2007 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS AND MEDALS COMPETITION

Submissions are being accepted for the 2007 round of the Global
Development Awards and Medals Competition, which carries prizes in
cash and travel of around US $180,000!

Submissions can be for a new research proposal or for a completed
research paper on any of the five themes below:
· Fragile States: Addressing Vulnerability
· Household Exposure to Risk: Effects on Poverty
· The Rule of Law: Providing Security for Development
· Women´s Rights, Security and Development: Challenges and
Opportunities
· Natural Resources: Risks and Implications for Sustaining
Development

The deadline is September 17, 2007. Under each category, GDN welcomes
submissions from all branches of the social sciences (Economics,
Political Science, Sociology etc), especially multidisciplinary and
interdisciplinary projects. Submissions from qualified female
researchers are particularly encouraged. The finalists will present
their papers and proposals at GDN´s Annual Global Development
Conference in Brisbane, Australia in January 2008.

Please disseminate this information amongst your colleagues. For more
information on the competition, including full descriptions of the
categories, visit our website at: www.gdnet.org/2007awards.

BUSINESS FOR THE WORLD

Spiritual Business Network (SBN) invites you to "Business for the
World" - An International Business Conference which will take place
in Rungstedgaard, Denmark 10th-12th October 2007.

The purpose of this Conference is to explore:
· What is spiritual business? How spiritual leadership practices can
complement and benefit today's business practices
· Why do we need a spiritual business? The great possibilities for
businesses to support sustainable development locally and globally
· How can we do this? How to build spiritual business practices and
networks, which can support each other now and in the future.

The forum is an opportunity for business executives, professional
academics, political leaders, spiritual guides, and others with a
strong interest in spiritual business and its future place in the
world, to gather in an inspiring environment and share experiences,
discuss perspectives and define urgent tasks for businesses and
global sustainability.

The meeting format will consist of the powerful "Open Space
Technology", which is a different and effective way for organizations
and communities to deal with critical issues, and to voice their
passions and concerns. In Open Space all participants can learn from
each other and everybody has a responsibility for the outcome of the
meeting. The goal of an Open Space meeting is to create time and
space for people to engage deeply and creatively around issues of
concern to them. And it will result in transformative experiences for
the individuals and the groups involved.

Key representatives from various international organizations are
gathering to join in the debate.

People will gather in the beautiful surroundings of Rungstedgaard -
25 km north from Copenhagen, in an old manor house placed in a park
with a nice view to the sea. The Conference Center is situated close
to the birthplace of Karen Blixen - today Museum of Karen Blixen.


PACEM IN MARIBUS XXXII: WAVES OF CHANGE
Empowering Women and Youth to Promote Ocean Sustainability

Please join us in the heart of the Mediterranean from November 5-8,
2007 in Malta for a ground-breaking, global interactive conference on
ocean sustainability, climate change, women and youth, hosted by the
International Ocean Institute (IOI), IOC-UNESCO, and the Government
of Malta. The thirty-second Pacem in Maribus (Peace in the Oceans)
conference, Waves of Change: Women, Youth and the Sea - Partnering
for the Protection of the Marine Environment, will bring together key
stakeholders, including influential representatives from the private
sector, government, NGOs and educational institutions to assess ocean-
related challenges and design actionable solutions to overcome
threats to our oceans and promote sustainable ocean governance.

The conference will be organized around three themed tracks with
relevance to women, youth and ocean sustainability and will feature
in-depth breakout sessions and hands-on workshops:
1. The State of the Ocean: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
2. Involvement of Women and Youth Within the UN Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)
3. New Solidarities for Sustainable Ocean Governance

Conference highlights include:
· Keynote Address by a Head of State
· Young Entrepreneurs of the Ocean Summit
· Awards Banquet
· Underwater Film Festival

For more information about the conference or to register, please
visit: www.thewavesofchange.org.

ENERGY GLOBE AWARDS - CLOSE 31 JULY 2007

Please allow us to remind you that the deadline for submissions for
this year´s ENERGY GLOBE Award is 31 July 2007.

Our environment is severely stricken. Only through the personal
engagement of everyone - (inter)nationally and globally - can we
achieve a positive turnaround. The basis for such a change is
provided by showcase projects that demonstrate sustainability, help
to conserve our resources, and utilize renewable energy sources. The
range of projects extends from high-tech systems (e.g., from
industry) to measures in daily life (e.g., in developing countries).


