Posts Tagged ‘developing countries’

CGD’s work on climate change examines current and future impacts on developing countries, identifies how rich countries can help developing countries become more climate resilient, seeks policy mechanisms to create low-carbon economies in rich and developing countries, and gathers and discloses emissions-related data to inform the policy dialogue and boost incentives for steep cuts in [...]

Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with Special Relevance to Developing Countries 1. General Information about the Programme ·  Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries ·  Duration: 12-24 months, depending on the particular institution ·  Internationally recognised Master’s degree ·  Includes German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Science) ·  Support of selected programmes with [...]

e8 Scholarship Application Process Version française » What is the purpose of the e8 scholarship? The purpose of the e8 scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject. The e8 considers an outstanding student to be one: [...]

Mission The mission of the e8 is to play an active role in addressing global electricity issues and to promote sustainable development worldwide. The strategic objectives are to: Develop joint policy frameworks and implement related initiatives in both domestic and international markets. Engage in the global debates on electricity-related issues, taking joint positions. Provide information [...]

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) was established in 1966 under the auspices of Korean and US governments. The mission of KIST was to assume a central role as the first comprehensive research agency for the promotion of the nation’s economic growth and the modernization of engineering fields. It has since developed into [...]

PhD Sandwich Scholarships for visiting PhD students from developing countries to conduct research at a national or international research institute in a developing country  (“South – South PhD Sandwich Scholarships 2011”) The Food Security Center (FSC) is a university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. FSC is one [...]

Exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Co-operation Five German universities and their partners in developing countries will receive up to €5 million for promoting development co-operation over the next five years. They are the winners in a competition involving 44 outstanding university projects. This joint initiative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and [...]

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master or training programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 180 scholarships to first-year master students and 70 scholarships to training participants. All programmes are specifically designed for people in positions of responsibility [...]

University of Geneva/United Nations University Masters (MS) Degree Deadline: 15  Nov / 1 Mar (annual) Study in:  Geneva, Switzerland Course starts September 2011 Brief description: The University of Geneva and UNU share a strong commitment to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions in developing countries.  Therefore, in line with [...]

Rationale Education, although a right in itself, often tends to be the privilege of a few in almost all societies, irrespective of the levels of economic growth and social development. This has been most so in the developing countries and India in particular, partly due to the colonial past and mostly due to lack of [...]