Request for expressions of interest to research and write a history of IDRC

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Sep 05, 2005

IDRC is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, firms, consortia, NGOs, or research centres to research and write a scholarly history of the Centre to be completed by 2008. IDRC is preparing to launch its History Project, which will culminate in the publication of a scholarly book on the history of the Centre. The book is not intended to be a vanity publication, but an exercise in critical reflection and learning. The desired book is expected to be...read more

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CIVICUS World Assembly Manager

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Sep 05, 2005

CIVICUS seeks a qualified professional to oversee planning, fundraising, programme development and delivery of high-profile international convening events for civil society, in particular the CIVICUS World Assembly, but also other events that CIVICUS may organise. This is a management-level position with significant opportunity for creativity and initiative and, for the right candidate, could result in a long-term appointment.

The PRODDER directory

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Sep 05, 2005

Between 1987 and 2001 PRODDER established itself as the most comprehensive development publication of its kind in Africa and became a much sought-after reference tool on Southern African development. It was previously compiled and produced by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in book format. SANGONeT has since acquired the rights to the directory. The new PRODDER directory is a combination of the last published PRODDER and SANGONeT's electronic databases. In the future, informatio...read more

Regional Programme Coordinator

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Sep 05, 2005

HelpAge International is a global network of organisations, working with and for disadvantaged older people worldwide to achieve a lasting improvement in the quality of their lives. We link direct services work with policy, advocacy and campaigning work at national and international levels, for 11 regional development centres and country programmes. The successful candidate will have strategic and day-to-day management responsibilities for HelpAge International’s current and new HIV/AIDS work...read more

DRC: 12,500 Girls members of armed groups , NGO report says

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Aug 31, 2005

Some 12,500 girls currently belong to government and non-government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a programme to disarm, demobilise and reintegrate all militias into society is failing them, Save the Children, an NGO, said in an August 2005 report. The report, titled "Forgotten Casualties of War", said many girls did not want to be in the disarmament and reintegration process. It said they did not see themselves as "child soldiers", but as "wives" or camp followers and...read more

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Third Cadbury Fellows’ Programme and Workshop

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Sep 01, 2005

The Centre of West African Studies announces its third annual resident fellows’ programme and workshop built around a current theme in African Studies. Two to three fellows will be appointed to participate in a two-month schedule of seminars and discussion groups, culminating in an Interdisciplinary Conference in May 2006. One aim of the Fellowship scheme is to assist new scholars to develop a research paper and bring it to publication, and it is expected that the conference papers will form ...read more

Monitoring and Evaluation (M+E) Programme

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Sep 01, 2005

Shifting M+E from being a chore or externally-driven necessity to an insightful learning experience for your organisation. What is the true value (or not) of your work? Are you making a difference?

Africa Insight Journal Special Issue: Youth in Africa

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Aug 29, 2005

Africa Insight reflects thinking on theoretical and practical developments in African studies, and about contemporary affairs on the continent. The Journal aims to provide insight into the processes of change in Africa. With this goal in mind, the Africa Institute of South Africa is planning a special issue of Africa Insight to focus on Youth in Africa over the past 10-15 years. The aim of the special issue is to undertake a wide-ranging assessment of youth development.

Uganda: Education as a means of protection

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Aug 29, 2005

Over 18 years of civil war in northern Uganda, fought mainly between the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the Ugandan military, has prevented young people from getting a good education. Over 90 percent of people live in camps for internally displaced persons and most schools in Kitgum and Pader districts are closed despite efforts to achieve Universal Primary Education.

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Senegal: Poverty and education in rural Senegal

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Aug 29, 2005

Gender gaps in schooling in Senegal are pervasive, says a paper from the Population Council, USA. In both urban and rural areas girls suffer from marked disadvantages relative to boys in all three measures of schooling. In wealthier urban households, girls' disadvantages are smaller, but not completely eliminated. Furthermore, no systematic reduction in female disadvantage is apparent in rural Senegal, even in the uppermost stratum of households. Judging from these findings, income growth alo...read more

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