Deadline- 27 June 2012 Countries/Region- All APEC Countries The global tourism industry is continually expanding and diversifying, becoming one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. According to figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), from 1950 to 2010 … [Read more...] about Requests for Proposals-Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)-Sustainable Development of Tourism Destinations
Theory of Change resource portal
Since a few years Hivos has been exploring a Theory of Change approach with the aim to enhance the quality of strategic thinking and the effectiveness of its programmes. Initially, this process focused on capacity development support to Hivos’ partners organisations in the South (See also … [Read more...] about Theory of Change resource portal
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Call for Concept Notes
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation's (SDC) Global Programme Food Security (GPFS) is identifying new innovative projects and initiatives that fit into the theme “Reducing food losses through post-harvest management” in Sub-Saharan Africa and are within its strategic framework … [Read more...] about Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Call for Concept Notes
Restricted Call for Proposals for Non State Actors in Development in Vietnam
Deadline- 6 April 2012 Countries/Region- Vietnam The overall objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the promotion and strengthening of an inclusive and empowered society in Vietnam in order to: (i) benefit populations out of reach of mainstream services and resources to ensure … [Read more...] about Restricted Call for Proposals for Non State Actors in Development in Vietnam
Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights
Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights honors individuals and organizations that are most giving, innovative and influential in the development and human progress and to keep up with the human rights movements and activities, to appraise the innovators and activists, and to motivate them to continue … [Read more...] about Kamal Joumblatt Prize for Human Rights
E-book on Informal Justice and Security
The E-book entitled ‘Perspectives on Involving Non-State and Customary Actors in Justice and Security’ is a collection of dissertations and papers presented at the conference, “Access to Justice and Security: Non-state actors and the local dynamics of ordering.” The conference took place in … [Read more...] about E-book on Informal Justice and Security
Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
Source: http://www.un.org/ Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the … [Read more...] about Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels
Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportID=93279 Aid watchdog Development Initiatives has released its annual Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report which shows that institutional donor aid achieved its highest-ever level of US$16.7 billion in 2010. However, the aid costs also … [Read more...] about Aid Policy: Donor aid and costs touch highest-ever levels
gatesfoundation: [Video] Veria Central Public Library, winner of the 2010 Access to Learning Award: http://bit.ly/as2atM #ifla
gatesfoundation: [Video] Veria Central Public Library, winner of the 2010 Access to Learning Award: http://bit.ly/as2atM #ifla Twitter / gatesfoundation … [Read more...] about gatesfoundation: [Video] Veria Central Public Library, winner of the 2010 Access to Learning Award: http://bit.ly/as2atM #ifla
2010 Progress Report: Stress-Tolerant Rice for Farm Households in Africa and South Asia
Learn about IRRI's progress in the last year on their project to help develop and supply farm households in Africa and South Asia with new breeds of stress-tolerant rice. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about 2010 Progress Report: Stress-Tolerant Rice for Farm Households in Africa and South Asia
