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
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
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
UNEP seeks nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is seeking nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth - the United Nations' flagship environment award is aimed at recognizing the outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship and civil society … [Read more...] about UNEP seeks nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards
UN Habitat seeks proposals from eligible consultants for contributing to the development of initial modules of the Cities and Climate Change Academy
The Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI) of UN-HABITAT aims to build momentum for local governments to more readily respond to the climatic threats they face (Climate Change adaptation) and take bold steps in reducing cities' climate footprint (Climate Change mitigation). CCCI aims to enhance … [Read more...] about UN Habitat seeks proposals from eligible consultants for contributing to the development of initial modules of the Cities and Climate Change Academy
SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology
Between research and commercialization lie the critical stages of development and demonstration: the points at which technologies leave the laboratory and undergo conclusive real-world testing. Traditionally, development and demonstration have suffered from a financing gap, making them a weak link … [Read more...] about SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology
Youth from all over the world invited for Essay Competition themed “Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development”
Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) is going to be held at the Bexco convention centre in Busan, Korea, from 29 November to 1 December 2011. The forum will be attended by ministers from across the globe, from both developing and donor countries, government representatives, … [Read more...] about Youth from all over the world invited for Essay Competition themed “Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development”
