2011 Gates Award for Global Health 02/09/2010
The Gates Award for Global Health was established by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to reward and exemplify organizations which have developed processes for improving health, especially in resource poor settings, with measurable results. The Award recognizes past achievements and the promise of continuing activity and improvement. The nomination deadline is Friday, October 29, 2010. The Award will be presented in Washington, D.C. at a special Awards Ceremony in the spring of 2011. Nomination Guidelines Nominees Organizations cannot nominate themselves. Preference will be given to organizations as a whole, but long standing and organizationally discrete programs within organizations will not be excluded. Nominees must be organizations that have been in operation for a minimum of 10 years. Non-governmental, charitable or nonprofit entities, private companies, government agencies, universities and multilateral organizations are all eligible for consideration. Preference will be given to Non-governmental organizations and not for profit organizations. Documentation of United States Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt status, or the equivalent for international organizations, is required for nonprofit institutions and must be faxed or mailed to the Global Health Council when requested by the Awards Program Staff. Nominees must be in current good financial standing and be able to supply documentation that supports its financial status and its ability to manage a prize of this magnitude. Documentation will include, but is not limited to, annual reports, financial statements and tax filings. Contact with any jurors or Global Health Council staff for the purpose of currying favor for a nominee may subject that nominee to disqualification. Nominators While the nominator should have direct knowledge of the nominated organization's work, he or she may not be an officer, employee, or board member of the nominated organization. Also, a nominator may not be a family member of an officer, employee, or board member of the nominated organization. The nominator must describe his or her association with the nominee. No member of the Gates Award Jury may nominate an organization. The nominator will complete a standardized form to help with consistency in the judging process. The nominator will disclose any financial or other interactions with the nominee in the last five years. To fill out the Online Nomination Form click this link: www.globalhealth.org/gates_award_nomination Award Background & Criteria The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is dedicated to improving people's lives by sharing advances in health and learning with the global community. The Seattle-based foundation is led by Bill Gates, his wife Melinda French Gates and Gates' father, William H. Gates Sr. The foundation's Global Health Program is focused on reducing global health inequities by accelerating the development, deployment and sustainability of health interventions that will save lives and dramatically reduce the disease burden in developing countries. The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to health improvement and equity globally. Its mission is to promote better health around the world by assisting all who work for improvement and equity in global health to secure the information and resources they need to work effectively. Any organization from any country in the world that has had a systemic and lasting impact on global health may be nominated for the Gates Award; the organization may be a charitable institution, a private company or a public entity. In submitting nominations for the Gates Award for Global Health, emphasis should be placed on an organization's accomplishments to date. Applications should include a brief history of how the organization has made a sustained contribution in the field of global health. Nominators may wish to consider the following criteria in describing the Nominee's work:
Introduction The KOICE Alumni Association of Tanzania (KAAT), and association for participants of training programs of KOICA is organizing and essay competition. KOICA is an agency responsible for the Government of the Republic of Korea grant aid program to Tanzania, and supports its partner developing countries throughout the world through development projects and technical cooperation. KOICA is now making utmost efforts to encourage Tanzania’s development potential for a better future, especially in the fields of agriculture, health, and education. In line with KOICA’s philosophy, KAAT wants to provide more education opportunities for secondary school students in Tanzania. We hope that many students join the essay contest and bring their creative and logical thinking. Topics
Participants Open to all Tanzanian secondary school students. Format Essays should be n English, handwritten and not less than 1,000 words or more than 2,000. Andika vizuri! Submission Essays should be submitted by mail to the following address: Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) P.O Box 31370 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Closing date Submissions will be accepted until Friday October 22nd 2010 (this is the deadline). Rules
