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Каспинфо октябрь 2000 |
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Название: Материалы на английском Главные Пункты: * Анонс нового web-сайта и Европейской конференции по внедрению американских экологических технологий - с 29 ноября по 1 декабря в Амстердаме. Приводятся контактные адреса. * Информация Мирового альянса по гражданскому Участию - международные конференции, тренинги, публикации, источники финансирования для НПО. (12.10.2000) Полный Текст Материалы на английском МАТЕРИАЛЫ НА АНГЛИЙСКОМ ***** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2000 For more information contact: Sandra Collazo Interagency Environmental Technology Office White House Council on Environmental Quality Tel: (202) 395-0854 Fax: (202) 408-7590 Email: Sandra_J._Collazo@ceq.eop.gov NEW WEB SITE AND CONFERENCE EXPAND INTERNATIONAL TRADE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY The Interagency Environmental Technology Office (IETO), part of the White House's Council on Environmental Quality, in conjunction with several U.S. government agencies, is launching several new services designed to strengthen U.S.-European environmental partnerships. Two of IETO's new programs include the Web site www.et3m.net, a repository for firms to post their interests and find partners, and an event, the U.S.-European Partnering Event for Environmental Technologies, from November 29-December 1, 2000 in Amsterdam. The Web site, www.ET3M.net, attracts American and Western, Central and Eastern European and NIS companies and organizations interested in collaborating on environmental technology projects and business ventures. At this free Web site, participants post their company profile, search for and pre-qualify potential partners, access key information, find resources, and explore joint projects and opportunities. The Web site is a permanent, free service that will support ongoing U.S.-European cooperation for joint research and development, commercialization, and global deployment of advanced environmental technologies. Companies and organizations that have posted their profiles online and wish to meet "face-to-face" can attend the U.S.- European Partnering Event for Environmental Technologies. The event takes place November 29-December 1, 2000 in Amsterdam. Participants may register for the event on-line at www.et3m.net. The cost to attend the conference is only $145 and includes full participation in all scheduled sessions as well as some meals. The first two days of the partnering event include presentations on environmental technology trade opportunities and applied R&D programs and initiatives. Other benefits include introductory presentations by all companies to conference attendees; one-on-one partnering meetings between potential partners; and an "Information Fair" and breakout sessions covering topics such as environmental business markets, public and private information resources, international assistance programs, financing, and legal and regulatory frameworks. On the third (optional) day of the event, participants may choose to attend either of one of two 1/2 day technical sessions: 1) Transfer of Environmental Technologies into Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States through the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Ecolinks Program or 2) Technology Opportunities for Water and Wastewater Management and Treatment Systems in the Middle East. The third day also includes tours of local environmental companies and research facilities. A company's ability to forge business alliances has become a necessary survival strategy in today's global economy. With Europe being the U.S.'s largest export market for environmental technologies (expected value of $176 billion by the year 2005 ), U.S. companies must sharpen their partnership-developing skills so that they can produce the precise package of goods and services that meet each client's specific requirements for economic and environmental performance. This new Web site and its accompanying partnering event will be monumental resources for U.S. environmental companies. The event's principal organizer in the Netherlands is the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Web site and partnering event are sponsored by Ecolinks , a dynamic USAID program which seeks practical, market-based solutions to industrial and urban environmental problems in Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States and the Trans-Atlantic Small Business Initiative (TASBI), a joint policy commitment of the United States and the European Union to promote business partnerships between U.S. and European businesses. U.S. government agencies supporting the event include the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency. For