There are four categories in the AGFUND International Prize: First Category: Projects that are funded, designed and implemented by UN agencies or international and regional NGOs. Second Category: Projects that are funded, designed and implemented by national NGOs. Third … [Read more...] about AGFUND International Prize for Innovative Human Development Projects -2
AGFUND International Prize for Innovative Human Development Projects -3
Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Process: The nominated projects are evaluated by an International Team of Evaluators selected on the basis of their international experience in evaluating development projects, their thorough knowledge of the theme of the Prize for the year and indeed for their … [Read more...] about AGFUND International Prize for Innovative Human Development Projects -3
SIDA’s Advanced International Training Programme on the Rights of the Child in Sweden
The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), as part of its Advanced International Training Programmes has announced the availability of grants to support participants from following countries to attend the “The Rights of the Child – A Practical Approach” with Phase 1 to be held from 4-22 … [Read more...] about SIDA’s Advanced International Training Programme on the Rights of the Child in Sweden
World Habitat Awards for Innovative Projects on Housing
World Habitat Awards 2010 - established by the Building and Social Housing Foundation as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the Homeless - is an opportunity for individuals and organizations working to address the housing problems of the people around … [Read more...] about World Habitat Awards for Innovative Projects on Housing
King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement for Young Arabs -2
To apply for the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement, individuals should be between the ages of 18 and 30 years; they should be citizens of an Arab country; and they should be the founders of an existing project that has 6 months of 3 years of demonstrated social impact … [Read more...] about King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement for Young Arabs -2
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
