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Media on climate change
ICIMOD organises a competition for journalists on climate change impact in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. Closing date for submission of entries is December 15, 2009.
AgriTech India 2009
Media Today Group is organising AgriTech, an international exhibition from December 5-7, 2009 in Bangalore. The event will showcase best agricultural practices and improved technologies.
Forum on clean technology
Cleantech Forum XXIV, to be held in New Delhi from October 15-16, 2009, will provide opportunities to learn and develop cutting-edge clean technologies in India. It will allow key stakeholders to find innovative solutions.
Digital libraries conference
TERI announces the International Conference on Digital Libraries focussing on their potential and role in development from February 23-26, 2010 in New Delhi. The deadline for submitting papers is October 15, 2009.
Innovation for India Awards
Marico Innovation Foundation announces its third edition of the Innovation for India Awards to be held on March 12, 2010 in Mumbai. Any Indian company, social organisation, government body or individuals are eligible to participate. Applications should be submitted by September 30, 2009.
Media workshop on climate change
Jaipur based NGO CECOEDECON is organising a state level media sensitization workshop on climate change and emerging challenges on September 16, 2009 in Jaipur. The aim of the workshop is to highlight the need for serious and urgent reporting on climate change impact.
Call for papers: eAsia 2009
CSDMS, India and ICTA, Sri Lanka organises eAsia 2009, a three day international consultative dialogue-cum-exhibition to promote ICT4D from December 2-4, 2009 in Sri Lanka. Interested participants can send proposals on ICT for development by September 15, 2009.
Conference on renewable energy
Solar Energy Society of India announces ICORE - 2009 that will showcase best of renewable energy and rural development practices from October 6-7, 2009. The annual event will witness participation of key stakeholders from amongst the Indian renewable energy community.
Consultation on digital inclusion
In the run up to the 21st Skoch Summit, a research meeting has been organised on speeding digital inclusion that will foster participatory democracy in India. The scheduled date for meeting is September 16, 2009.
Conference on green business
Institute for Studies in Vedic Sciences will host Vishwa 2009, an international exhibition-cum-conference to promote green business solutions from December 18-20, 2009 in Mumbai, India. The event will provide platform to explore opportunities in the area of sustainable eco-practices.
Essay competition on youth entrepreneurship
World Bank invites young people to share ideas on youth entrepreneurship in times of the global financial crisis. The deadline for submitting essays is September 22, 2009.
Stand Up Take Action 2009
For fourth year in a row, the UN Millennium Campaign is organising the global Stand Up Take Action event from October 16-18, 2009. The movement mobilised 116 million people last year in support of the MDGs.
Media fellowships for social development
Infochange India invites journalists and researches to submit applications for 2009 Media Fellowships. Topic chosen should be related to social justice and sustainable development in India. The last date for submitting entries is September 30, 2009.
Contest on youth and MDGs
Women’s Feature Service announces “Mera India, Bridge the gap” contest inviting the country’s youth to assess gaps and challenges in achieving the MDGs. Entries suggesting innovative ways of meeting the goals must be submitted by October 5, 2009.
Where kids decide
Chinh India presents the 2009 Kids film festival that aims to promote cause of children and marginalised communities through harnessing traditional wisdom, art and culture. Last date for applying is August 31, 2009.
Call for papers: Gender and education
INEE announces the Dr Jacqueline Kirk commemorative competition and invites papers and case studies. The theme chosen is: Gender equality in and through education in emergencies, chronic crisis and early recovery. Deadline for submitting entries is November 13, 2009.
ICTs in education: Call for nominations
UNESCO announces entries for the 2009 King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICTs in education. This year’s theme is “Teaching, Learning and e-Pedagogy: Teacher Professional Development for Knowledge Societies”. Applications should reach latest by September 30, 2009.
Call for proposals on gender equality
UNIFEM invites proposals for the Fund for Gender Equality, a multi-donor initiative to accelerate progress towards women’s empowerment. Concept notes on innovative, impact-oriented programmes to promote women’s rights should be submitted latest by September 30, 2009.
Awards for research on development
Global Development Network is accepting submissions from researchers on key development issues as part of its annual competition for development research and projects. Closing dates for submitting proposals are August 28 and September 30, 2009
Call for papers on economic challenges for Asia
Asia Research Institute, NUS invites papers for “International Conference on Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Policy Challenges”. Abstracts examining multiple impacts of current financial crisis in the context of social and economic deprivation should be submitted latest by August 31, 2009.