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Targeted Request for Proposals (RFP): Exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication Complete RFP available online at http://www.amfar.org/rfp DEADLINE Letters of Intent must be submitted no later than September 16, 2010 BACKGROUND This RFP solicits proposals relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly impacted the health of individuals infected with HIV-1. However, if therapy is interrupted, there is a rapid resumption of viral replication. Understanding the mechanisms by which the virus is able to persist in the face of therapy is necessary in order to identify strategies that may interrupt viral persistence and ultimately lead to viral eradication. amfAR wishes to support basic, clinical, and especially translational research exploring the mechanisms whereby HIV infection persists; the chronic nature of viral reservoirs and latency; and barriers to the eradication of HIV, with the potential goal of ultimately eliminating HIV infection. AVAILABLE FUNDING AND PERFORMANCE PERIOD Funding will be available for: Research Grants - $100,000 direct costs plus up to 20% for indirect costs. The performance period for grants awarded under this RFP will be for one year starting March 1, 2011. Fellowships - $110,000 direct costs and $3,636 for amfAR designated travel costs, plus up to 10% for indirect costs. The performance period for fellowships awarded under this RFP will be for two years starting March 1, 2011. See the RFP posted at http://www.amfar.org/rfp for eligibility requirements and additional information. CODESRIA The Guy Mhone Conference on Development Theme: The Renaissance and Revival of African Economies Venue: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Date: 20 - 21 December, 2010 The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is pleased to announce the third Guy Mhone International Conference, under the auspices of its Economic Research Programme. The theme of this year’s conference is The Renaissance and Revival of African Economies. The conference is being convened in the context of the global economic crisis which should prompt a critical analysis of all aspects of socioeconomic development in Africa. The Guy Mhone Conference on Development is organised annually in honour of one of the most distinguished African development thinkers and former member of CODESRIA’s Executive Committee, the late Professor Guy Mhone. This year’s edition of the conference will be held from 20 to 21 December, 2010 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Over the past decade, the world economy has experienced many ups and downs. Periods of recession were followed by periods of economic recovery; but while conditions for genuine economic recovery are not yet met, the evolution of the world GDP declined in the second half of 2010. The growth rate of the US dollar is expected to be 2.5% in 2010 and 2% in 2011, following a contraction of similar magnitude in 2009. Similarly, the growth rate would be 1.8% and 1.3% for the euro zone after a -3.9% drop in 2009. Similarly, African economies were not indifferent to these changes. Periods of growth in crisis were followed by periods of substantial economic growth. After years of pessimism about growth prospects in Africa, optimism is taking over, although the latest post-crisis developments seem to temper this optimism. Growth resumed in most African economies, with encouraging results being recorded in various African countries and increased investment in the sector of telecommunications, infrastructure and financial services benefiting most of the economies. Despite the low penetration rate of new technologies, innovative applications of ICT were identified in areas as diverse as electronic banking, payment systems, agriculture, trade, administration and education. Many of these tools help to improve the business environment by contributing to the development of markets, reducing barriers related to infrastructure and lowering costs. The continued favourable macroeconomic policies, the strengthened judiciary and the improved transparency of national accounts of most countries have led to increased confidence of investors in the continent. Politically, the stability which occurred in many countries, following the decline of social tensions and increased investment in the consolidation of democracy, also contributed to creating an environment that is more conducive to investment. These positive developments notwithstanding, it is necessary to interrogate the sustainability of this evolution. What are the prospects for the emergence of a number of African economies that will steadily practise appropriate economic policies? Can countries like South Africa, Botswana and Mauritius be driving forces for other poorer countries? Are we faced with a genuine revival of African economies, or is it rather simple economic changes? Do they allow successful cases to speak of a genuine economic renaissance, like political and cultural renaissance? What are the links between them? What were the factors of the growth recorded in many economies on the continent? As a way of creating an avenue where these and other questions can be answered, CODESRIA has dedicated the 2010 edition of the Guy Mhone Conference on Development to the ‘renaissance and revival of African economies’. Many studies have attempted to explain the factors of this growth. For the most part however, these explanations have failed to go beyond the neoclassical standpoints, while the current dynamics require innovative explanations that could not only provide more convincing working hypotheses but also create new analytical prospects more capable of understanding and responding to major challenges facing Africa. In terms of major economic groupings, Africa is part of the least developed countries (LDCs), with a population weight of about 18.2%, but with a contribution to world production at the rate of only about 0.5%. The economic and political future of the continent is yet a major challenge for the entire world, as its economic development is a sine qua non for world peace in the years to come. The place of Africa in the global community is defined by the fact that the continent is an important reserve of resources that can serve the entire humanity. Africa is one of the continents most capable of providing the raw materials needed by both developed and emerging