Rwanda Debt Network (RDN) POLICY PAPER

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Nov 29, 2001

Every Rwandan needs to be given a stake in a peaceful future. There are numerous obstacles to peace and development, which require imaginative responses from government and civil-society groups, in conjunction with donors, regional organisations, and NGOs. Large-scale financial and technical assistance will be needed. Rapid population growth is placing pressures on an under-resourced social sector, and is increasing competition over land and water in densely populated rural areas. The social ...read more

Rwanda

SOUTH AFRICA: SALES CONSULTANT

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Nov 22, 2001

STE Publishers is a young, savvy publishing house and design studio, focussing on quality publications in the development sector. It is looking to employ a sales consultant.

South Africa

RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ABOUT USE OF SEPTEMBER 11 FUNDS

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Nov 22, 2001

Media reports about a controversial decision by the American Red Cross to use some of the funds raised post-September 11 for administrative and other purposes have prompted many inquiries and comments about the obligation of charities to honour donors' intentions.

South Africa: RAPCAN SEEKS TRAINING MANAGER

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Nov 22, 2001

The Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (RAPCAN) is an NGO based in South Africa committed to the development of innovative child abuse prevention strategies which combat the patterns of abuse which affect the lives of children and adults everywhere. RAPCAN seeks to appoint a Training Manager to join its training team.

South Africa

Liberian Newspaper Closed by Government

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Nov 29, 2001

Liberia's leading independent newspaper, The NEWS, has been summarily closed by the government for the second time this year, on the grounds that it has not paid its taxes. The chairman of the newspaper has been taken in for questioning.

Liberia

Children in Our Midst -

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Nov 29, 2001

For many years farmworkers in Zimbabwe have been a marginalised and neglected community. This is even truer of their children. Children in our Midst brings together the voices of several hundred childrencollected through essays and interviews. You can order a copy by email or visit the Weaver Press web site.

Zimbabwe: POLITICAL VIOLENCE REPORT October 2001

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Nov 29, 2001

State agents attacked at least 10 persons in Chimanimani including a nine-year-old boy. One of the victims of the attack was beaten by soldiers and sustained a fractured skull. In Bindura, an 11-month-old infant was taken into custody along with its parents and beaten by a police officer. There have also been reports of widespread attacks on civil servants in October, particularly focused on teachers. This is the continuation of intimidation and threats since January; civil servants have be...read more

Zimbabwe

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

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Nov 22, 2001

GroupBasics, a majority woman-owned Internet-based Application Service Provider (ASP) designed to integrate information technology into managing large-scale international projects, seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

AWID Resource Net Jobs eNewsletter

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Nov 22, 2001

AWID is an international membership organization committed to gender equality and a just and sustainable development process. AWID facilitates an open exchange among researchers, practitioners, policymakers and others in order to develop effective and transformative approaches for improving the lives of women and girls worldwide. If you are not already a member of AWID, find out more about the Association by sending a blank e-mail message to awid.mem...read more

International Fellowships at George Washington University

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Nov 22, 2001

An exciting fellowship opportunity is available at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. The C.V. Starr Foundation will award three fellowships to mid-career professionals from developing countries in Eastern Europe, Russia, the former Soviet Republics, Africa, Latin America and South Asia.

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