The Department for International Development (DFID) has recognized the key role of research in its Research Strategy 2008-2013 “to help anticipate and respond to future trends that will impact on the lives of the poor people.” Research can help prepare for “future challenges and opportunities , … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Research Proposals for Future of Aid and Beyond Research Competition
S.E.VEN Fund’s 2010-11 Essay Competition on enterprise solutions to poverty
The S.E.VEN Fund (SEVEN) is pleased to announce its 2010-11 Essay Competition in partnership with the Washington DC-based Center For Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA). We are seeking essays on enterprise solutions to poverty from around the globe that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or … [Read more...] about S.E.VEN Fund’s 2010-11 Essay Competition on enterprise solutions to poverty
Nominations for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award 2010 are now open
The Drivers of Change award recognizes individuals or organizations from across the southern Africa Region that are making a real impact, especially in developing effective public policies and strategies, to overcome poverty. It is awarded in four categories: civil society, government, individual … [Read more...] about Nominations for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award 2010 are now open
UNDP: “We Can End Poverty” Photo Contest
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Olympus Corporation and the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Foundation, launched the second annual Picture This photo contest today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The contest, titled Picture This: We Can End Poverty, seeks to show the … [Read more...] about UNDP: “We Can End Poverty” Photo Contest
Third Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals
The SEVEN Fund’s Request for Proposals under the Third Annual Solutions to Poverty” will award “two (2) research grants of no more than $100,000 each.” “The aim of SEVEN Fund sponsored research is to challenge the prevailing state of mind in this field. We want to answer the question of whether … [Read more...] about Third Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals
IFAD Call for Proposals 2010: Remittances for Development
The International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD) under its Financial Facility for Remittances (FFR) has announced the call for proposals for the year 2010 on Promoting innovative remittance systems and investment channels. This call specifically seeks to promote access to remittances in … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals 2010: Remittances for Development
IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -1
In 2009, the International Fund for Agriculture and Development announced its first call for proposals around the world for implementing innovative remittance systems in rural areas for increasing financial access for the poor people. The call was issued after successfully piloting a project under … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -1
IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -2
IFAD’s Finance Facility for Remittances (FFR), as a multi-donor facility, under the 2010 call for proposals, will provide funding support to projects and activities that will “reduce the transfer costs of remittances, develop institutional partnership, bank the unbanked rural population, promote … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -2
IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -3
IFAD's FFR 2010 Call for Proposals is open to all types of innovative ideas. It has also identified themes and topics under which projects can be proposed: Mobile Financial Services: Under this topic, projects can be proposed for enhancing remittances and linking rural people with … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -3
IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -4
The eligibility criteria under this 2010 IFAD call for proposals seek to invite NGOs, public or governmental organizations, for-profit entities and cooperatives or credit unions. For-profit agencies are encouraged to build partnership with NGOs to develop joint proposals. This can also be an … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals 2010 to reduce poverty through remittances -4
