The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established on May 28 1975 via the treaty of Lagos with a vision to create a borderless region where the population has access to its abundant resources and is able to exploit same through the creation of opportunities under a sustainable … [Read more...] about Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Maintaining Sustainable Environment
Islamic Development Bank: Working for Economic Development and Social Progress of Member Countries and Muslim Communities!
The Islamic Development Bank is an international financial institution whose purpose is to foster the economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities individually as well as jointly in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah i.e., Islamic Law. The Bank is … [Read more...] about Islamic Development Bank: Working for Economic Development and Social Progress of Member Countries and Muslim Communities!
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE): Working for Animal Health Worldwide!
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. It works to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation; collect, analyse and disseminate veterinary scientific information; encourage international … [Read more...] about World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE): Working for Animal Health Worldwide!
International Union for Conservation of Nature: Contributing towards Environmment
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization that helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. Its work focuses on valuing and conserving nature, ensuring … [Read more...] about International Union for Conservation of Nature: Contributing towards Environmment
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: Supporting Economic Growth
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation works to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC is united in its drive to build a dynamic and harmonious Asia-Pacific community by championing free and open trade and investment, promoting and accelerating regional … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: Supporting Economic Growth
United Nations Development Program: Eradicating Poverty and Reducing Discrimination!
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories with an aim to eradicate poverty and reduce discrimination and exclusion. It helps countries to develop policies, partnering abilities, leadership skills, institutional capacities and build resilience in … [Read more...] about United Nations Development Program: Eradicating Poverty and Reducing Discrimination!
The World Bank: Working to End Poverty and Share Prosperity!
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is not just a bank but unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development throughout. World Bank through its various grant programs and funds is supporting civil society … [Read more...] about The World Bank: Working to End Poverty and Share Prosperity!
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) works with a mission to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to … [Read more...] about The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is a member of the World Bank Group whose mission is to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries to help support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. MIGA’s operational strategy plays to our … [Read more...] about Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
International Organization for Migration: Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Migrants in Need
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of … [Read more...] about International Organization for Migration: Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Migrants in Need
The International Monetary Fund: Promoting International Monetary Cooperation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 188 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and Created in 1945, the IMF is governed by and accountable … [Read more...] about The International Monetary Fund: Promoting International Monetary Cooperation
Inter-American Development Bank: Improving Lives in Latin America and the Caribbean!
The Inter-American Development Bank through its financial and technical support to countries is working to reduce poverty and to help improve health and education, and advance infrastructure. The Bank works to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean with an aim to achieve development in a … [Read more...] about Inter-American Development Bank: Improving Lives in Latin America and the Caribbean!
CAF Development Bank of Latin America: Promoting Sustainable Development
CAF Development Bank works to promote a sustainable development model through credit operations, non-reimbursable resources, and support in the technical and financial structuring of projects in the public and private sectors of Latin America. The bank was created in 1970, owned by 19 countries - … [Read more...] about CAF Development Bank of Latin America: Promoting Sustainable Development
United Nations Population Fund: Working for Women and Young People’s Rights
The United Nations Population Fund also known as United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency that works with a mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every child’s birth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA works in more … [Read more...] about United Nations Population Fund: Working for Women and Young People’s Rights
United Nations Children’s Fund: Supporting Disadvantaged Children
UNICEF works for the rights and welfare of children in around 190 countries and territories to translate its commitment into practical actions focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. UNICEF programmes focus on the … [Read more...] about United Nations Children’s Fund: Supporting Disadvantaged Children
UN Women: Supporting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment!
UN Women was created by United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women acts on two fronts: Supporting international political negotiations to formulate globally agreed standards for gender equality. Helping UN member … [Read more...] about UN Women: Supporting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment!
The MDG Achievement Fund: Eradicating Poverty and Inequality!
The MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F) was set up in 2007 with a generous contribution from the Government of Spain to the United Nations system for eradicating poverty and inequality and changing people’s lives around the world. The Fund works together with and in support of citizens and their … [Read more...] about The MDG Achievement Fund: Eradicating Poverty and Inequality!
International Fund for Agriculture Development: Food Production in Developing Countries
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that was established as an international financial institution in 1977 as one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference. The conference resolved that "an International Fund for … [Read more...] about International Fund for Agriculture Development: Food Production in Developing Countries
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative: Promoting Practical Realization of Human Rights!
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is an independent, non-partisan, international nongovernmental organisation that works to promote the practical realization of Human Rights in the countries of the Commonwealth focusing on building and reforming systems of governance which are … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative: Promoting Practical Realization of Human Rights!
