Phase 1: 9 - 29 May 2011, Stockholm Sweden Phase 2: 7-18 November 2011 , To be decided The intention of the programme is to strengthen the participants’ capacity in the field of Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas. A main focus will be to increase participants’ capacity to prioritize … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas 2011 Asia
US Embassy Local Grants Program in Afghanistan
The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program. 1. Expand media engagement. 2. Build communication capacity of the Afghan people and … [Read more...] about US Embassy Local Grants Program in Afghanistan
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
Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development In Country interventions Republic of Moldova
Reference: EuropeAid/130382/L/ACT/MDPublished: 2/08/2010Updated: 2/08/2010Status: OpenType: Action GrantsGeographical Zone: MoldovaProgramme: Non-State Actors and Local AuthoritiesBudget: 400,000 EUR Call for proposals & Procurement notices … [Read more...] about Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development In Country interventions Republic of Moldova
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The
The UK-based INGOs can seek grant support from The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation in the UK for funding projects on healthcare, health education and community development projects in developing countries. Local NGOs in developing countries can request their UK-based international organizations to … [Read more...] about Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The
