Deadline:22 May 2012 Proposals are invited by ERA-ARD from NGOs, farmers/farmer organizations,policy makers for funding projects. Key issues are improved livelihoods of smallholders and rural communities in Sub-Saharan africa (SSA) through sustainable and climate-smart intensification of … [Read more...] about Transnational Research Grant for Improved Livelihoods in SSA
What is a Case Study? Helping NGOs Understand How to Write a Case Study
Link to the Main Page A case study can be described as “a study of a unique incident relating to an individual or a group or a community or any other entity.” The incident can either express a problem that needs to be addressed or it could be a story of success that has to be shared and publicized. … [Read more...] about What is a Case Study? Helping NGOs Understand How to Write a Case Study
2012 Young Farmers Idea Contest-National Peace Corps Association Africa Rural Connect
Deadline- May 31, 2012 The 2012 Young Farmers Idea Contest (the “Contest”) is sponsored by the National Peace Corps Association . Africa Rural Connect (“ARC” or the “Project”) is an experiment in global collaboration. We propose that you – the people who have lived and worked in rural sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about 2012 Young Farmers Idea Contest-National Peace Corps Association Africa Rural Connect
Request for Research Proposals-organic seed quality or crop breeding projects-OFRF
Deadline- May 15, 2012 Countries/Region- Canada, Mexico, United States The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) will offer funding for organic seed quality or crop breeding projects only. Special funding is also available for research in organic crop breeding and seed quality thanks to a … [Read more...] about Request for Research Proposals-organic seed quality or crop breeding projects-OFRF
Launch of a open call for Proposal for transnational research-ARD
Deadline for applications 22nd May 2012 (12.00 GMT+1) This first ERA-ARD II Transnational Research Call provides new opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders (farmers, farmer organizations, NGOs, policy makers, etc.) to take part in multilateral research cooperation in the field of … [Read more...] about Launch of a open call for Proposal for transnational research-ARD
EC seeks Grant Proposals in Policy-Making on Food Security and Nutrition in Developing Countries
European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes for projects that would help in strengthening the capacities of specific groups (like farmers', pastoralists’, fishermen’ organisations) and encourage their participation in policy-making related to food security and nutrition in … [Read more...] about EC seeks Grant Proposals in Policy-Making on Food Security and Nutrition in Developing Countries
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation Invites Blogs for YoBloCo Awards from the nationals of ACP countries
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) is inviting entries for Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). The competition is being organized in association with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFPNET and within the framework of the ARDYIS … [Read more...] about The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation Invites Blogs for YoBloCo Awards from the nationals of ACP countries
USAID invests in micro-insurance project to enable its expansion in Senegal
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced to invest $8 million to micro-insurance project to enable its expansion to Senegal. The project is currently providing drought insurance for crops in Ethiopia. Backed by Swiss Re, the micro-insurance project is a five-year project … [Read more...] about USAID invests in micro-insurance project to enable its expansion in Senegal
People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE, SPC/PAFPNET is organizing the Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo Awards). This contest is launched in the framework of the Agriculture Rural Development and … [Read more...] about People from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries interested in agriculture invited to participate in Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition
Opportunity International announces $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan African countries
Opportunity International has announced a $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant to support extended access to Opportunity International’s financial services for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan Africa countries including Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. Opportunity … [Read more...] about Opportunity International announces $2.5 million John Deere Foundation Grant for farmers and small businesses in sub-Saharan African countries