Asian Development Bank: Asian Development Fund for Poverty Reduction and Improvements in the Quality of Life in the Poorer Countries of the Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank was conceived in the early 1960s as a financial institution that would be Asian in character and foster economic growth and cooperation in one of the poorest regions in the world. The Asian Development Fund (ADF) is one of the oldest and the largest fund of the Asian … [Read more...] about Asian Development Bank: Asian Development Fund for Poverty Reduction and Improvements in the Quality of Life in the Poorer Countries of the Asia and the Pacific
The African Development Bank Group: African Development Fund
The African Development Bank Group being a regional multilateral development finance institution works with the motive to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. As the premier development finance … [Read more...] about The African Development Bank Group: African Development Fund
Applications Open for Waterbird Society’s Kushlan Research Award!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Waterbird Society is currently inviting applications for its Kushlan Research Award with an aim to encourage significant scientific advances in the biology, ecology, or conservation biology of wading birds (i.e. herons, storks, ibises, and their taxonomic allies). Focus … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Waterbird Society’s Kushlan Research Award!
European Union EIDHR Program: CBSS for Civil Society & Human Rights Defenders in Kosovo
Deadline: 30 June 2016 European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to support the proper implementation of human rights and anti-discrimination legislation, in the wider context of Kosovo consolidating the functioning of its … [Read more...] about European Union EIDHR Program: CBSS for Civil Society & Human Rights Defenders in Kosovo
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Mexico Rule of Law Program
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from organisations for a program entitled “Mexico Rule of Law Program". The three separate initiatives include: The Rule of Law Program Initiative Legal Professional … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Mexico Rule of Law Program
U.S. Embassy to Cuba Large Grants Program: Promoting U.S.-Cuba Bilateral Relations
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy to Cuba Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is currently accepting proposals for its Large Grants Program with an aim to support activities that promote U.S.-Cuba bilateral relations in the following three priority areas: … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy to Cuba Large Grants Program: Promoting U.S.-Cuba Bilateral Relations
USAID Global Development Alliance: Partnering with Private Sector for Sustainable Development Impact
Deadline: 18 November 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the private sector is seeking concept papers from eligible entities for Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) which is designed to catalyze, facilitate and … [Read more...] about USAID Global Development Alliance: Partnering with Private Sector for Sustainable Development Impact
U.S Department of State: Small Grants Program to Promote U.S-Cuba Bilateral Relations
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy to Cuba Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is currently inviting applications for its Small Grants Program with an aim to support activities that promote U.S.-Cuba bilateral relations in the following three priority areas: … [Read more...] about U.S Department of State: Small Grants Program to Promote U.S-Cuba Bilateral Relations
Fixed Assets Policy for NGOs
Purpose To carry out its activities, NGO needs material resources. The quality of these resources is dependent upon how they are used. Material resources are in large part durable goods, which need to be well-managed to be maintained in good condition. These goods include stationary, tables, … [Read more...] about Fixed Assets Policy for NGOs
Procurement Policy for NGOs
Purpose The purchase of goods and services is necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. The aim of the internal control system for the supplying of goods and services is to ensure orders are handled by individuals having skills in evaluating what purchases are required from suppliers … [Read more...] about Procurement Policy for NGOs
Computer Policy for NGO Office Management
Purpose NGO seeks to effectively manage the computer system for guiding the use, maintenance and security of the computer equipment. Employees are responsible for ensuring that the procedures and policies suggested here are followed. Use Using computer equipment requires particular care because … [Read more...] about Computer Policy for NGO Office Management
Communications Policy for NGO Office Management
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to control and reduce the communication cost in an effective way. Telephones are the most convenient and fastest mode of communication but for long distance communication, they are expensive. There are other modes for fast communication such as courier, fax or … [Read more...] about Communications Policy for NGO Office Management
Purpose and Categories of Personnel
Purpose The purpose of the Personnel Policy is to set down the policies, conditions, rights and obligations of NGO employees subject to their performing of the duties and responsibilities in their respective job descriptions. From the time of hiring, each employee will have access to this policy, … [Read more...] about Purpose and Categories of Personnel
A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff
Writing job descriptions for staff is a necessary part of a well-managed human resource management system. However, often NGOs ignore to define the role of their staffs even after they join the organization for work. Maintaining job descriptions not only reflects the effectiveness of the … [Read more...] about A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff
Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO
A “Leadership Succession Plan” may sound irrelevant for many NGOs in developing countries because these organizations do not visualize their future beyond projects. But now as time moves ahead and first generation leaders have to hand over responsibilities to the second generation for continuing the … [Read more...] about Leadership Succession Plan for your NGO
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement in NGOs
