The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child
Nominations are now open for the World’s Children’s prize that is awarded for outstanding contributions for the rights of the child. It is an annual educational program for young people about the rights of the child, democracy, the environment and global friendship. Eligibility Criteria People … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child
Ashden International Awards 2012: Applications invited from local initiatives working towards improving people’s lives through sustainable and renewable energy
Ashden International Awards Applications are invited for the Ashden International Awards from organizations that showcase how access to local sustainable energy improves people’s lives and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. The Ashden Awards reward organisations that deliver, or play a key part in … [Read more...] about Ashden International Awards 2012: Applications invited from local initiatives working towards improving people’s lives through sustainable and renewable energy
Nominations sought for The Yayori Award from individuals or groups in Asia working towards ending discrimination against women
The Yayori Award The Yayori Award focuses on women activists, journalists, and artists who work at the grassroots level with socially marginalized peoples in order to create a 21st century free from war and discrimination against women. Younger activists are especially encouraged to apply so that … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for The Yayori Award from individuals or groups in Asia working towards ending discrimination against women
New Zealand NGOs working in developing countries to get $25 Million under Sustainable Development Fund from the Government
Sourced From: http://aid.govt.nz/ In recent developments, an independent selection panel under the second round of the Government’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has recommended about $25 million in funding to New Zealand non-government organisations (NGOs) working in developing … [Read more...] about New Zealand NGOs working in developing countries to get $25 Million under Sustainable Development Fund from the Government
New analysis reveals African countries are making progress towards the MDGs
LONDON -- As G-8 and G-20 leaders prepare to gather in Canada, new analysis issued by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the United Nations Millennium Campaign [...] Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Press Releases … [Read more...] about New analysis reveals African countries are making progress towards the MDGs
