Deadline- 31 st December each academic year Countries/Region- Swaziland The procedure for applying for scholarship loan is generally the same, whether the student wishes to study in the country, in South Africa or in other recognized Universities. It is slightly different when the student intends … [Read more...] about Swaziland Government Scholarship to Study at Swaziland and Africa, 2012
The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award: Winners will recieve US $250,000 prize
The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award is open to individuals from different discipline. Candidates from, governments, health care facilities, academic institutions, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies may be nominated. The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award will … [Read more...] about The Gates Vaccine Innovation Award: Winners will recieve US $250,000 prize
UNESCO and Varkey GEMS Foundation Announce Program to Train 10,000 School Principals at Clinton Global Initiative
At the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York on Sep. 22, the ’10,000 Principals Leadership Program’ was announced by President Clinton. The Varkey GEMS Foundation, which is a not-for-profit education organization and The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural … [Read more...] about UNESCO and Varkey GEMS Foundation Announce Program to Train 10,000 School Principals at Clinton Global Initiative
Japan Water Forum funding opportunity for grass-roots organizations in developing countries
The Japan Water Forum (JWF) beginning July 13, 2011 will be accepting applications from grass-roots organizations in developing countries involved in resolving water and sanitation problems to apply for the JWF Fund 2011. What kind of projects can be awarded the grants from JWF Fund 2011? Only … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum funding opportunity for grass-roots organizations in developing countries
The Asia Foundation’s Bangladesh Economic Governance Index Ranks 19 Local Governments On Business-Friendliness
Study demonstrates link between good economic governance and local business environment DHAKA and SAN FRANCISCO—The Bangladesh private sector is severely limited in its ability to grow and create jobs because of government barriers and constraints, according to an extensive study released today by … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation’s Bangladesh Economic Governance Index Ranks 19 Local Governments On Business-Friendliness
Bangladesh EGI Reveals Poor Relationships Between Local Governments and Small Businesses
An article in The Daily Star (Bangladesh) details The Asia Foundation’s Bangladesh EGI, which found that a weak interface between public agencies and the private sector hurts small businesses at the district level. Read the full article: “Weak local government bodies hurt growth: … [Read more...] about Bangladesh EGI Reveals Poor Relationships Between Local Governments and Small Businesses
Wall Street Journal: Bangladesh EGI Measures Local Governments on Business-Friendliness
The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.com featured The Asia Foundation’s Economic Governance Index, also known as EGI, a study that ranks 19 local Bangladeshi governments on how effectively they interact with small businesses. The Asia Foundation surveyed 3,800 firms in 19 districts in … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal: Bangladesh EGI Measures Local Governments on Business-Friendliness
