The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is an initiative funded by the British and Dutch Governments supporting decision-makers in designing and delivering climate compatible development. This is done by combining research, advisory services and knowledge management in support of … [Read more...] about CDKN Funding Opportunity: Call for research proposals to deliver climate compatible development
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
Nominations are now open for the Sophie Prize. This international award worth US $ 100,000 is awarded annually in recognition of environment and sustainable development. The Sophie Prize Ceremony will take place in June 2012 in Oslo. The Sophie Prize has been established to inspire people working … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for 2012 Sophie Prize aimed at recognizing efforts towards sustainable future
IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
In a recently released list of top nonprofit partners of United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID), IntraHealth International has been named in the top 20, reports Devex, a social enterprise engaged in providing business intelligence and recruitment services to the development … [Read more...] about IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
China enters into agreement with 200 NGOs from 19 African countries to work together towards development in their countries
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
Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1 Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize … [Read more...] about Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ The Government of Finland in its recently announced program has made a commitment aimed at reforming the country’s development policy to meet the future needs. In this connection, Ministry for Foreign Affairs has launched the preparation of Development Policy … [Read more...] about Preparation of Development Policy Action Plan launched by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs
EC Twinning call for proposals: Support to the institutional development of the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia
European Commission has issued a twinning call for proposals for support to the institutional development of the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia. Overall Objective The overall objective of this project is to introduce internationally recognized best practices in the … [Read more...] about EC Twinning call for proposals: Support to the institutional development of the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia
USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has consistently been engaged in exploring new opportunities so science and technology could be used to address the world’s development issues. USAID as part of its science and technology strategy is also developing mechanisms to … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
USAID seeks applications for the Democracy Fellowship – Disability/Human Rights under Special Programs to Address the Needs of Survivors
USAID’s Center of Excellence in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG Center) seeks applications from qualified persons interested in a renewable one-year appointment as a Democracy Fellow in the Special Programs to Address the Needs of Survivors (SPANS) team. The program is funded by the … [Read more...] about USAID seeks applications for the Democracy Fellowship – Disability/Human Rights under Special Programs to Address the Needs of Survivors
Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012
12. “Describe the initiative’s impact on policy development or change at the local, national, regional or international levels. Has the initiative successfully influenced changes in land use policy or contributed to national environment and development strategies, or been used as an example on … [Read more...] about Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012
