The Development Marketplace (DM) is a competitive World Bank program implemented in Cameroon by the World Bank Country Office and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). This competition attracts innovative or original ideas submitted by associations, NGOs and Common Initiative Groups operating within the … [Read more...] about World Bank invites entries with innovation project ideas for Cameroon Development Marketplace competition
World Bank Jamaica invites applications for funding grant to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to keep youths out of risk
The World Bank in Jamaica has announced Civil Society Fund (CSF) for year 2011for working to keep youth out of risk especially young male. The Fund supports activities related to civic engagement by providing small grants through World Bank Jamaica. The activities should strengthen mechanisms for … [Read more...] about World Bank Jamaica invites applications for funding grant to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to keep youths out of risk
Global Environment Facility approves $4.2 million project for demonstrating green freight technology to Chinese Truck Operators in Guangdong Province
With the purpose of promoting green truck technology in China’s Guangdong Province, the World Bank has sanctioned a grant of $4.2 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The fund will be used to educate more than 500,000 truck operators in this Chinese region about the benefits of using … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility approves $4.2 million project for demonstrating green freight technology to Chinese Truck Operators in Guangdong Province
Grant award to strengthen innovative early-stage enterprises through scaling up existing Business Incubators in Moldova
infoDev, a donor-funded agency hosted by the World Bank, invites suitable organizations to strengthen innovative early-stage enterprises through scaling up an existing Business Incubators in Moldova. Following an initial request for expressions of interest, a request for proposals (RFP) will be … [Read more...] about Grant award to strengthen innovative early-stage enterprises through scaling up existing Business Incubators in Moldova
Support to Developing Country Representatives to participate in the CIF Partnerships Forum in Tunisia
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Administration Unit based at the World Bank is providing funding to a number of stakeholder representatives from NGOs, indigenous people and private sector to participate in the Climate Investments Funds (CIF) 2011 Partnerships Forum to be held from 17 to 18 March … [Read more...] about Support to Developing Country Representatives to participate in the CIF Partnerships Forum in Tunisia
Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is accepting applications for its Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) which was established in 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. The program aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue … [Read more...] about Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program
World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program for young researchers
The World Bank is inviting applications from young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program for young researchers
World Bank’s 2011 Development Marketplace in India accepting proposals
The World Bank's competitive grant program, "Development Marketplace" (DM) provides funding to innovative social enterprises working on projects with high potential for development impact. The Program is currently accepting proposals from such projects in India. The India DM is focused on … [Read more...] about World Bank’s 2011 Development Marketplace in India accepting proposals
Have your say for DFID-World Bank’s plan to increase microfinance services in the Sub-Saharan Africa
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank are in the process of setting up a Microfinance Capacity Building Facility for Sub-Saharan Africa, known as MICFAC. It aims to increase the outreach of microfinance services – such as savings, loans, insurance and money … [Read more...] about Have your say for DFID-World Bank’s plan to increase microfinance services in the Sub-Saharan Africa
World Bank’s Apps for Development Competition to contribute towards Millennium Development Goals
The World Bank has launched the “Apps for Development” Competition to bring together the best ideas from both the software developer and the development practitioner communities to create innovative apps using World Bank data. The Competition invites participants to develop software applications … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Apps for Development Competition to contribute towards Millennium Development Goals
