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Canadian Non-Profit Group Assists Gaza Victims
War-torn Gaza will benefit from CAD1.8 million (USD1.5 million) in medical aid and CAD100,000 in immediate relief aid from Canadian nonprofit group, Human Concern International. An HCI release stated that the medical assistance will be used to support 18 primary health care facilities operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency and secondary health care centers supervised by the World Health Organization. ... -
Turkey Eyes IMF Assistance to Close Funding Gap
Turkey is seeking assistance from the International Monetary Fund to help ease a projected financing deficit of around USD15 billion to USD30 billion in 2009, Economy Minister Mehmet Simsek was quoted by Reuters as saying. "I think (the financing gap) is between USD15-30 billion. An IMF programme is needed to overcome concerns about the financing deficit," he said as negotiations between IMF and Turkey are slated to resume on Jan. 8. The Eurasian country is reportedly requesting for... ... -
Funding Needed to Help Asylum-Seekers Flee Zimbabwe, UNICEF Says
UNICEF is appealing for some USD1.4 million to help provide water, sanitation, hygiene, education and protection for women and children fleeing Zimbabwe as they continue to arrive in South Africa's Musina town, according to Reuters. The U.N. agency will set up child-friendly spaces and boost its support for drop-in centers in Musina. Three advice service centers will also be put up along the border to provide legal advice, information on health and basic food, and hygiene packages to chil... ... -
Shifting Gears: Finding an Alternative to Globalization
As economies suffer from the impact of the worldwide financial meltdown, Thierry de Montbrial is calling for more government intervention to bail out the markets. ... -
Backgrounder: International Land Systems Inc.
This article sheds light on the importance of land registration and administration, specifically in developing countries. It also focuses on International Land Systems Inc., what they do and how to get a job with the organization. ...
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| Enabling sustained social and economic opportunity for the next five billion people |
The latest from Microsoft: |
EVENT |
As part of the international Imagine Cup competition, the Rural Innovation Award recognizes software design that contributes to a more sustainable environment, promotes social and economic growth in developing countries, and/or helps populations meet their basic needs. Winners announced July 8. |
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT |
 Signing ceremony marks new community programs for Africa and Asia, and collaboration between Aga Khan and Microsoft. |
BLOGS |
| The Delightful People from Aga Khan By James Utzschneider |
The agreement between our two organizations involves a collaboration across a broad set of activities including education, youth empowerment, NGO/Civil Society capacity building, rural access, microfinance, and health. |
CASE STUDY |
Equipping African Youth with Skills and Training to Reach Their Potential |
Microsoft formed a partnership with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) to equip youth in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania with the skills they needed to find jobs and create their own opportunities for success. Roughly 40,000 Africans between the ages of 16 and 35 will benefit from these efforts. |
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 Our aim is to help Africans realize their own and their continent’s full potential, while ensuring that technology supports and accelerates Africa’s progress toward the Millennium Development Goals. |
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