Call for International Prize by Onassis Foundation directed to Civil Society organizations
October 25th, 2009
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Archive for October, 2009
Summer International Fellowship Program
October 25th, 2009
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This fellowship program is designed to provide up to 20 international arts managers with an intensive three-year, four week program on arts management beginning in July 2010. Read more…
Junior Professional Fellows Programme
October 25th, 2009
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The United Nations University Office at the United Nations, New York (UNU-ONY) recruits Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) for two sessions each year running from August to January, and February to July. Read more…
Open Society Fellowship
October 23rd, 2009
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Source: Open Society Institute
The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Institute and in the world. For details, click here.
The Echoing Green Fellowship
October 23rd, 2009
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Deadline: 2 December 2009
Each year, Echoing Green awards 12-15 two-year fellowships to social entrepreneurs. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable social change organisations. For details, click here.
Vacancy Announcement: Executive Director, Young People We Care
October 23rd, 2009
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Are you confident, interested in youth development, and willing to work with young people? Do you have an interest in promoting the concerns of young people? Do you want to help inspire young people to take positive action? Read more…
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
October 23rd, 2009
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UNDP Yemen is advertising a 1 month SSA contract for a consultant to develop the first phase of a National Human Rights Strategy. Read more…
FINAL CALL FOR APPLICANTS — MDLP REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 2, 2009
October 23rd, 2009
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JANUARY 3- 9, 2010
U.N. MANDATED UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE
CIUDAD COLON, COSTA RICA
THE MDLP: A FRIENDSHIP AMBASSADORS FOUNDATION GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE ADVANCING THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN COOPERATION WITH THE U.N. MANDATED UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE
Faculty
- Engineering The Dream: Bernard Amadei
Professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado, founder of Engineers Without Borders (USA), and director of the Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a recipient of the Hoover Medal. In 2009, he was recognized with an Award of Excellence from Engineering News-Record.
- Negotiating and Mediating for Project Success: Dr. Joshua Weiss, Abraham Path Initiative, Harvard Global Negotiation Project and Robin N. Amadei, Common Ground Mediation Center
Dr. Weiss is a leader of both the Harvard Global Negotiation Project and the Abraham Path Initiative, a large MDG related NGO project in the Middle East.
For more information visit: http://www.faf.org/unyouthassembly/mdlp_apply.htm
Call for MDG Good Practices
October 23rd, 2009
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Deadline: 1 November 2009
The UNDP is now calling for Good Practice cases on the achievement of MD/MDGs, in conjunction with the preparation for the MDG Good Practice book to be published early next year as part of the preparation for the 2010 MDG Review.
They are particularly looking for government interventions in which a specific challenge or/and bottleneck has been identified and effectively addressed to contribute to the achievement of a particular Goal. Good practices may include those that have been executed by the government. These may also include those supported by civil society and/or the UN agencies, funds and programmes.
To download the template, click here.
Ghana Innovation Marketplace (GIM) 2009
October 23rd, 2009
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The Ghana Innovation Marketplace (GIM) application deadline has been extended.
Waste Management: Big Problem! Big Opportunity!
What is GIM
A business plan competition to support SMEs to develop and implement innovative and viable solutions to Waste Management.
Who Can Apply
Individuals, SMEs, Research Institutions, CSOs, Media Houses and NGOs
Where to Apply
Download application forms at www.ghanainnovationmarketplace OR Pick up application forms at the Knowledge Space, World Bank Ghana Office Annex OR send request via email to address below.
100 Applicants to be Shortlisted
50 Finalist to be awarded between GHC 5,000 and GHC 50,000
Deadline for Applications: Extended to Monday, 30th November, 2009
Timeline for GIM Program of Activities
• 11th – 12th November, 2009, Waste Management Conference, KNUST, Kumasi
• 7th – 21st December, Assessment of Proposals
• 12th – 15th January, 2010, Capacity Building workshop to fine-tune proposals, ILGS, Accra
• 29th January, 2010, Submission of Final Proposals
• 21st -22nd February, 2010 Marketplace & Awards Ceremony
Organized by
Second Urban Environment Sanitation Project (UESP II) – Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development
Ministry of Trade and Industry – Ministry of Environment Science and Technology
World Bank Ghana Office
Supported by: AMA, KMA, TMA, SAEMA – TAMA – IFAWAMI – KNUST – ILGS – EMPRETEC – ESPA
Managed by: African Aurora Business Network (AABN)
For more information, please visit: www.ghanainnovationmarketplace.com or call
Maureen on 021 325930/0244383293 – Email: gim@africanbusinessnetwork.org