Aid and development
European Instrument For Democracy and Human Rights: 2017 global call for proposals
The overall indicative amount made available is EUR 25 000 000 (5 000 000 EUR for each lot).The specific objectives of this year’s call are to support civil society and human rights defenders working outside the EU in five key areas of human rights corresponding ...
MRLG's MLIKE platform seeks Web and Communications Manager
Nationals of Lower Mekong countries are encouraged to apply for a newly open position with Mekong region Land Governance’s MLIKE platform. From the job announcement: MRLG seeks a supportive, proactive and organised Administration Officer to assist our project team. They should be a team player and great ...
Asia Pacific Youth Exchange: Youth SDGs forum seeks applicants
The Asia Pacific Youth Exchange (APYE), kicking off on July 17 and running until July 30, 2017 is still accepting applications for this year’s event. The APYE seeks to increase youth participation and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals across the Asia Pacific region, with ...
Mekong Institute to host Mekong Forum in Khon Kaen
The Mekong Institute will host the 2017 Mekong Forum in Khon Kaen, Thailand on July 14, 2017, with the theme for the event as “New geo-economics: Reshaping the future of the GMS?” Read their release and call for participants below, or at the 2017 Mekong Forum website.—“New geo-economics: ...
IDI releases latest 'Outsourcing Development' report on World Bank financing in Africa
Inclusive Development International (IDI) has released the latest invesitgation in their Outsourcing Development series, detailing the International Finance Corporation’as indirect financing of land grabs in Africa. Read their full press release below with links to their report.— The World Bank Group has indirectly financed some of Africa’s ...
IDI investigation reveals World Bank funded new coal projects post-2013 moratorium
A recent investigation by Inclusive Development International has revealed evidence that the World Bank has continued to fund coal developments in Asia after announcing a moratorium on funding for new projects in 2013. Read IDI’s announcement in full below, and also see their Outsourcing Development ...
Twitter and UN Global Pulse announce data partnership
Twitter and UN Global Pulse have announced a data and analytics partnership to aid implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read the press release below and find out more at the UN’s website.—Twitter and UN Global Pulse today announced a partnership that will provide the ...
IDI publishes new report on Chinese investment in ASEAN infrastructure
Inclusive Development International (IDI) released “Making Inroads: Chinese Infrastructure Investment in ASEAN and Beyond,” a new report that sheds light on the rapidly changing landscape of infrastructure finance driven by China in the region.Download full report [EN] here ...