countries, as could be seen in the increasing quest for African raw materials by countries like China and India. Thus, a new door of economic opportunity is opened to African countries, but this also implies risks that should not be overlooked. As a result, mismanagement of natural resources in Africa can not only lead to their exhaustion by foreign powers, but also constitute a danger to future generations, not to mention the negative impact on environment and climate. While the effects of these imbalances are likely to be felt in the long run, there are disturbances that have more immediate impacts on African economies. Among these, the most striking fact is undoubtedly the economic crisis that has been affecting the economies of developed countries since 2008, with its effects on the steady growth of several African countries. Between 2003 and 2008, majority of African economies recorded an average growth rate of 5%. However, because of the decline in economic activities, the continent could only record a 2.8% growth in 2009, compared to 5.7% projected prior to the crisis. Thus, the crisis made Africa lose 120 dollars in GDP per capita. According to estimates by the African Development Bank (AfDB), to catch up and achieve its development goals by 2015, the continent needs 50 billion dollars additional aid per year. Nevertheless, the continent's economies are less harmed than anticipated and the revival seems to be faster on the continent than elsewhere in the world. The forecasts for 2010 and 2011 are rather optimistic, with growth rates ranging from 4.5% in 2010 and 5.2% in 2011, against 4.2% and 4.3% respectively in the rest of the world. Africa can do much better; but to achieve this, it must mobilise more domestic resources to fund its development. In a long-term perspective, it must be emphasised that structural problems are persistent in most countries of the continent. Despite the steady growth, poverty is still prevailent on the continent, the illiteracy rate is the highest in the world and youth unemployment rate is tending towards the extreme. Moreover, the level of economic development of the continent’s different countries remains very uneven. The economy is still deeply based on agriculture, with 65-85% of African populations active in the agricultural sector, but the added value of products derived from agriculture is comparatively very low. Furthermore, there is yet no integration between African economies. Despite the progress in this area in recent years, there is still a long way to go. In this unfavourable context, Africa should show a deep imagination and ensure that the experiences of the past serve as a lesson and an inspiration towards building a brighter future. In this sense, the conference aims to identify the forces whichhad, in the past, allowed African societies to cope with the challenges they faced, and consider them in its emancipation and economic revival project, yet without neglecting the new situation imposed by globalisation. To this end, extensive research works and refined analyses are necessary in order to arrive at a better understanding of the situation and come up with a brighter outlook for African economies. During the two-day conference, researchers will be invited to take stock of the evolution of African economies over the past decade and to identify trends for years to come. In doing so, discussions will focus on challenges and structural constraints that the continent will face in the coming decade in particular. A clear vision and critical analyses are encouraged so as to challenge classical theories and analyses promoted by international financial institutions, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the majority of developed countries. The themes to be covered by the conference include: 1. Competitiveness and revival of African economies; 2. African economies in the face of emerging countries; 3. World trade and the revival of African economies; 4. African agriculture in the face of new challenges posed by the world trade; 5. The industrialisation process in Africa in the face of the challenges of the global economy; 6. The political dimension of the African renaissance and economic reforms; 7. International economic institutions and the revival of African economies; 8. Regional integration and revival of African economies; 9. The renaissance and the revival of African economies in the context of globalisation; 10. Global economic governance and revival of African economies; 11. Pan-Africanism and renaissance of African economies ; 12. The role and place of trade and investment in the renaissance and revival of African economies; 13. The Diaspora and the renaissance and revival of African economies ; 14. Migrations and revival of African economies ; 15. NEPAD and the renaissance of African economies; 16. The revival of African economies and climate change. Researchers who wish to participate in the conference are hereby invited to submit abstracts of their papers to CODESRIA not later than 30 September, 2010. If selected, the full papers developed from the abstracts must reach CODESRIA not later than 15 November, 2010. Authors of papers selected by an independent selection committee will be informed of the outcome of the process not later than 20 November, 2010 together with information on travel and accommodation. All abstracts and papers should be sent to: The Guy Mhone Conference on Development Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) BP 3304, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal. Tel: +221 33 825 98 22/23 Fax: +221 33 824 12 89 E-mail: conference.development@codesria.sn Website: www.codesria.org CODESRIA 2010 Gender Symposium Theme: Gender, Migration and Socioeconomic Development in Africa Date: 24-26 November, 2010 Venue: Cairo, Egypt In line with its mandate to promote high-level