web-based tool. The main purpose of launching this tool is to give governments and health-care providers access to a … [Read more...] about WHO launches web-based tool to fight against malnutrition
Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society seeks applications for the 2012 International Fellowship Program from emerging leaders and scholar-practitioners in the US and Abroad
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (CPCS) of The Graduate Center of The City University of New York focuses on giving, volunteerism, and nonprofit entrepreneurship by individual donors, foundations, and corporations in the United States and around the world. The International Fellows … [Read more...] about Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society seeks applications for the 2012 International Fellowship Program from emerging leaders and scholar-practitioners in the US and Abroad
IIE seeks nominations for the 2011 Henry Kaufman Prize from national leaders and govt officials promoting and developing international education at the tertiary level
The Institute of International Education (IIE), an independent not-for-profit founded in 1919, is one of the world’s top international education and training organizations delivering program excellence to a diverse range of participants, sponsors, and donors. IIE fosters mutual understanding, … [Read more...] about IIE seeks nominations for the 2011 Henry Kaufman Prize from national leaders and govt officials promoting and developing international education at the tertiary level
Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
