The African great lakes region (including Rwanda, Burundi, DR.Congo), has been crossing a very long period of armed conflicts ending to strong Natural resources mismanagement. Especially, collective natural resources underwent the deteriorations and depredations and, and the inefficiency of public … [Read more...] about International Conference on Collective Natural Resources in Post Conflicts Zones within the African Great Lakes Region
USAID invites applications from institutions of higher education for supporting Indonesia’s development strategy through partnership activities
The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Indonesia (USAID/Indonesia) invites applications from Indonesian and U.S. institutions of higher education for supporting partnership between higher education institutions of two countries. There are two components of this APS. The … [Read more...] about USAID invites applications from institutions of higher education for supporting Indonesia’s development strategy through partnership activities
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program seeks proposals for award of grants from private sector firms and financial institutions
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Program was initiated in 2010 after willingness and determination shown by the leaders from G8 and G20 members. There are two windows in this program; a public sector window and a private sector window. The first one is managed by a … [Read more...] about Global Agriculture and Food Security Program seeks proposals for award of grants from private sector firms and financial institutions
Centre for Human Rights Education – Pakistan invites applications for the 2nd Annual “Participatory Course on Democracy and Human Rights (PCDHR)”
The Centre for Human Rights Education (CHRE) is a unique non-profit, non-governmental institution founded to protect human rights across the world and especially Pakistan. The institution was founded by a group of committed human rights activists and works to strengthen human rights culture with the … [Read more...] about Centre for Human Rights Education – Pakistan invites applications for the 2nd Annual “Participatory Course on Democracy and Human Rights (PCDHR)”
Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: First call for proposals to improve the outreach of microfinance for the benefit of poor and low-income people in Africa
Microfinance in Africa is a powerful tool aimed at promoting economic growth and generating employment, yet the sector is fragile and its outreach is limited: only 1 in 5 households has a deposit account with a regulated financial institution, compared to an average of 1.5 in 5 in other developing … [Read more...] about Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: First call for proposals to improve the outreach of microfinance for the benefit of poor and low-income people in Africa
Sepas Award 2011: Nominations sought in Persian or English from individuals and institutions working for human rights
Sepas Group is formed by a number of Iranian queers who wanted to appreciate those promoting queer human rights, culture, art and Science; congratulate and encourage them for their efforts. Sepas Group has issued a call to the international queer, human rights, and sexual rights communities to … [Read more...] about Sepas Award 2011: Nominations sought in Persian or English from individuals and institutions working for human rights
IBM selects 11 not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions for $1 million Smarter Planet Grants
Source: http://www.www.istockanalyst.com/ IBM has selected 11 organisations from different parts of the world for the $1 million Smarter Planet grants. IBM Centennial Grants are offered as both monetary and in-kind awards up to US $100,000 each for innovative projects in areas such as healthcare, … [Read more...] about IBM selects 11 not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions for $1 million Smarter Planet Grants
IPN seeks applications for 2011 Bastiat Prize in Journalism from writers promoting and defending the principles and institutions of the free society
The Bastiat Prize for Journalism was established by International Policy Network (IPN) in 2002 to encourage, recognize and reward writers around the world whose published works elucidate the institutions of the free society. In the enduring spirit of the Prize’s namesake Frédéric Bastiat, the Prize … [Read more...] about IPN seeks applications for 2011 Bastiat Prize in Journalism from writers promoting and defending the principles and institutions of the free society
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic … [Read more...] about The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals
