More than two decades of conflict have wreaked havoc on Sri Lankan society, particularly in the country's north, where fighting ended in May 2009. One of the goals of USAID's work in Sri Lanka is to help members of all ethnic groups rebuild their local communities and participate peacefully and … [Read more...] about Supporting a Sustainable Economy in Northern Sri Lanka
Ministers Cannon and Oda Welcome G-8 Report Confirming Canada Delivers on Development Commitments
Call for Proposals: Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative
The Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative welcomes proposals from organizations working to promote human rights, independent media, and civil society in the region. Open Society Institute: Available Grants … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Launches 2010-2012 Strategic Plan for Interrupting Polio Worldwide
GENEVA -- In Geneva this Friday, a broad range of stakeholders will formally launch the new Strategic Plan 2010-2012 for eradicating wild poliovirus. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Press Releases … [Read more...] about Global Polio Eradication Initiative Launches 2010-2012 Strategic Plan for Interrupting Polio Worldwide
Peace and Progress in Mindanao
An article in the Manila Bulletin details the many challenges facing the Philippines, concentrating on the conflict in Mindanao. The article cites The Asia Foundation as a partner in the peace process. Read the full article: “The challenge and promise.” The Asia Foundation News … [Read more...] about Peace and Progress in Mindanao
Conclusion of negotiations between the EU and Georgia on the protection of Geographical Indications
IP/10/1015 Brussels, 29 July 2010 The European Union and Georgia concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement for the protection of their respective "Geographical Indications". The text of the agreement was initialled today.... Press releases (EuropeAid) … [Read more...] about Conclusion of negotiations between the EU and Georgia on the protection of Geographical Indications
General Purposes
Grantee: Shelter of Flint, Inc. … [Read more...] about General Purposes
USAID: Isla Grande locals take the lead in developing their island: “It has helped us change our vision of life” http://go.usa.gov/cW8 #Colombia
USAID: Isla Grande locals take the lead in developing their island: "It has helped us change our vision of life" http://go.usa.gov/cW8 #Colombia Twitter / USAID … [Read more...] about USAID: Isla Grande locals take the lead in developing their island: “It has helped us change our vision of life” http://go.usa.gov/cW8 #Colombia
CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN
CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN Twitter / CIDA_CA … [Read more...] about CIDA_CA: Photo of the week: #CIDA provided emergency assistance to Mozambicans displaced by the severe flooding of 2007. http://bit.ly/9GfrTN
2010 Progress Report: Microirrigation for Farm Households in India
Learn about IDE's progress in the past year on their project to help provide small farm households in India with affordable microirrigation technologies. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about 2010 Progress Report: Microirrigation for Farm Households in India
