Kenya: Groups call for debt cancellation

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May 16, 2005

A group of Kenyan and International civil society, including faith, youth and women grassroots organizations have come together in KENDREN (Kenyan Debt Relief Network) and Catholic Economic Justice – Africa to organize the Global Week of Action on Debt in Kenya from May 15h to 22nd 2005. The Global Week of Action on Debt is a follow-up of the recently concluded Global Week of Action on Trade and on education within the process of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) campaign.

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Sierra Leone: Country Director

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May 17, 2005

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. IMC serves refugees and internally displaced populations (IDPs) and other vulnerable populations in need in over 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia. Programs include activity for Primary Health Care (PHC), Reproductive Health, Community-Based Services, Water and Sanitation, HIV/A...read more

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West Africa: Regional Programme Manager

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May 11, 2005

New Field Foundation is seeking a regional program manager to coordinate and support New Field's West Africa grant making program. The regional program manager will develop and implement New Field's program in West Africa, with a focus on social change for rural women and their families in Casamance, Mano River Region, and Burkina Faso.

Intitule du poste: Coordinateur de programme regional

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May 11, 2005

La Fondation New Field recherche un coordinateur de programme régional pour coordonner et soutenir le programme de subvention de New Field en Afrique de l’Ouest. Le coordinateur de programme régional développera et mettra en oeuvre le programme de New Field en Afrique de l’Ouest, en se focalisant sur le changement social pour les femmes rurales et leurs familles en Casamance, dans la région du fleuve Mano, et au Burkina Faso.

Somalia: Puntland shutters critical newspaper

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May 11, 2005

Puntland authorities have ordered the immediate closing of the weekly newspaper Shacab for allegedly inciting violence, according to Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) sources. The decree, issued after a cabinet meeting on Thursday, cited the government's constitutional responsibility to uphold the unity of Puntland.

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Uganda: Police most corrupt, says report

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May 11, 2005

The police force ranks highest in corruption and bribery among service providers in Uganda, a new national survey has shown. The National Service Delivery Survey (NSDS) says all institutions in the country asked for bribes. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) conducted the survey in the 56 districts of the country to assess availability, utilisation and satisfaction of service users as a guide for policy makers, implementers and monitors at all levels of governance.

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Rwanda/Zambia: HIPC debt relief granted

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May 11, 2005

In April, Honduras, Rwanda and Zambia all qualified for limited debt cancellation through the current international debt relief scheme (the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative). Whilst welcome, this falls far short of the 100% debt cancellation that Jubilee Debt Campaign is demanding for these and other impoverished countries. And it came only after the countries have implemented harmful 'structural reforms' demanded by creditors. Zambia, for instance, was forced to freeze public expen...read more

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SAfAIDS News Call for papers

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May 12, 2005

You are hereby kindly requested to submit papers or articles for SAfAIDS News newsletter. The newsletter targets:
- professionals working in the HIV/AIDS sector
- staff in ASOs, NGOs, FBOs, government bodies, UN agencies and universities in the region.
- policy makers.
- Community based organisations

Fahamu wins GenARDIS small grants award

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May 12, 2005

The GenARDIS small grants fund was initiated in 2002 by CTA, IICD and IDRC, to support work on gender-related issues in ICTs for ACP agricultural and rural development. In 2004, Hivos joined the team of sponsoring organisations in time for the second round of the programme. The fund supporters are pleased to announce that the selection of Round 2 GenARDIS grant winners has been completed. As in Round 1, the response was overwhelming, with more than 310 submissions received in a period of 2 mo...read more

Tanzania: Executive Director

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May 04, 2005

Effective with the release of this notice, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is soliciting applicants for the Jane Goodall Institute – Tanzania Executive Director Position. Please find available by clicking on the link below background information on JGI, and projects and activities managed and implemented under the managerial oversight of the JGI – Tanzania Executive Director. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications for this position are described in the position description section....read more

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