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Water Hackathon: Tapping innovation in water and sanitation, World Bank, October 21 - 23, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 23 Sep, 2011 03:03 PMOrganiser: World Bank
Venue: IIITB, Electronic City, Bangalore
After the World Bank’s Water Resource Strategy was created, the Bank’s water lending commitments have increased significantly, the quality of the water portfolio has been turned around, and the outcome project rating now outperforms the Bank average. The 2010 mid-cycle implementation progress report, Water for All in a Changing Climate, and the Sustainable Infrastructure Action Plan continue to guide the Bank’s strategy for managing water resources.
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute, Call for paper - South Asian Journal of Evaluation in Practice
Posted on 23 Sep, 2011 02:50 PM
Sambodhi Research and Management Institute is a leading research and advocacy organisation that works to promote and demystify areas of knowledge, which would contribute to social as well as organizational development. It offers services spanning:
National Rural Livelihoods Project invites applications from Consultants - Apply by October 3, 2011
Posted on 22 Sep, 2011 11:54 AM
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platforms of the rural poor enabling them to increase household income through sustainable livelihood enhancements and improved access to financial and selected public services. Towards this purpose, the Government of India has availed a credit from International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) which aims to support the NRLM.
Ashoka invites applications for Fellowship Manager and Leadership Group Member, Bangalore
Posted on 21 Sep, 2011 11:21 AM
Ashoka is leading a profound transformation in society. It strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers. It envisions a world that responds quickly and effectively to social challenges, and where each individual has the freedom, confidence and societal support to address any social problem and drive change.
Andhra Pradesh Forest Department invites applications for Individual Consultants – Apply by September 22, 2011
Posted on 21 Sep, 2011 11:11 AM
The project on “Mainstreaming coastal and marine biodiversity conservation into production sectors in the East Godavari river estuarine ecosystem”, Andhra Pradesh with a special focus on the Coringa wildlife sanctuary is being implemented by the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh, with United Nations Development Programme as the lead agency and with funding support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Coastal zone groundwater management: Need for legislation
Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 02:22 PMWhile planning for the coastal zone management, the groundwater component of the vulnerable zone is invariably ignored or neglected, as it is invisible to surface and needs indirect as well as modern scientific technologies to understand.
CII invites applications for 8th national award for excellence in water management - Apply by September 20, 2011
Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 09:20 AM
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking.
The war over blue gold
Posted on 19 Sep, 2011 04:45 PMDiamonds are expensive as they are rare, yet have very little use for our daily needs. On the other hand, fresh water which is essential to human existence is often thought of as a free or low priced commodity, mostly due to its abundance.
Digital Empowerment Foundation invites applications for Manthan Award, New Delhi - December 1-2, 2011
Posted on 19 Sep, 2011 02:44 PM
Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), is a Delhi based not-for-profit organization to find solutions to bridge the digital divide. The mission is to enable communities to be aware and conscious of the utility and necessity of using ICT for their upliftment and empowerment. That ICT is a great tool for development and empowerment is being realized by its various stakeholders.