Myanmar is still a rural based economy with 70% of the population living in rural areas and an agricultural sector roughly weighting over 40% in the GDP. The majority of farmers are small-scale farmers and the proportion of landless people is quite high, ranging from 30 to 70% of the rural … [Read more...] about EC Funding Opportunity: Innovative Approaches to Combat Food Insecurity in Myanmar
EC restricted call for proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development Actions in Belarus
European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals for Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development (NSA&LA) Actions in Belarus. The overall objective of the NSA&LA program is to support operations aiming at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in partner … [Read more...] about EC restricted call for proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development Actions in Belarus
BTC seeks proposals for the BE FAIR Awards 2011 from organizations based in developing countries
The Belgian Development Cooperation (BTC) on the occasion of the 10th Fair Trade Week , through its Trade for Development Centre, is organising the 6th edition of the “Be Fair" contest and has issued a call for proposals for the same. Organisations established in developing countries that are … [Read more...] about BTC seeks proposals for the BE FAIR Awards 2011 from organizations based in developing countries
DFID and ESRC seek applications for funding the development research towards achievement of MDGs
The Department for International Development (DFID) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have announced a third call for applications under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Both sponsors have a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about DFID and ESRC seek applications for funding the development research towards achievement of MDGs
President’s Entrance Scholarships for University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia (UBC) recognizes the academic achievements of high school and post-secondary students through the President's Entrance Scholarships. Students are selected for a President's Entrance Scholarship based on their admission average; there is no separate application. The … [Read more...] about President’s Entrance Scholarships for University of British Columbia
Applications sought for World Forestry Institute International Fellowship Program
The World Forestry Institute (WFI) Fellowship Program brings forestry and forest products professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Over 80 Fellows from 25 countries have participated in the program. The Fellowship Program offers participants many … [Read more...] about Applications sought for World Forestry Institute International Fellowship Program
Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program in Ireland available for candidates from the EU and ROI
The Health Research Board and Irish Cancer Society have announced a joint call for applications for individuals working in Ireland to apply to become an NCI Cancer Prevention Fellow, under the auspices of the Ireland-Northern Ireland – NCI Cancer Consortium. Fellowship Benefits Masters of … [Read more...] about Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program in Ireland available for candidates from the EU and ROI
The Polio Research Committee seeks research proposals to support the implementation and evaluation of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
The Polio Research Committee (PRC) is currently soliciting research proposals to support the implementation and evaluation of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Strategic Plan 2010-2012, with particular focus on the following topics: Operational research Operational research … [Read more...] about The Polio Research Committee seeks research proposals to support the implementation and evaluation of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
GCAP seeks input contributions from civil society for the annual World We Want Report
The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is seeking contributions from the civil society in the form of inputs to prepare an annual World We Want Report which will be launched on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This way GCAP is trying to provide a lobbying tool for … [Read more...] about GCAP seeks input contributions from civil society for the annual World We Want Report
Craiglist founder launches a unique social networking based funding competition
Sourced from: http://mashable.com Four non-profit organizations working with U.S. veterans and military families will be up against each other during a month-long competition for receiving a grant from craigconnect, a non-profit project launched by the Craiglist founder Craig Newmark. These four … [Read more...] about Craiglist founder launches a unique social networking based funding competition
