British government is planning to significantly curtail its spending on bilateral aid for HIV and Aids projects in developing countries over the next four years, says a recent data released by the Department for International Development (DFID). It has been reported that the overall spending by … [Read more...] about DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) invites applications for the bi-annual Doctoral Research Awards from Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries who are currently pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. These awards are intended for … [Read more...] about IDRC Doctoral Research Awards
Community Forestry: Trees and People – John G. Bene Fellowship (Canada)
The International Development Research Center (IDRC) invites applications for John G. Bene Fellowship. The Fellowship is open to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada who are, at present, pursuing their master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Candidates must be pursuing his … [Read more...] about Community Forestry: Trees and People – John G. Bene Fellowship (Canada)
Global South Scholar-In-Residence Program
The Graduate Institute at Geneva invites applications for its Scholar-In-Residence scholarship program. Exceptional young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries are eligible for the scholarship. They should be pursuing advanced research in disciplines such as … [Read more...] about Global South Scholar-In-Residence Program
Social Entrepreneurship Awards Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide
Hefce Social Entrepreneurship Awards program in collaboration with UnLtd has developed a toolkit that is designed to help social entrepreneurs. The toolkit offers a comprehensive guide to developing a social enterprise business. The toolkit is a complete guide for entrepreneurs looking to build … [Read more...] about Social Entrepreneurship Awards Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide
REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
According to a statement issued by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in the near future, advanced nations would be awarding funds reaching up to US$30 billion or Rp270 trillion annually, to developing counties, to support them implement the REDD+ program that deals with … [Read more...] about REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
The Presbyterian Church in Canada's development and relief agency, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), will receive grants worth over $1.5 million to help improve the health of women and children in developing countries. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants
The Orskov Foundation is a member of the Network of International Development Organizations in Scotland (NIDOS) and works for the development of poorest rural communities in the world. The foundation tries to integrate agricultural education with community projects so that communities may find their … [Read more...] about Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants
Foster School’s Global Business Centre invites entries for Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2012
The Global Business Center of Foster School is currently seeking entries for the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) 2012. The GSEC is a leading-edge international social venture plan competition, where interdisciplinary student teams from around the world propose creative, … [Read more...] about Foster School’s Global Business Centre invites entries for Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2012
The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program
The MasterCard Foundation and UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have started the expansion plan for the MicroLead program that has already proved its success in the recent past. The launching of the new expansion plan came at the 5th Annual African Microfinance Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program