scientific and academic debates on various aspects of socioeconomic development in Africa, the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) hereby announces the 2010 edition of its Gender Symposium which will be held from 24 to 26 November, 2010 in Cairo, Egypt. The Gender Symposium is a forum organised annually by CODESRIA to discuss gender issues and their impacts on the development of the continent. The theme of this year’s edition is Gender, Migration and Socioeconomic Development in Africa. For over a decade, the Council has been involved in promoting the gender dimension of all the studies conducted by its research groups. But in recent times, migration has become an important component of the continent’s development process. Migrants contribute substantially to the Gross National Product through their monetary transfers, which exceed official development aid in some countries. They also influence the destinies of their countries in various forms. Moreover, in the context of globalisation, migration and development have become interdependent processes, despite the policies of many countries to control migration flows. Nevertheless, migration is still not integrated into the development plans of most countries; hence, the importance of studying migration in relations to development processes, and revealing its various dimensions. Specifically, understanding the gender dimension in the process of migration and development is both an essential and urgent exercise. Although migration as a phenomenon is as old as the world and studies on it are not new, researchers only began to interrogate it, especially the gender dimension, in a more systemic way in the mid-80s. But now, female migration has increased substantially at the international level, drawing the attention of not only researchers but also international organisations. According to UN statistics, in 2005, 49.6% of international migrants (about 94.5 million) were women; and with few exceptions (Africa and Asia), female migrants are in the majority, compared to their male counterparts. Increased demand for female labour in Northern countries, the rapid and radical socioeconomic transformations in developing countries, and the persistence and/or resurgence of conflicts in some regions of the world, particularly Africa, are factors which have contributed to this expansion. As a result, studies and debates on the relationship between gender and migration are also increasing. Yet, the numerous and complex relationships between these two terms continue to raise questions and concerns among researchers, scholars, civil society organisations, human rights groups, and even politicians. The dominant perception of the concept of gender and migration has long remained trapped in an approach that sees female migrants as ’invisible’, ‘passive’, ‘ignorant’ and ‘unproductive’ victims who do not contribute to the development of the economies of their countries of origin or host countries, regardless of their level of education; and hence subjected to various forms of marginalisation, discrimination and maltreatment, the gravest of which is sexual violation This perspective however began to change with increase in the number of scientific studies on the place and role of female Diasporas in origin and host economies. The 20010 CODESRIA Gender Symposium intends to advance these studies, as it will pay particular attention to the new dynamics caused by the change in the status and profile of female emigration. Participants will also have the opportunity to take a critical look at classical theories and approaches on migration, their objective limits, and the progressive incorporation of gender relations and feminism in understanding the complexity of migration as a global phenomenon. While studies on the relationship between gender (or rather women) and migration have increased, those addressing the links between gender, migration and development are still scarce, and limited in scope, as they focus more on the ’feminisation of migration’, understood as the increase in number (quantitative) of female migrants and more observable in the economically advanced countries which are usually the target destinations of the migrants. Another premise for the focus of the symposium this year is that the concept of development should consider the contribution of female migrants to wealth creation for the socioeconomic development of their host and origin countries. It should also include the development of female migrants as social beings, through a dynamic process that results in growth, advancement, empowerment and progress. Some studies in the last few years have demonstrated that, in terms of employment, the situations are still very unequal between male migrants and female migrants of working age. The unemployment rate for female migrants, though declining, is allegedly generally higher than that of their male counterparts, and we seem to be moving towards a situation where migration increases women’s autonomy, economic power and social status. The relationship between gender, migration and development can also be viewed in terms of the empowerment of women. Some works in the field wonder whether female migration is a ticket to women’s empowerment, or another avenue for the violation of the basic rights of women. The complexity of contemporary international migrations is such that the answer is not simple. The predominant perception so far, which the symposium aims to transcend, still remains that which fails to recognise that the profile of female migrants has changed, and that female migration has embraced a number of characteristics that vary according to generations, countries of origin and length of stay in host countries. Understanding the gender dimensions of migration also means focusing on power relations established in the different