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Course on basic research methodology, Indian Social Institute, September 13 -18 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 01 Sep, 2011 11:57 AM
Organiser: Indian Social Institute
Venue: Bangalore
Description:
Indian Social Institute, Bangalore is organising a Course on Basic Research Methodology for Advocacy and Lobbying for NGOs and CBOs, Leaders of Peoples’ Movements, Young Scholars and PG Students. Though the importance of research is understood by those who are in the field of development and academics, there are very few courses that are available for them. This course aims at filling such a gap.
Course on journalism and environment, Centre for Science and Environment, December 1 to 15, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 01 Sep, 2011 10:07 AM
Organizer: Centre for Science and Environment
Venue: New Delhi
Description:
This December, strap up and brace yourselves and learn to communicate the environment-development challenges in contemporary India.
Interact with some of the county’s leading thinkers, academics, activists and development professionals on key environment and development challenges. Learn from them on ecological rights, natural resource management, food security, climate change and global environmental governance, urban growth, pollution control.
Tribal movements and livelihoods – Recent developments in Orissa – A working paper by CPRC-IIPA
Posted on 31 Aug, 2011 08:48 PMFor the last few decades and more particularly since 1990’s the issue of human rights-violation of rights to life and livelihood of tribal peoples’ is a central concern. Therefore, the discourse on tribal movements and issues of tribal livelihood revolved around securing their well-defined rights on land and forest resources.
Integrated approach to solid waste management in Pune city – A working paper in MPRA
Posted on 31 Aug, 2011 07:02 PMSolid waste is increasing in the city due to growth of population, urbanization, higher per capita income and standard of living, changing lifestyle and food habits.
The first section of the paper explains about the structure of the solid waste in the city. The solid waste according to its constituents is presented in the second section. The third section of the paper explains about the regression result. The last section deals with the policy implication and conclusion.
Social equity and integrated water resources management – A background paper by Global Water Partnership
Posted on 31 Aug, 2011 04:10 PMIt provides an analytical framework that policy makers and water professionals can use to bring greater clarity to the issue of social equity in their local context.
NIUA invites applications for post of Editor and Research Analyst – Apply by October 27, 2011
Posted on 30 Aug, 2011 02:31 PM
National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), a premier autonomous Institute for urban research, training and information dissemination, urban development and management supported by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India, invites applications for the following posts -
Sowing Seeds 2011 invites artist & critics for international village residency at Rajasthan – Apply by September 30, 2011
Posted on 30 Aug, 2011 08:53 AM
Kaman Art Foundation’s aim is to identify, promote and celebrate the community's artistic and cultural identity and support community-based festivals, exchanges and events, as well as to bring to the community the art and culture of other communities in order to broaden their experiences and appreciation of the artist.
HREA invites applications for short certificate courses in human rights – Apply by September 1, 2011
Posted on 28 Aug, 2011 10:22 AM
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports human rights learning; the training of activists and professionals; the development of educational materials and programming; and community-building through on-line technologies. HREA is dedicated to quality education and training to promote understanding, attitudes and actions to protect human rights, and to foster the development of peaceable, free and just communities.
Groundwater quality assessment of Jharia coalfield area in West Bengal - A case study in NISCAIR
Posted on 27 Aug, 2011 06:35 PMThis case study in National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) by the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), Dhanbad and the Geo-Environment Division (Environment Management Group) deals with groundwater quality assessment of Jharia coalfield area of West Bengal. The physiochemical characteristics of groundwater of the upper catchments of the coalfield were studied to evaluate the water quality.
IDRC invites research awards for training in research management and grant administration – Apply by September 12, 2011
Posted on 27 Aug, 2011 11:10 AM
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports applied research to find local solutions that will have lasting impacts on communities around the world.
The IDRC research awards aim to provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff.
This competition is for positions starting in early 2012. The number of awards varies each year. Approximately 15 awards will be offered in 2012.