This year, funds worth $2.8 million are granted by the World Bank, to the Business Development Service Fund (BDS). The amount will be distributed between the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that will receive $1.5 million, and the Renewable Energy Sector under the Ghana Energy Development … [Read more...] about $2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
$1.5 Million Awarded by USAID and Gates Foundation for Second Haiti Mobile Money Launch
The Haiti based mobile operator Voilà will receive a $1.5 million incentive award from the Haiti Mobile Money Initiative (HMMI). The announcement was made by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The award is given to Voilà as it is the … [Read more...] about $1.5 Million Awarded by USAID and Gates Foundation for Second Haiti Mobile Money Launch
WWF launches new grant program in Turkey
According to Anatolia news agency, the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has initiated a new grant program to protect the various endangered animal species like sea turtles and fallow deer from extinction. Animals like the Caspian tiger and Anatolian leopard are already extinct. However, the new … [Read more...] about WWF launches new grant program in Turkey
World Peace Award announced by Dubai
On October 12, a new World Peace Award was launched by the Government of Dubai. The award will be presented to individuals and institutions for their outstanding contribution to promote world peace. The award entitled 'The Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum World Peace Award' is launched as per a … [Read more...] about World Peace Award announced by Dubai
Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) received funds worth $15,000 from the Verizon Foundation. GCADV has its headquarters in Decatur. According to a press release from Verizon, "This grant will allow GCADV to initiate a social media contest for teens to name a new project to … [Read more...] about Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
USAID-Jordan celebrates graduation of 16 economic reporters
On Wednesday, the Jordan chapter of USAID honored 16 reporters with graduation, after they successfully participated in the “Economic Reporters Training Program.” USAID had collaborated with Future Builder’s Forum for the program. The main purpose of the training was to make the economic skills of … [Read more...] about USAID-Jordan celebrates graduation of 16 economic reporters
Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants
Budapest witnessed the signing of agreement on the use of EEA and Norway Grants, 2009-2014. One third of the funds allocated to Hungary will be used for conservation of the environment, while the rest will be utilized to improve public health, civil society and vulnerable groups. Hungary has … [Read more...] about Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants
UNESCO hosts online debate on open educational practices
An Oxford Debate on Open Educational Practices (OEP), organized by the Open Educational Quality Initiative (OPAL) will be held on UNESCO’s WSIS-OER platform. OPAL is a consortium in Europe, with UNESCO as one of its key members. The debate will be held online, from 12 to 24 October, 2011. This is … [Read more...] about UNESCO hosts online debate on open educational practices
Philips launches social innovation platform
Royal Philips Electronics has launched a unique online social innovation site dedicated to the Low Smoke Chulha stove. Philips has taken a pioneering step by designing the Low Smoke Chulha, with the co-operation of NGOs, self-help groups, local entrepreneurs and future users. Every year … [Read more...] about Philips launches social innovation platform
Russia government grants €10 million to prevent pollution in Arctic
The Russian government agrees to grant funds for implementation of the Arctic Council’s environmental friendly projects. These funds are required to prevent pollution in the arctic. NEFCO is associated with us to administer the funds. The Russian government has taken up highly extensive clean-up … [Read more...] about Russia government grants €10 million to prevent pollution in Arctic
