Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Program
Closed Published by eiforum April 8th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, Report, NewsThe mission of the World Bank Group is to reduce poverty and improve living standards through sustainable development and investment in people. The World Bank Institute (WBI) is at the forefront of the Bank’s efforts to promote learning and deliver to the stakeholders, the best thinking and experience emerging from around the world on issues crucial to reform and socio-economic development.
In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank. Continue reading ‘Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Program’
2008 International Essay Contest for Young People
Closed Published by eiforum April 8th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, NewsYoung people from around the world are again invited this year to enter the 2008 International Essay Contest organized by UNESCO and the Goi Peace Foundation with the sponsorship of the Earthrise Society.
The theme for this year s contest is “My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable development in my community?” Please submit your innovative ideas and concrete plans/projects to address the social, cultural, environmental or economic problems faced by your community.
The deadline for entry is June 30, 2008. First prize winners will receive a cash award and a trip to Japan. Continue reading ‘2008 International Essay Contest for Young People’
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Closed Published by eiforum April 8th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, NewsThe American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2009-2010 Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and generally cover tuition and fees, textbook allowance, monthly maintenance, international airfare and health insurance. ALL disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award, EXCEPT medical field in patient care or medical training.
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Vacancy: Capacity Building Consultant
Closed Published by eiforum March 24th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, NewsPosition Title : Capacity Building Consultant
Manager : Team Leader of Support Office for Eastern Indonesia (SOfEI)
Location : Makassar or Papua
General Objectives
In 2004 the Public Finance and Regional Development (PFRD) team of the World Bank Office Jakarta and the Decentralization Support Facility for Eastern Indonesia (SOfEI) pioneered a Public Expenditure Analysis and Capacity Harmonization (PEACH). PEACH is a participatory public expenditure review (PER) that is designed to fit specific needs of a region and is followed by a set of capacity building activities. PEACH has two components. The first is the public expenditure analysis (PEA). This is the analytical part of the activities that requires local academicians to do the analysis. The second component is the capacity harmonization (CH) that requires local academicians to work together with local government and jointly design a set of capacity building activities based on findings and recommendations set by the PEA. Continue reading ‘Vacancy: Capacity Building Consultant’
Pemberitahuan Seminar Percik
Closed Published by eiforum March 24th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, NewsPercik akan menyelenggarakan Seminar Internasional ke Sembilan dengan tema ”Politik Identitas: Agama, Etnisitas, dan Ruang/Space dalam Dinamika Politik Lokal di Indonesia dan Asia Tenggara” pada tanggal 15 – 17 Juli 2008 dan “Roundtable Discussion untuk merefleksikan Peranan Agama, Etnisitas, dan Ruang/Space dalam Politik Identitas” (dengan jumlah peserta terbatas yang dipilih) pada tanggal 18 Juli 2008 di Kampoeng Percik, Salatiga. Peserta seminar adalah para ilmuwan sosial, peneliti, aktivis LSM, dan pengambil kebijakan pemerintah maupun swasta. Melalui surat ini kami ingin menjajaki kesediaan Ibu/Bapak untuk menjadi pemakalah, khususnya berkenaan salah satu topik seperti tercantum dalam kerangka acuan terlampir. Continue reading ‘Pemberitahuan Seminar Percik’
Program Fellowship dan Pelatihan J-PAL Dibidang Riset Kemiskinan di Indonesia
0 Comments Published by eiforum March 5th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, NewsAbdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) mengumumkan dua peluang berikut bagi akademisi, periset, mahasiswa, pejabat pemerintah, dan praktisi pembangunan lain di Indonesia. Kedua kegiatan ini didanai oleh Kedutaan Besar Belanda di Jakarta dan Bank Dunia, Indonesia. Continue reading ‘Program Fellowship dan Pelatihan J-PAL Dibidang Riset Kemiskinan di Indonesia’
Semiloka Kepala BAPPEDA se-KTI I
0 Comments Published by eiforum February 27th, 2008 in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, Events
Seiring dengan usaha-usaha pembangunan yang diarahkan ke kawasan dan wilayah bagian timur Indonesia, banyak pengalaman pembangunan yang dapat dianalisa dan dikonfigurasi kembali dalam usaha untuk mendapatkan pendekatan pembangunan yang cocok dan aplikabel bagi penerima. Salah satu usaha yang perlu dilakukan adalah meningkatkan interaksi yang lebih membangun antara aktor dan motor pembangunan (stakeholders) di setiap level/tingkat, antara pemerintah dan organisasi sipil termasuk juga komunitas pembangunan internasional. Pada tingkat nasional, kolaborasi dan interaksi antara stakeholders harus dapat menanggapi sekaligus menerapkan prinsip efektivitas, transparansi dan akuntabilitas. Upaya ini seyogyanya dapat diperluas hingga pada level lokal (Provinsi dan Kabupaten/Kota), agar tercipta interaksi secara vertikal antara pelaku di tingkat nasional dengan provinsi dan kabupaten/kota, maupun secara horisontal antara provinsi atau kabupaten/kota. Continue reading ‘Semiloka Kepala BAPPEDA se-KTI I’
Penawaran pelatihan CEFIL panjang XXI
0 Comments Published by eiforum February 20th, 2008 in Uncategorized, NewsDalam rangka pelatihan Civic Education for Future Indonesian Leaders (CEFIL) ke – 21 pada bulan April 2008, kami mengundang staff dari lembaga yang bapak / ibu pimpin untuk berpartisipasi dalam pelatihan tersebut.
Pelatihan ini sangat bermanfaat dalam peningkatan kapasitas staff dari lembaga yang bapak / ibu pimpin. Peningkatan kapasitas yang coba kami lakukan adalah peningkatan dalam level individual dan level managerial. Dengan mengikuti pelatihan CEFIL ini, diharapkan peserta semakin mampu untuk menjadi penggerak dan pemimpin di komunitasnya.
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LAUNCH OF THE ESSAY Competition 2008 - YOUR MOBILIZATION IN COUNTRY WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS
0 Comments Published by eiforum February 16th, 2008 in Uncategorized, NewsColleagues:
The International Essay Competition 2008 has been launched and –as always–
your help on letting youth and others in your country know about it is key.
Helping to mobilize participants and open the doors of the centers to allow them
to use our computers, internet access is likewise crucial.
Last year you mobilized 2,200 participants and many of you have integrated the
Essay Competition into the appropriate programs for youth within the strategy
and priorities of the country. Continue reading ‘LAUNCH OF THE ESSAY Competition 2008 - YOUR MOBILIZATION IN COUNTRY WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS’
Called for Papers “NTT at the cross road - 40 Years of NTT Development”
0 Comments Published by eiforum February 16th, 2008 in Uncategorized, NewsJournal of NTT Development Studies is a peer reviewed, a bi-lingual journal (Bahasa Indonesia or English)
http://www.ntt-academia.org/ntt-study-journal.html
Called for Papers - “NTT at the cross road - 40 Years of NTT Development” for First Edition Vol 1 April 2008. Preferred Topics for 15 April 2008 edition:
- 40 Years of East Nusa Tenggara Economic Development
- Knowledge Management of NTT: Constraints and Opportunities
- Social Development of NTT: Education, Health and
- NTT Human Development Strategy: A Reflection Forwards
- Rural Development Infrastructures and Spatial Poverty Analysis of NTT
- Interdisciplinary Research Agenda for NTT Development
- International Aid in East Nusa Tenggara: What are the Impacts in 40 Years?
First Edition First Volume: Forthcoming in April 2008! Continue reading ‘Called for Papers “NTT at the cross road - 40 Years of NTT Development”’