NGOs are meant to address various social discriminatory patterns existing in our society. Your organization may be implementing a number of projects to reduce exploitation and uphold the rights of the marginalized communities. But what if somebody points out that there is discrimination right inside … [Read more...] about Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement in NGOs
Organizational Chart for your NGO
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the … [Read more...] about Organizational Chart for your NGO
ADC: Call for Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) is currently inviting applications for its Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development (APPEAR) with an aim to implement its strategy for support of higher education and research for development on … [Read more...] about ADC: Call for Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development
EU-Georgia: Supporting Civil Society Organisations & Business Support Organisations in DCFTA & SME Policy Implementation
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “Supporting Civil Society Organisations and Business Support Organisations in DCFTA and SME Policy Implementation” with an aim to strengthen CSOs and BSOs along the DCFTA implementation process … [Read more...] about EU-Georgia: Supporting Civil Society Organisations & Business Support Organisations in DCFTA & SME Policy Implementation
USIEF: Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is currently inviting applications for its Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships with an aim to provide opportunities to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. Postdoctoral … [Read more...] about USIEF: Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Apply for SOTU Journalist Competition 2016: Inviting Journalists from AU Member States!
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The State of the Union Coalition (SOTU) is currently inviting applicants for its SOTU Journalist Competition 2016. SOTU believes that the successful implementation of these instruments will have tremendous and positive impact on the live millions of African citizens. The … [Read more...] about Apply for SOTU Journalist Competition 2016: Inviting Journalists from AU Member States!
Career Options in International NGOs: How can you make an impact?
Recent trends show that an increasing number of people are getting interested to work in the development sector. International NGOs offer the best opportunities for such people. NGO domain is a very vast and varied one, and one needs to find out which cause he/she relates with, which domain in … [Read more...] about Career Options in International NGOs: How can you make an impact?
Pontis Foundation & IDM Joint Call for Research Proposals: Global Development Issues in Context of Albanian Policies
Deadline: 6 June 2016 Pontis Foundation in partnership with IDM, invites research proposals for Funded research on Global Development Issues in the Context of Albanian Policies. The main goal of the proposed activities is to stimulate a dialogue amongst Albanian policy analysts, experts, … [Read more...] about Pontis Foundation & IDM Joint Call for Research Proposals: Global Development Issues in Context of Albanian Policies
South Korea Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform & Development
Deadline: 10 June 2016 The British Embassy Seoul is inviting project bids for the South Korea Prosperity Fund to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in partner countries. The funding priorities will include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of … [Read more...] about South Korea Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform & Development
Call for Applications: Health Foundation’s Innovating for Improvement Grants
Deadline: 3 June 2016 The Health Foundation is inviting applications for its Innovating for Improvement Grants to test and develop innovative approaches to improve health care delivery and/or self-management of health care, through redesign of processes, practices, services and models of delivering … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Health Foundation’s Innovating for Improvement Grants
SEARO/TDR: Joint Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Deadline: 20 June 2016 The World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO), in collaboration with the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is currently inviting applications for its Joint Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in … [Read more...] about SEARO/TDR: Joint Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
EU Call for Proposals: Second Generation INTERREG South Baltic Programme 2014-2020
Deadline: 17 June 2016 The European Union has launched a call for proposals for its Second Generation INTERREG South Baltic Programme, a well recognized financial instrument for cooperation across the southern shores of the Baltic Sea. The Programme is a part of the Interreg initiative and it is … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Second Generation INTERREG South Baltic Programme 2014-2020
USDA: Inviting Organisations for AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts Challenge
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency of United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applications from organisations for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts (SBEBP) Challenge Area Program with … [Read more...] about USDA: Inviting Organisations for AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts Challenge
Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Grant Programme: Supporting Human Rights & Media
Deadline: Ongoing Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) Grant Programme supports and amplifies the voices of pro-democracy organizations and individuals in the region and to strengthen their capacity to hold their governments accountable. OSIEA occupies a unique niche as a donor … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Grant Programme: Supporting Human Rights & Media
Call for Research Proposals: ARIMNet2 2016 to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The ERA-Net Project ARIMNet2 (Coordination of Agricultural Research In the Mediterranean), is launching a Joint Transnational Call (JTC) for research projects that aims at coordinating National Agricultural Research Programmes to strengthen the capacities of its partners to … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals: ARIMNet2 2016 to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