categories of migrants, between migrants from wealthier social strata and those from poorer social strata. Issues of social promotion between generations of migrants, autonomy, parity and emancipation will therefore be at the centre of discussions during the 2010 CODESRIA Gender Symposium. Participants are therefore enjoined to consider the different aspects of the issue of gender, migration and development by trying to answer the following questions: How is the gender-based division in the labour market altered by the arrival of female workers of other nationalities?; How do emigrants affect service structures?; What is the relationship between native women and these newcomers as regards the issue of changing ‘female roles?; and many other issues outlined above. Below are the various sub-themes that would be covered by papers presented during the symposium: • Migration, gender and development: theories and approaches; • The feminisation of African migrations; • Female migrations, sexospecific roles and gender equality; • Women and forced migrations; • African female migrants and cash transfers; • Female migration and human trafficking; • Migration and the reconfiguration of the labour market; • Migration and the empowerment of African women; • Migration, gender, culture and religion; • Female migration and human rights; • Women, migration and social protection; • Gender, migration and social integration; • Migration, gender and citizenship; • Female Diasporas and relationship with origin and host countries; • The impact of male emigration on women; • Female migrants and the public spaces of origin and host countries; • Organisational networks of female migrants. The symposium will be held from 24 to 26 November, 2010 in Cairo, Egypt. Interested prospective participants are hereby invited to send abstracts of the papers they intend to present not later than 15 September, 2010. If selected, the full papers developed out of the abstracts must reach CODESRIA not later than 18 October, 2010 for further review prior to final confirmation of selection. For more information, please contact: The 2010 Gender Symposium Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) BP 3304, CP 18524 Dakar, Senegal Tel: +221 - 33 825 98 22/23 Fax: +221- 33 824 12 89 E-mail: gender.symposium@codesria.sn Website: www.codesria.org Nairobi International Book Fair 31/08/2010
The annual Nairobi International Book Fair takes place in the exhibition hall of Nairobi's Sarit Centre. Discussions, poetry and readings from guest speakers all feature, as well as previews of many newly published titles. Email: info@kenyapublishers.org Venue Information: Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Kenya Opening Hours: Most shops Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-1pm. Some keep longer hours Address: Corner Parklands & Mukinduri Road, Westlands Sarit Centre Email: info@saritcentre.com Phone:+254 (0) 20 374 7408 The Rolex Awards for Enterprise 30/08/2010
The next Rolex Awards for Enterprise will be presented in 2012 to five new Laureates for their projects that demonstrate innovative thought and benefit the world we live in. For their new ventures or completion of ongoing projects, each Laureate receives US$100,000, a Rolex chronometer, and the benefits of international publicity. Eligibility The Rolex Awards are open to any individual of any age, with a concrete working project. Proposals may be submitted in almost any area of activity, including science and health; applied technology; exploration and discovery; the environment; and cultural heritage. How to Apply To apply, after reading the Rules and Conditions, create an account and fill out a pre-application form. You will have one month, from the moment your account is created, to complete the pre-application form in English. The final deadline for submitting a pre-application is 31 May 2011. However, you are strongly advised to submit a pre-application form as soon as possible. Pre-applicants whose projects are selected by Rolex for further consideration will be invited to submit a full application. Click here to Read the rules and conditions Click here to Apply now Selection Process The Rolex Laureates are selected by an independent panel of international specialists at the top of their fields, supported by a team of researchers. Winners are chosen based on three main criteria: spirit of enterprise, originality, and potential impact. Judges also consider how the award will contribute to the completion of the project. The Jury changes for each cycle of Rolex Awards. The 2012 jury will be announced in 2011. Human Resources Officer 26/08/2010
Qualification: Holder of a Degree in Human Resource Management To apply: Send your CV and application materials to: Managing Editor, Tanzania Standard (Newspaper) Ltd, P.O. Box 9033, Dar Es Salaam. Deadline: September 5, 2010. The World Forest Institute, WFI, Fellowship Program brings forestry and forest products professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Over 80 Fellows from 25 countries have participated in the program. The Fellowship Program offers participants many opportunities, such as:
The Fellowship is a Blend of Research, Networking, and Cultural Exchange There are currently three main components to the program: 1. Conducting a Project Fellows arrive with a major research proposal developed in conjunction with his/her sponsor. We favor proposals that are policy or market-oriented, employ good use of being situated in the Pacific Northwest, and cover a topic of interest to the international forestry community. Research projects may involve information gathering, interviewing, visiting other organizations, or planning a conference. Fellows typically summarize their projects in a report published by the World Forest Institute. Past projects have included:
