Human Rights Watch is currently seeking nominations for the Hellman/Hammett grant program aimed at supporting writers all around the world who have been victims of political persecution and are in financial need. The grants, named after the late American playwright Lillian Hellman and novelist … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch seeks Nominations under the Hellman/Hammett Grant Program
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
E-book on Informal Justice and Security
The E-book entitled ‘Perspectives on Involving Non-State and Customary Actors in Justice and Security’ is a collection of dissertations and papers presented at the conference, “Access to Justice and Security: Non-state actors and the local dynamics of ordering.” The conference took place in … [Read more...] about E-book on Informal Justice and Security
Norwegian microfinance fund leads Rs.250 Million equity investment in Utkarsh
An INR 250 Million Series B investment in Utkarsh Microfinance Pvt. Limited has been led by the Norwegian Microfinance Initiative’s Frontier Fund KS. Utkarsh is a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), with operations in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It has a client base of 57, 000, with a … [Read more...] about Norwegian microfinance fund leads Rs.250 Million equity investment in Utkarsh
Iraq’s microfinance institutions to hold conference on financial inclusion
An Inclusive Financial Services Stakeholders Conference will be held in Erbil on October 3 and 4. The USAID-Tijara Provincial Economic Growth Program, along with Iraq’s 12 institutions who deal with microfinance, will be holding the conference. The theme for the conference is ‘Transforming Inclusive … [Read more...] about Iraq’s microfinance institutions to hold conference on financial inclusion
Citi Foundation commits $155,000 to Lebanese community
Citi Foundation is the branch of Citi that undertakes humanitarian projects. Recently, the Foundation granted funds amounting to $155,000 to four Lebanese institutions to help them work productively in the fields of youth education, entrepreneurship and microfinance. The recipients of the grant … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation commits $155,000 to Lebanese community
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
Swedish government funding given to twelve organizations under the Innovations Against Poverty program
Swedish government, in line with its efforts to fight against poverty, has provided grants to twelve innovative entrepreneurs that implemented innovative ideas within the fields of energy, agriculture, water, sanitation and financial services. These entrepreneurs received the funds up to 20,000 … [Read more...] about Swedish government funding given to twelve organizations under the Innovations Against Poverty program
IMF seeking applications for the Fellowship Program 2012 from promising economists with interest in policy-relevant work
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is accepting applications for a new Fellowship Program that is aimed at furthering policy-relevant research of interest to the international financial community. The new Fellowship program spanned over one year is aimed at attracting promising economists with a … [Read more...] about IMF seeking applications for the Fellowship Program 2012 from promising economists with interest in policy-relevant work
How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
Developing and managing budgets can be a challenging task for NGOs whenever they need to plan a project, write a proposal and implement an activity. Efficient financial management is essential for the growth of any organization. Besides, if you have well-managed and transparent financial system, it … [Read more...] about How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals
