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
Asia_Foundation: $600 we can train a Chinese migrant worker to earn more; with our match, $200 from you becomes $600 for our work in Asia. http://ow.ly/2nhdK
Asia_Foundation: $ 600 we can train a Chinese migrant worker to earn more; with our match, $ 200 from you becomes $ 600 for our work in Asia. http://ow.ly/2nhdK Twitter / Asia_Foundation … [Read more...] about Asia_Foundation: $600 we can train a Chinese migrant worker to earn more; with our match, $200 from you becomes $600 for our work in Asia. http://ow.ly/2nhdK
Elsevier Foundation Grant for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
The Elsevier Foundation is now accepting applications to support the efforts of libraries and their partner organizations in developing countries. The Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries Program supports the following kinds of programs with one, two and three year grants to libraries and … [Read more...] about Elsevier Foundation Grant for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
Mali: Migration Information and Management Centre
The Migration Information and Management Centre (CIGEM) is the result of cooperation between the Government of Mali and the European Commission for the purpose of providing a response to the migration phenomenon. It aims to help Mali come up with a migration policy that addresses the concerns of … [Read more...] about Mali: Migration Information and Management Centre
Documenting the Human Impact of Violence in the Central African Republic
August 3, 2010Human Rights & International Justice, Multimedia MacArthur Foundation … [Read more...] about Documenting the Human Impact of Violence in the Central African Republic
Afghanistan: Civil Society Conference Held in Kabul
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne, Afghan Parliamentarians H.E. Shinkai Zahin Karokhail, H.E. Babrak Shinwari, H.E. Qadria Ibrahim Yazdan Parast, and Deputy Minister of the Economy Dr. Nazeer Ahmad Shahidi were joined by a group of about 150 civil society representatives, … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Civil Society Conference Held in Kabul
CIDA and the G-8
Canada is proud to assume the 2010 G8 presidency and will host this year's G8 Summit on June 25-26 in the Muskoka region of Ontario. CIDA and the G8 … [Read more...] about CIDA and the G-8
New Study Finds That New York City’s Small High Schools Markedly Increase Student’s Academic Performance and Graduation Rates
NEW YORK -- MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research firm in New York City, released a new report today showing that small high schools in New York City increase students’ likelihood of earning credits [...] Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Press Releases … [Read more...] about New Study Finds That New York City’s Small High Schools Markedly Increase Student’s Academic Performance and Graduation Rates
