Governance
National Rural Livelihoods Project invites applications from Consultants - Apply by October 3, 2011
Posted on 22 Sep, 2011 11:54 AMNational 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 AMAshoka 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.
The war over blue gold
Posted on 19 Sep, 2011 04:45 PMDigital Empowerment Foundation invites applications for Manthan Award, New Delhi - December 1-2, 2011
Posted on 19 Sep, 2011 02:44 PMDigital 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.
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute invites applications for training on Monitoring & Evaluation, New Delhi
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 10:08 PMSambodhi 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 aservices spanning:
"Per capita water availability to reduce by 2025", says Droplets: e-Newsletter from Everything About Water - August 2011
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 06:18 PMArticle and Image Courtesy: Everything About Water
Highlights from the August edition of Droplets e-newsletter published by the Everything About Water
- India: Per capita water availability to reduce by 2025
- WHO: New guidelines for safer drinking water supply systems
Clear the air on Sindhol - WIO urges Government of Odisha
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 01:47 PM- Is the government really serious about the Project? Water Initiatives Odisha(WIO) apprehends this to be a political game rather than a hydro power project, at least for now.
- We urge upon the government to first clear the air on the project design and other related issues before moving any further.
- The project is uncalled for without making a comprehensive analysis of water and energy scenario of the state; and if it displaces people and submerges agriculture land and forests
"Meeting urban water challenges is matter of political will and priorities, not about technical solutions"
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 08:55 AMGuest post by: Parineeta Dandekar
This year's World Water Week in Stockholm explored water and sanitation challenges faced by urban areas as well as the water, sanitation and equity challenges posed by urban areas. We take a look at some of the presentations and discussions that took place, especially with reference to India and South Asia.
Water and sanitation challenges and the urban poor - Report of the consultation workshop held in December 2010 by India Wash Forum
Posted on 11 Sep, 2011 02:03 PMOn December 22, 2010, India WASH Forum organised a one day consultation workshop on pro poor urban water and sanitation at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. India WASH Forum is a coalition bringing together interested stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector in the country.