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India Habitat Centre in collaboration with the National Geographic Channel invites entries for the Habitat Young Visionary Award 2009. Participants are required to write an essay on the topic: ‘India’s Youth energy - Power and Potential -Your Vision’. Last date for submission is December 15, 2008.
(New Delhi, India, from
03 December 2008 to
05 December 2008)
Delhi based Sambodhi, a leading research, training and consultancy organisation is conducting a workshop on Media Advocacy for Developmental Initiatives from December 3-5, 2008 at the Indian capital. The programme will focus on strategic use of media for advancing social policy.
(New Delhi, India, from
27 November 2008 to
28 November 2008)
Delhi based Society for Participatory Research in Asia is organising a workshop on engendering workplace from November 27-28, 2008. The two-day orientation programme is aimed at promoting a gender-sensitive and secure work environment. The deadline for sending nominations is November 20, 2008.
(Kathmandu, Nepal , from
16 November 2008 to
18 November 2008)
Nepal based South Asia Partnership International is organising a three-day regional conference on combating violence against women in politics at Kathmandu from November 16-18 2008. Participants will explore laws, policies and provisions for creating a congenial environment for women's participation in politics.
(New Delhi, India, from
16 November 2008 to
18 November 2008)
Geneva based World Economic Forum is organising the India Economic Summit from November 16-18, 2008 in New Delhi. With its principal theme of “Securing India's Future Growth”, the event will convene business, government and civil society leaders to address challenges related to competitiveness and inclusive growth.
(New Delhi, India, from
25 November 2008 to
15 December 2008)
Delhi based e-Health-Care Foundation is inviting applications for three-month certificate course in medical informatics, which will enable general practitioners in India to be abreast of the latest advances in medical science. The last date for submitting application is November 25, 2008.
(New Delhi, India, from
07 November 2008 to
07 December 2008)
Charkha Development Communication Network has announced the Sanjoy Ghose Media Fellowship 2008-09 and Women Writers in Ladakh Award for women journalists and writers residing in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The last date for submitting the applications is November 7, 2008.
(New Delhi,India, from
11 November 2008 to
13 November 2008)
ACCESS Development Services in its fifth year endeavour is organising the Microfinance India Summit 2008 in New Delhi. To be held from November 11-13, the theme 'The Poor First' will focus on Indian microfinance initiatives.
To make their voices heard, UNDP Pakistan invites youth between 15-24 years to design a set of eight logos for the MDGs in the country by November 10, 2008. Wining entries will win a laptop and many other exciting prizes.
(, from
24 October 2008 to
30 October 2008)
Asia Media Forum (AMF), in partnership with Action Aid aims to provide journalism fellowship of £1,000 for the development and enhancement of research ideas and concepts related to the current socio-political debate in Asia region.
Delhi based Confederation of Indian Industriesannounces call for applications for its annual women exemplar award, the last date for which is November 15, 2008. The award is in recognition of the significant contribution made by grassroots women workers in fields of education, health and micro enterprise.
(Gurgaon, India, from
13 November 2008 to
15 November 2008)
Delhi based The Energy and Resources Institute is organising a regional conference on environment education from November 13-15, 2008 at TERI Gram, Gurgaon. The event hopes to raise issues concerning environmental aspects of the processes linked with education and enhance teachers’ knowledge on related issues.
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , from
11 November 2008 to
13 November 2008)
Organised by Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies and Elets Technomedia eAsia 2008 will have experts and practitioners sharing trends and opportunities in ICT for development in a three day forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia from November 11-13.
World Bank’s Social Development Department invites entries for a world-wide documentary competition that will highlight the social aspects of climate change as experienced or observed by people. The contest is open for public voting and the deadline for submissions is October 24, 2008.
Child Rights and You (CRY) invites proposals for research fellowships to explore multiple dimensions of child rights that would provide insight on the interplay of culture, tradition, law, ethics and policy in defining the best interest principle for children. Last date for receipt of application is October 28, 2008.
Malaysia based Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific invites entries for the rice film award, the last date for which is January 31, 2009. The award seeks to recognise efforts generating awareness on role of rice in the region's economy, culture and livelihoods.
(Kolkata, India, from
06 February 2009 to
07 February 2009)
Forum of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists is organising its seventh All India People’s Technology Congress from February 6-7, 2009 in the eastern city of Kolkata. The event would explore the use of sustainable and environment friendly techniques and models for improvement in quality of life.
The Ford Foundation invites applications latest by November 15, 2008 for its International Fellowships Programme 2009 seeking to build a new generation of social justice leaders worldwide. The programme supports underprivileged individuals to improve their lives and assist in common pursuit of equitable and just societies.
(Goa, India, from
03 October 2008 to
25 October 2008)
The 12th National Conference on e-Governance is scheduled to be held in Goa, India. As part of the conference the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is calling for nominations for awards under seven different categories by October 25, 2008.
(Hyderabad,India, from
21 October 2008 to
24 October 2008)
The first ever World Congress on Disaster Management will be held in Hyderabad, India from October 21 to 24, 2008. Organised by the Disaster Management, Infrastructure and Control Society, it aims to develop a holistic approach towards mitigation of increasing disasters, from natural and climate-related to industrial, nuclear and terror-related ones.
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 OneWorld South Asia's Seventh Annual Regional Meeting on February 8-9, 2008, at New Delhi, focused on Southern voices and perspectives on the Climate Change debate.
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