Deadline- Ongoing Affordable access to communications networks is now a basic requirement for effective functioning of governance, civil society, and education as well as for economic development. Public policy is a fundamental factor in hindering or enabling the investment and business models … [Read more...] about Open Society grant for affordable access to communication
Call for Application-INVESTING IN THE FUTURE 2012
The Southern Africa Trust in partnership with The Mail & Guardian, invites nominations for the 2012 Investing in the Future awards. This year, the awards honour Dr Ivan May, a social philanthropist, the guiding spirit and member of the panel ever since the Investing in the Future awards were … [Read more...] about Call for Application-INVESTING IN THE FUTURE 2012
The Mail and Guardian and the Southern Africa Trust invite nominations for 2012 Investing in the Future Awards
This year, the awards honour Dr Ivan May, a social philanthropist, the guiding spirit and member of the panel ever since the Investing in the Future awards were introduced. May provided inspiration and insight over the years into developments in the field of social investment. All entries into the … [Read more...] about The Mail and Guardian and the Southern Africa Trust invite nominations for 2012 Investing in the Future Awards
FAO Call for Papers and Grant Opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Cornell International Institute for Food Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD) in collaboration with the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) is hosting an international symposium on “Inclusive … [Read more...] about FAO Call for Papers and Grant Opportunity
USAID Partnership establishes African Agricultural Fund
The U.S. Agency for International Development, in collaboration with six partners, is establishing the African Agricultural Capital Fund (AACF), investing $25 million in small- and medium-sized enterprises. It is a unique effort to provide the capital need to boost and support Africa's agriculture … [Read more...] about USAID Partnership establishes African Agricultural Fund
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
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
Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
Source: http://www.un.org/ Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the … [Read more...] about Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis
CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition
CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is now accepting proposals from African Region for participating in the second Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-2) Business Plan Competition. Following the success of AFRICEF, AFRICEF-2 seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up and … [Read more...] about CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition
FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has identified the need for improving investment promotions for the growth of agriculture sector in developing countries. Private sector has the capacity to attract domestic and foreign investments and investors continue responding to … [Read more...] about FAO Call for Case-Study Proposals