more information, to complete a profile, or to register to attend the partnering event, please visit www.et3m.net or contact Sandra Collazo, Interagency Environmental Technology Office, at tel: 202-395-0854, fax: 202-408-7590, or e-mail: Sandra_J._Collazo@ceq.eop.gov. **** 3 October 2000 Edited and compiled by Yzette Terreblanche of the Programme for Development Research (PRODDER) at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in South Africa, on behalf of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation (www.civicus.org) in Washington, DC. CONTENTS C. International conferences/workshops/meetings/fairs and exhibitions D. Training courses F. New publications G. Internet news and websites H. Scholarly support and awards I. Funders and donors profile C. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS (Conferences marked with an asterisk (*) are appearing in this newsletter for the first time) CIVICUS IN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL ASSEMBLY THEME: Participatory Democracy and Responsive Government - Towards a strong civil society, a strong state, a deepened democracy and an enlarged role for citizens DATE: 12-15 November VENUE: Jakarta, INDONESIA ENQUIRIES: Gail Goodall, Corporate Manager, CIVICUS in Asia Pacific Tel: (+61) (2) 8267-6366 Fax: (+61) (2) 8267-6352 E-mail: m_bell@mail.mpx.com.au EVALUATION IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR (*) 6 October 2000. Progress of Nonprofit Sector and Evaluation System. New York, UNITED STATES 11 November 2000. Evaluation from a corporate point of view and a nonprofit point of view. Nagota, JAPAN 12 November 2000. Evaluation on corporate-nonprofit partnership. Tokyo, JAPAN ENQUIRIES: Partnership Support Center, Japan E-mail: pscamerica@aol.com GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY (GEF) COUNCIL MEETING FOR NGOs (*) DATE: 31 October 2000 VENUE: Washington, DC, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: GEF NGO Network E-mail: drbarker@monitorinternational.org MEETING OF CIVICUS EUROPEAN MEMBER ORGANISATIONS THEME: Workplan and Preparations for the CIVICUS 2001 World Assembly in Vancouver DATE: 19 November 2000 VENUE: Budapest, HUNGARY ENQUIRIES: Miklos Barabas, CIVICUS European Regional Office Tel: (+36) (1) 356-8440 Fax: (+36) (1) 356-8499 E-mail: europe@civicus.org 7th INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL ENVIRONMETNS (IASTE2000) CONFERENCE DATE: 12-15 October 2000 VENUE: Trani, ITALY ENQUIRIES: Conference organisers E-mail: iaste@uclink4.berkeley.edu WWW: http://www.arch.ced.berkeley.edu/research.iaste D. TRAINING COURSES COADY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE Managing NGO Resource Centres. 14 May - 1 June 2001. Development organizations around the world recognize the power of information to raise awareness and mobilize action for social change. They also recognize the need to develop their own capacity to access, organize and use information effectively. They need methods that are both locally appropriate and globally connected. The Certificate in Managing NGO Resource Centres will provide participants with the opportunity to gain or improve skills in managing information, as well as to analyse the dynamics of indigenous knowledge, appropriate media, information sharing and networking. During the program participants will develop an action plan for their resource centre's contribution to the community-based development, information and education strategies of their organization. This unique three-week program is intended for those actively working in, or planning to establish, a resource centre. The workshop format will emphasize the active exchange of ideas among participants within a collaborative learning environment. Participants will also have access to excellent information technology facilities. Registration will be limited to 25 participants. VENUE: Antigonish, NS, CANADA ENQUIRIES: M Toogood, Registrar, Coady International Institute Tel: (+1) (902) 867-3953 Fax: (+1) (902) 867-3907 E-mail: mtoogood@stfx.ca INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND MANAGEMENT (IDPM) Managing NGOs. 30 October - 8 December 2000. A six week programme that seeks to improve the effectiveness of development NGOs, including the role of NGOs in development, NGO strategy, managing people, managing information, managing programmes, finance and resources, research and advocacy for NGOs, field placement with a voluntary organisation in Manchester, and visits to the UK's major development NGOs. ENQUIRIES: David Hulme, IDPM Tel: (+44) (161) 275-2803 Fax: (+44) (161) 273-8829 E-mail: david.hulme@man.ac.uk WWW: http://www.man.ac.uk/idpm/ NATIONAL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS (NCNB) 4th International Fellowship in Nonprofit Governance. 