Deadline: February 27th, 2012 Countries/Region: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for West Africa 2012- CALL FOR PROPOSALS
USAID Commits $127 Million to support Development in Ghana
According to a release from the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy in Accra, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made a commitment of $127 million to promote development activities in Ghana, in the next year. The commitment is a part of the … [Read more...] about USAID Commits $127 Million to support Development in Ghana
UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields
UNDP is currently inviting applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the roster, where they can be considered for consultancy opportunities as needs arise, including for emergency deployments. The consultants must have expertise in program design and conceptualization, needs … [Read more...] about UNDP seeking applications from International Consultants to create a profile in the Roster for Experts from various fields
EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines
European Union (EU) is planning to provide approximately P338 million (€5.55 million) to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by civil society organizations in the Philippines, says a statement issued by its delegation in Manila recently. Lubomir Frebort, EU charge d’affaires, … [Read more...] about EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines
Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty: Call for Papers Under the General Theme of “Land Governance in a Rapidly Changing Environment”
The Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty is the forum where representatives of governments, civil society, academia, the private sector and the development community meet to discuss various issues that usually concern the land practitioners and policymakers worldwide. The conference acts … [Read more...] about Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty: Call for Papers Under the General Theme of “Land Governance in a Rapidly Changing Environment”
Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
10. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the involvement of indigenous and/or economically marginalized segments of the community in its governance. What specific elements of the initiative promote community empowerment, community co-ownership, and participatory decision-making?” While … [Read more...] about Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012
Nominations invited from exceptional company managers for the Corporate Governance in the DR Congo Prize managed by the King Bedouin Foundation
King Bedouin Foundation seeks nominations for the Prize for Corporate Governance in the DR Congo 2011-2012 from exceptional company managers in the country that are running successfully besides working for the development of local people. About the Fund and Prize The Fund Corporate Governance in … [Read more...] about Nominations invited from exceptional company managers for the Corporate Governance in the DR Congo Prize managed by the King Bedouin Foundation
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Kenya – 2011-2012
Title: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Kenya - 2011-2012 Maximum CIDA Contribution: $ 100,000 Embassy Canada: High Commission of Canada to Kenya Description: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Kenya – 2011-2012
Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation invites grant proposals for improving the governance and transparency of Russian NSAs
The Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation has issued a restricted call seeking proposals from eligible organizations to strengthen and improve the governance and transparency of Russian non-state actors (NSAs) so that they become effective agents in representing and advocating … [Read more...] about Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation invites grant proposals for improving the governance and transparency of Russian NSAs
International Forestry Resources and Institutions Network, Michigan seeks applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) research initiative examines how governance arrangements affect forests and the people who depend on them. Our goal is to carry out rigorous research that can help policy makers and forest users design and implement improved evidence-based … [Read more...] about International Forestry Resources and Institutions Network, Michigan seeks applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
