africa: Field Coordinator - International Rescue Committee

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Feb 06, 2003

Oversee all project implementation; Meet regularly with local authorities to foster good will and support for all project activities; Ensure that all IRC projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner; Implement/revise and maintain a regular system of project evaluation and progress monitoring; Promote professional working relationships and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner.

south africa: TRIAL LAWYERS - LAWYERS WITHOUT BORDERS

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Feb 06, 2003

LWOB is seeking lawyers interested in a)assisting with development of the project, b)assisting with the drafting of funding proposals, c)being a link in a Lawyer to Lawyer (L2L)linkage with South African lawyers or d)travelling to South Africa (possibly self funded) to assist with an evaluation of the problem and potential solutions.

South Africa

Angola: EU to Disburse 50 Million Euros

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Jan 30, 2003

The European Union (EU) will grant 50 million Euros in the forthcoming five years for Angola. In a first phase, the amount will be used in humanitarian aid, the returning and resettlement of war displaced people, reinsertion of former UNITA soldiers, health improvement, agriculture and de-mining.

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IDRC-RoKS Call for Proposals 2002-2003

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Feb 06, 2003

The Research on Knowledge Systems (RoKS) exploratory initiative of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is launching its second annual research competition (2002-2003). This year's theme: "Strengthening Knowledge Policy for Small States: How can small states participate more effectively in local, regional, and global knowledge partnerships?" requests concept notes. The competition will award up to seven grants, with a maximum value of CAD$ 80,000 each. For joint proposals wh...read more

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zimbabwe: migrants 'flood' neighbour

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Feb 06, 2003

Botswana is unable to cope with the massive flow of illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe, says the head of its immigration service. Roy Sekgororwane told the French news agency, AFP, that Botswana was sending back 1,600 people every month to Zimbabwe.

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SOUTH AFRICA: KZN grant in the clear

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Feb 06, 2003

People living with HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are set to finally benefit from the US $72 million granted to the province nearly eight months ago by the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

South Africa

malawi: Malawian Boys At Greater Risk of Dying Than Girls

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Feb 06, 2003

Boys in Malawi have twice the risk of dying in their first few years as do girls-an observation researchers describe as both surprising and unexplainable. "Basically, it is well known that a bit more boys than girls are born in all populations," said Dr. P. Ashorn of the University of Tampere Medical School in Finland.

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AFRICA: POVERTY-ERADICATING JOB CREATION

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Jan 30, 2003

This report presents a macro-economic framework underlying many policy proposals by churches, labour, and non-governmental organisations. The core of the proposal addresses a "virtuous circle" of growth arising out of social investment that would expand the economic capacity for human development and growth.

NIGERIA: Representatives to revisit children's bill

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Jan 30, 2003

Nigeria's House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to revisit the Child Rights Bill and reverse its decision last October to reject the bill on the grounds it offended certain cultural sensibilities.

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Africa: Poverty Analysis Initiative

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Jan 30, 2003

The Poverty Analysis Initiative team is organizing three activities in Africa, under the Attacking Poverty Program, at the end of January and in early February. A high-level meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, should establish a regional forum for supporting empirically based policy analysis, and monitoring and evaluation of poverty.

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