Networking is largely accomplished by site visits to forestry agencies, research labs, universities, public and private timberlands, trade associations, mills, and corporations. A combination of about four site visits or meetings per month are scheduled for Fellows. Fellows participating less than 12 months should note that most field excursions are conducted during summer months between June and October in order to avoid the rainy season. Fellows are also encouraged to arrange their own meetings to suit personal interests. Typical site visits will include (but are not limited to):
Fellows will be considered the staff expert for their region of the world. They respond to public requests for formal presentations to forestry professionals, general audiences, and school children. Educational outreach opportunities may include:
Source: http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-fellowship.html Training of Trainers Theme: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research Date: 22 – 26 November, 2010 Venue: Dakar, Senegal Are you a lecturer in an African university? Are you in charge of the teaching of courses on research methods? If so, this announcement is for you. The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa is pleased to announce its initiative targeted at those members of the African social science research community who have responsibility in their universities for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in social science research methods. Over the last one and a half decades, in cognisance of the multi-faceted crises confronting the African higher education system in general and the universities in particular, CODESRIA has invested itself in offering platforms for postgraduate students and mid-career professionals to be trained in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Organised as advanced research seminars at which participants are exposed to various methodological techniques and their roots in the history and philosophy of science, the first set of such training opportunities centred on quantitative research methods, and over the last few years, the emphasis was shifted to qualitative research methods. CODESRIA organises five research methodology workshops every year, one per sub-region, and one for countries just coming out of conflict situations. In the context of the decentralisation of the management of the workshops to various university and advanced research centres, the Council now also organises an annual advanced Training of Trainers Methodology Workshop, bringing together those who are responsible for equipping others with the basic skills they need in order to be successful researchers. The rationale behind all CODESRIA methodology workshops remains the same. As a field of knowledge, quantitative and qualitative methods have a specialist status which only few social scientists have fully to mastered, in terms of both its technical details and philosophical underpinnings. Also, the field of social science research methods has undergone a considerable amount of evolution, marked by increasing improvements in the tools and techniques available to the researcher; and yet, historically, it is an area of pedagogy that was relatively weak in African social research. The weakness was exacerbated by the massive brain drain that affected the university system in the aftermath of the crises in the university system in the recent past. This development constituted a major disadvantage for the younger generation of social researchers, with serious attendant implications for the overall quality of research carried out. Remedying the gap became a matter of urgent concern, and the Training of Trainers programme represents the latest in the series of interventions developed by CODESRIA, launched in the context of the organic inter-connection between the research purpose of the university system and the mandate and programmatic strategy of the Council. The 2010 edition of the Training of Trainers Workshop will involve about 25 participants, selected from various universities across the continent. The workshop will be conducted in English and French. In addition to the presentations that would be made by invited resource persons, the workshop will also serve as a forum for close interaction and networking among the participants so that, beyond the formal sessions, they would be able to continue to share experiences on a continuous basis. There will also be practical lecture-room exercises, while each session will be facilitated by a convenor who will be assisted by three resource persons. The workshop will be run for five working days. Each participant will be given access to the latest materials – electronic and non-electronic – available on research methods. Presentations will also be made on the philosophy of science. Interested applicants for the 2010 edition are hereby invited to each submit a written application, a copy of their course outline, a short write-up on the major problems they encounter in teaching their methodology classes, a letter of attestation from their departmental heads or faculty deans, indicating that they teach courses in methodology, and a copy of their latest curriculum vitae. Those interested in being considered to serve as convenors or resource persons are also invited to each send a short letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae, a copy of the outline of issues they wish to cover in their presentations, and a sample of one or more of their most recent publication (s). All applications must be received at the CODESRIA Secretariat by 15 October, 2010. Applications should be addressed to: The CODESRIA Training of Trainers Methodology Programme CODESRIA Secretariat BP 3304, Dakar, CP 18524, Senegal Tel.: +221-33 825 98 22/23 Fax: +221-33 824 12 89 E-mail: training.trainers@codesria.sn Website: www.codesria.org |