6-21 November 2000. This is a two-week experience developed to provide trainers with an intensive exposure to issues surrounding the work of nonprofit boards of directors. The Fellowship is a capacity-building program created to build a cadre of board development professionals who can facilitate the strengthening of boards of directors in various regions of the world. Since 1997, 34 representatives from 13 countries have participated in this rigorous program. Participants will become trainers and advocates for good governance practice within their countries or regions, and take the lead in developing worldwide governance programs in collaboration with NCNB. The program combines a set of scheduled training and awareness-raising activities, along with personal learning plans developed by the individual Fellows. Enrolment will be capped at 16 participants, so please register as soon as possible to ensure participation. VENUE: Washington, DC, UNITED STATES ENQUIRIES: Lisa McArthur, NCNB Tel: (+1) (202) 452-6262 Fax: (+1) (202) 452-6299 E-mail: global@ncnb.org TRANSCEND Conflict Transformation and Reconstruction. Conflict Transformation and Reconstruction is a self-paced, advanced professional certificate program designed to develop and enhance participants' skills for careers in a variety of international organisations. The program is open to international civil servants, specialists with relevant experience, and staff of international organizations and NGOs. Maximum opportunities are afforded participants to reflect on their daily practice individually and in small groups, as they explore practical means of integrating their new awareness into their work. Upon completion of this intensive program, participants will have an overview of the interrelated aspects of conflict resolution, human rights, and development, providing the broad skills base needed to function independently as well as in a team or organisation. Important: Participation in the full 24-week certificate program is not a requirement. Applicants may choose to participate in as few or as many courses they feel would be useful. VENUE: Centre Europйen de la Culture, Geneva, SWITZERLAND ENQUIRIES: Peace and Development Center Tel: (+41) (22) 900-0820 Fax: (+41) (22) 738-4012 E-mail: dylan@peacetraining.ch WWW: http://www.peacetraining.ch F. NEW PUBLICATIONS KUMARIAN PRESS Julie Fisher, 1998. Nongovernments: NGOs and the Political Development of the Third World. 237 pages. $24,95. This book provides a complete overview of the composition and types of NGOs that have emerged in recent years. Described in detail is the influence these organizations have had on political systems throughout the world and the hope their existence holds for the realization of sustainable development. ORDER FROM: Pact Publications Tel: (+1) (212) 697-6222 Fax: (+1) (212) 692-9748 E-mail: books@pactpub.org WWW: http://www.pactpub.com SYNERGOS INSTITUTE David Winder and A. Scott DuPree, 2000. Foundation Building Sourcebook. 336 pages. $10,00. What are strategies for raising an endowment? How can the creation of a board strengthen a foundation? What are effective grantmaking programs? The Synergos Institute's Global Philanthropy Program introduces the Foundation Building Sourcebook: A Practitioners Guide Based upon Experience from Africa, Asia and Latin America, which presents diverse approaches to these and other questions that grantmaking foundations around the world face. Containing first-hand material from about twenty-five grantmaking foundations and careful analysis, the Sourcebook is a powerful tool for anyone interested in strengthening foundations. Forthcoming in Spanish. ORDER FROM: Johan Tomlinson E-mail: jtomlinson\2synergos.org WWW: http://www.synergos.org/globalphilanthropy/ UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FORUM The United Nations Environment and Development Forum has a new free monthly newsletter, Network 2002. This multi-stakeholder publication is being produced in preparation for Earth Summit 2002 - the 10 year review of the first Summit in Rio in 1992. The 2002 Summit will address and set the Sustainable Development agenda for the 21st Century, covering a wide range of Environment, Development and Economic issues. Network 2002 will monitor progress and engage all groups, processes and issues over the next 2 years in the run up to the Summit and beyond. Network 2002 is circulated free each month by email in Acrobat pdf format and text format. To subscribe, e-mail: network2002-subscribe@egroups.com G. INTERNET NEWS AND WEBSITES The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law offers information on laws affecting NGOs in countries and regions throughout the world http://www.icnl.org The US International Grantmakers website lists