South Africa: Centre for Civil Society calls for research proposals

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Feb 28, 2002

The Centre is committing a series of small research grants to encourage new and innovative research on civil society. We would thus like to invite researchers to submit proposals in the following thematic areas: The state, shape & size of civil society in South Africa, Civil society in Contemporary democratic era, Civil society and Development, Africa and International.

South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: Programme Assistant

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Feb 28, 2002

Solani & Sutton Communications wishes to appoint a Programme Assistant to work with one of its main customers, Talent Consortium, on the launch of the Global Conservation Trust during the forthcoming World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD).

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South Africa: Fasset intiates matric acountancy and maths clinics

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Feb 28, 2002

Fasset initiated the Education Upliftment Project Eastern Cape (Eupec)which is a R35-million skills initiative and social upliftment project. The project is funded via National Skills Trust. The aim of the project is to uplift maths and accounting skills at matric level.

South Africa

South Africa: Aids orphans trust gets R45 000

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Feb 28, 2002

The recently launched Aids orphanes trust received a kickstart by funds made available by First National Bank and TP Electrical. The trust fund aims at bettering the future for the thousands of children.

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McKnight Foundation Gives $9.1m for Crop Research in Developing Countries

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Feb 28, 2002

The Minneapolis-based Mcknight Foundation has awarded $9.1-million in multi-year grants to support thirteen projects focused on improving agricultural research and training in developing countries.

South Africa: Microsoft's 'computers for schools' offer raises sharp issues

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Feb 28, 2002

When Microsoft promised 32 000 schools computers and 90% discounts for private schools and universities, it opened a can of worms.

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SOUTH AFRICA: LIBRARY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Feb 28, 2002

The National Clearinghouse on Youth Employment (NCYE) is seeking a qualified Library Support Specialist.

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MALAWI: Party youths attack paper

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Feb 28, 2002

Malawi's independent press is the latest casualty of political intolerance in the region, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) said in a statement.

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CALL FOR E-GOV BEST PRACTICES

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Feb 28, 2002

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), in association with the World Bank's InfoDev Program, is looking for best practices, case studies and papers for inclusion in a toolkit to guide the evolution of electronic government in developing countries.

AWID Resource Net Announcements / Issue 100

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Feb 28, 2002

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) celebrates its 100th issue of Resource Net "Announcements"! A warm thank you to all for your support and contributions. We continue to build "another world" with resolve, intelligence and hope.

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