Source: http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/?p=9573 China in recent times has been actively taking interest in development activities in Africa and it has entered into an agreement with 200 delegates of Non Governmental Organizations from 19 African countries to work together to accelerate development in … [Read more...] about China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries
Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan
Source: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=3853_6241_685_8836_9655&From=HT Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) that recently concluded in Busan, Korea on August 30 was attended by several regional leaders, governments, global organizations, medical … [Read more...] about Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan
WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while … [Read more...] about WIPO Indigenous Intellectual Property Law Fellowship opportunity in Geneva for recognized and active member of any indigenous community in the world
Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012
5. “How has the initiative improved the socio-economic conditions (livelihoods, incomes, etc) and wellbeing (health, food security, education, etc) of the community? Describe how these wellbeing and livelihoods improvements are linked to environmental conservation, sustainable natural resource … [Read more...] about Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012
Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
6. “How has the initiative contributed to sustainable natural resource management and environmental conservation? Describe how these conservation efforts are linked to improved community livelihoods and wellbeing.” If your initiative is focused upon environmental conservation, you can easily answer … [Read more...] about Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012
Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
7. “How has the initiative improved the community’s ability to adapt and respond to environmental, social and economic change? What specific elements of the initiative help to ensure community resilience in the face of external pressures?” The initiative implemented by your organization is has … [Read more...] about Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012
8. “Describe the operational sustainability of the initiative. When did the initiative begin? What are the key social, institutional, financial, and ecological elements that make this initiative sustainable over the long term? Describe any plans for expansion of the initiative.” Sustainability of … [Read more...] about Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012
Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012
9. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the empowerment of women in its approach to community wellbeing, livelihoods, and environmental conservation. “ It is important that the nominated initiatives promote the equality and empowerment of women. It is not only important for women to be part … [Read more...] about Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012
Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
10. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the involvement of indigenous and/or economically marginalized segments of the community in its governance. What specific elements of the initiative promote community empowerment, community co-ownership, and participatory decision-making?” While … [Read more...] about Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012
11."If the initiative works with partner organizations, briefly describe the nature of the partnership, its origins, and how the partnership has contributed to the success of the initiative." Partnership is critical for any project success and local initiatives need to collaborate with other … [Read more...] about Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012
