The Economic Commission for Africa initiated the African CSO Network Portal in response to the renewed interest of popular participation and the need to strengthen the capacities of civil society by sharing knowledge and information to effectively and efficiently drive the promotion of the principles of good governance and democratization process in Africa.
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IMF launches Consultation on Natural Resources Work
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a consultation process with the private sector, civil society, academics, and others to gather ideas about the best use of natural resources for boosting living standards in developing countries.
Developing countries face important...
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The Fund for Gender Equality Announces its 2011–2012 Call for Proposals
The Fund for Gender Equality (FGE) is pleased to announce its second Call for Proposals for innovative programmes to help women achieve political and economic empowerment. The money is awarded directly to women’s organizations and partnerships between governmental and nongovernmental...
Window for new grant proposals opens 15 November
The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to prepare proposals for funding for projects to advance and support democracy. Project proposals may be submitted on-line between 15 November 2011 and 31 December 2011 at www.un.org/democracyfund . You can find guidelines,...
Connect4Climate Photo & Video Competition 2011
Submit your stories for a chance to win cool prizes! How is climate change affecting Africa? Your community? You, your friends, and your family? Do you have a new idea for a local solution? Send us your photos and/or videos or vote now! https://apps.facebook.com/connectforclimate/
IMF launches Arabic blog for the Middle East and North Africa
The International Monetary Fund today launched its Arabic-language blog for the Middle East and North Africa http://blog-montada.imf.org . The blog, called the Economic Window (النافذة الاقتصادية) will focus on international issues and economic topics related to the region. Find it at: ...
UNECA and IGAD Training on Building the Capacity of CSOs in Post-Conflict Situations
We are excited to announce a joint effort between the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa to host a training and consultation
on building CSO capacity. The training will be held from 03-04 October...
2nd Global Assembly of the Open Forum for CSO Development Effectiveness
2nd Global Assembly of the Open Forum for CSO Development Effectiveness.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM - Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM (GMT+0700). Siem Reap, Cambodia. From http://openforumglobalassembly.eventbrite.com/?ref=ecount
Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
Representatives from civil society organizations wishing to attend the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV), which will take place on 9-13 May 2011 in Istanbul are invited to fill in and submit the requested accreditation form. Completion of the form is...
UNECA Ad-hoc expert group meeting
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC) and Mwananchi Governance and Transparency Programme of ODI, will be hosting an Ad-hoc expert group meeting (7 - 8 March 2011) for practitioners and experts actively engaged with...
Hivos Knowledge Programme
In 2007 Hivos started to develop a knowledge programme to address some of the complex challenges it faces: how to understand and innovate support for civil society building, how to promote pluralism in times of growing intolerance? The development sector needs new knowledge and, more...
University for Peace
Headquartered in Costa Rica, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace was established in December 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the UN General Assembly. From: http://www.upeace.org/about/ . The Africa Programme web site site is located in http://www.africa.upeace.org
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program
Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program was established in 2001 with funding from the U.S. Congress to enable democratic practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the...
Survey on “Good Practices for Social Integration/Inclusion"
The NGO Committee for Social Development, with the support of the UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service, recently launched a survey on “Good Practices for Social Integration/Inclusion.” The aim of the survey is to contribute to the work of the United Nations Commission for Social Development...
You could be eligible for the 2010 ONE Africa Award
Throughout Africa, there is amazing progress to end extreme poverty and preventable disease. New ideas and exciting approaches are transforming lives one day at a time. The ONE Africa Award seeks to highlight the dynamism and achievements of African individuals and civil society organizations who...
Global - Civil Society Health Policy Action Fund
The International Health Partnership and related initiatives (IHP+)[1] has launched a Civil Society Health Policy Action Fund in 2010. This fund is open to support health organisations, networks and coalitions in 21 IHP countries over a one-year period. The countries are Benin, Burkina Faso,...