information useful to both grantmakers and grant seekers in connection with grants made from the US to organizations in other countries http://www.usig.org The Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe offers course descriptions, syllabi, and a discussion forum on the laws affecting nonprofits http://www.ngolaw.org Global Environment Facility http://www.gefweb.org Initiative for Social Action and Renewal in Eurasia (ISAR) http://www.isar.org Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) http://www.unaids.org H. SCHOLARLY SUPPORT AND AWARDS JOHNS HOPKINS INSTITUTE The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies, Center for Civil Society Studies is pleased to announce a call for applications for the International Fellows in Philanthropy Program for the 2000-2001 academic year. This program based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, affords an opportunity for advances study, research, and training for up to eight participants each year who are involved in studying or managing private nonprofit, or philanthropic organizations outside of the United States, or working as NGO liaisons in the public or commercial sectors. Fellowships, which can be an academic year or semester, are available at both the Junior and Senior level. Eligibility: We are soliciting candidates who: 1) have demonstrated a high degree of interest, experience, and professional competence in research, management, or general leadership related to the voluntary, non-governmental, nonprofit, or philanthropic sector; or 2) nonprofit liaison officers established by governments and multinational organizations who play a role in linking with nonprofit organizations through project partnerships, legal reform initiatives, and a variety of other activities. Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma equivalent to the American Bachelors of Arts or Science degree and be capable of carrying out independent research and inquiry. A high degree of English fluency is required as demonstrated by a score of 600 or higher on the TOEFL exam. There are no restrictions as to nationality (except that US citizens are excluded from eligibility). Fellows are required to attend the annual International Fellows in Philanthropy Conference prior to their fellowship year and are strongly encouraged to participate in subsequent annual conferences. ENQUIRIES: Carol Wessner, Program Manager E-mail: cwessner@jhu.edu WWW: http://www.jhu.edu/~ips/fellows/index.html UNIVERISTY OF TORONTO University of Toronto's Faculty of Law offers two graduate fellowships for students from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia or possibly Central or Eastern Europe. The scholarships are designed to permit those who currently hold a law degree or equivalent qualifications to pursue Master of Laws (LLM) or Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degrees within the faculty. A Graduate Fellowship in Women's Rights would enable a candidate to explore the legal protection and promotion of women's human rights at national, regional or international levels. The second scholarship, the Graduate Fellowship in Reproductive Health Law, provides an opportunity to specifically research the legal and ethical issues in reproductive and sexual health. The value of each scholarship is approximately US$20,000 with an additional stipend available in conjunction with the Graduate Fellowship in Reproductive Health Law. Deadline for applications for both fellowships is 1 February of each year. ENQUIRIES: Graduate Admissions Office, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto http://www.law.utoronto.ca/grad I. FUNDERS AND DONORS PROFILE FOUNDATION CENTER The Foundation Center provides a useful list of nearly 1,000 grantmaker web sites categorized by private foundations, corporate grantmakers, grantmaking public charities, and community foundations. In addition, the Foundation Center has available an online library with information about foundations and nonprofit resources, instructions about funding research process, and advice in how to use the Foundation Center publications and services effectively. ENQUIRIES: The Foundation Center Tel: (+1) (212) 620-4230 or (+1) (800) 424-9836 Fax: (+1) (212) 807-3677 E-mail: library@fdncenter.org http://fdncenter.org J. ABOUT CIVICUS Donald Maynard, Senior Communications Manager Tel: (+44) (1460) 53696 Fax: (+44) (870) 121-1874 E-mail: donald@civicus.org Juan Villalobos, Communications Assistant Tel: (+1) (202) 331-8518 Fax: (+1) (202) 331-8774 E-mail: news@civicus.org WWW: http://www.civicus.org K. PRODDER CONTACT DETAIL Yzette Terreblanche - Coordinator Tel: (+27) (12) 302-2999 Fax: (+27) (12) 302-2497 E-mail: YzetteT@hsrc.ac.za WWW: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/prodder.html |