access to usaid reports

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Jun 20, 2002

HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT, DEMOCRACY, EDUCATION...All of these topics can be found in the current issue of DEC Express - a free e-publication that provides access to 60 to 100 of the latest USAID Reports, free Document Downloads and Email Delivery every 2 weeks.

ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT ADVISOR

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Jun 20, 2002

The National Federation of People with Disabilities is an umbrella organisation working to support and strengthen local disability organisations. We are looking to recruit a candidate from the Southern Africa region. The adviser will work with building and developing the management and organisational capacity of the Secretariat to work effectively as an effective national support organisation, and provide advice on strengthening its fundraising capabilities. You should be experienced in an o...read more

Finance Officer

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Jun 20, 2002

VSO is a leading international development charity that works through volunteers. We are looking for a suitably qualified person to co-ordinate and strengthen the financial information systems used in VSO's overseas programme management.

west africa: Ecowas develops child protection strategy

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Jun 20, 2002

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has developed strategies to be implemented in its campaign for the protection of the rights and privileges of the West African child.

south africa: 5,7m SA children could be Aids orphans by 2015

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Jun 20, 2002

At least 5,7-million children in South Africa, roughly a third of those under 18, would have lost one or both parents from Aids by 2015 unless there were major interventions, the Medical Research Council (MRC) has warned.

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AFRICA: OAU head says more must be done for children

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Jun 20, 2002

The head of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) has said that the continent is still "failing" its children. African governments had "not lived up to our undertakings" after setting up a continent-wide charter to protect children, OAU Secretary-General Amara Essy said on Sunday.

NIGERIA: Adopt laws on children's rights, UNICEF urges

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Jun 20, 2002

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Nigerian government to take steps to domesticate international conventions on children's rights and create the proper environment to protect those rights.

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SOUTH AFRICA: Presidency Dismisses Gaddafi NEPAD Report

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Jun 20, 2002

The South African presidency has dismissed reports that Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi believed President Thabo Mbeki's New Partnership for Africa's Development was a project of former colonialists and racists. Rumours that South Africa is involved in talks about a possible arms deal with Libya have also been played down.

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Bridging Research and Policy

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Jun 13, 2002

GDN is recruiting a Project Coordinator/Coordination Unit to manage and provide intellectual leadership for the Bridging Research and Policy project. This 3-year, $3 million global project seeks to learn more about research-policy linkages, and promote better policy making world-wide. GDN welcomes applications from developing and transition country candidates as we seek to establish a broad-based team. Prospective candidates should consult the GDN website for detailed application instructions.

Rights job in Durban

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Jun 13, 2002

Children First, a non government organisation that exists to promote and protect the rights and well-being of children, is looking for a full-time staff member, based in Durban, to monitor trends and developments in children's rights in these and other areas. Main tasks will be: to source and collate information, and disseminate it to Partners and the Media. This will include background research for articles in our journal, ChildrenFIRST, and other publications.

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