The ENERGY GLOBE, today´s most important environmental prize, is
awarded nationally (in 2006 in 96 countries) and internationally.
Winners in the categories Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth receive
10,000 euros in prize money.

Again in 2008, the international award will be presented in the realm
of a TV gala in the plenary room of the European parliament in
Brussels. Stars such as Leonardo di Caprio have indicated their
intention to participate. This year´s award ceremony received 190
hours of television coverage worldwide. Let us join forces to solve
our environmental problems! Participate in the ENERGY GLOBE and
present your project to a worldwide audience. No project is too large
nor any too small.

We would be pleased to receive a submission from you. -> submission
form
www.energyglobe.info/geg/frontend_en/view.php?MENUEID=19

Kind regards,
Wolfgang Neumann
Founder/organizer
ENERGY GLOBE
T: +43-7612-66663-0
F: +43-7612-66663-33

Please send your project documents by 31 July 2007 to: ENERGY GLOBE,
Aubauerstraße 17, 4810 Gmunden, Austria or online to:
contact@energyglobe.info.

Additional information and the application form for download are
available at: www.energyglobe.info.


APPLY FOR UP TO $500 TO SUPPORT YOUTH-LED SERVICE PROJECTS!
(Overseas & US Applicants Accepted)

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are pleased to
announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects.
These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing
service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25),
youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to
apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in
planning and implementing the service. Service projects must take
place between October 1 and November 26, 2007.

Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief,
public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy,
or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Applications
are welcome from all countries, though applications will only be
accepted in English. Applicants from China, India, and Russia are
especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also
eligible to apply.

(The above information is available at our website at www.ysa.org -
in French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi and Mandarin, although
applications are in English and can only be accepted in English). Be
sure to download the correct application and review all application
materials before submitting.

Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org. Receipt deadline: August 30,
2007.

By Monica Meller Eldh, CPI Coordinator
www.cultureofpeace.org

Last year, millions of Peace builders participated in a historic Peace Day, with over 3500 events in 200 countries! This year, the International Secretariat of CPI is delighted to offer an unprecedented opportunity, as we build a global campaign for Peace on International Day of Peace, September 21st. In preparation for Peace Day, we would like to invite you to use our new online platform, Wiser Earth, designed to help visualize the scope of the extraordinary activities of Peace builders around the world. Wiser Earth (www.wiserearth.org) is a free and international online directory that links together the hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide working for Peace through social justice and the environment. Starting today, you can post information about your upcoming Peace Day events, as well as reports from previous years! We encourage you to visit the International Day of Peace page on Wiser Earth. From there, you can find out how to post your activities, using keyword "Peace Day".

Paste this link into your web browser for easy access:
www.wiserearth.org/article/3f5802a0086e0932c53aeddf85ca96cb

The advantages of the CPI platform on WiserEarth are many:
· You can search among over 100,000 organizations, as well as events and resources, by location, keyword or 372 different areas of focus.
You can also add organizations, events resources and jobs under these same categories.
· If you are a small organization, WiserEarth can replace the need for your own website.
· Since WiserEarth is multilingual, information can be entered and read in your native language.
· WiserEarth also offers free postings for recruiting staff, volunteers and interns.
· You can also visit the CPI community hub on WiserEarth directly, by using the following link:
www.wiserearth.org/article/31bee9ab1a32f8c3646393e20387faa1

As you will see, our goal is to connect and better showcase the millions of people building a Culture of Peace during the 30 Days of Peace and every day of the year. Acting in concert, we DO make a
difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future. Through co-operation, we manifest the essential Spirit that unites us amidst our diverse ways.

Please allow us to remind you that the deadline for submissions for
this year´s ENERGY GLOBE Award is 31 July 2007.

Our environment is severely stricken. Only through the personal
engagement of everyone - (inter)nationally and globally - can we
achieve a positive turnaround. The basis for such a change is
provided by showcase projects that demonstrate sustainability, help
to conserve our resources, and utilize renewable energy sources.

The range of projects extends from high-tech systems (e.g., from
industry) to measures in daily life (e.g., in developing countries).

The ENERGY GLOBE, today´s most important environmental prize, is
awarded nationally (in 2006 in 96 countries) and internationally.
Winners in the categories Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth receive
10,000 euros in prize money.

Again in 2008, the international award will be presented in the realm
of a TV gala in the plenary room of the European parliament in
Brussels. Stars such as Leonardo di Caprio have indicated their
intention to participate. This year´s award ceremony received 190
hours of television coverage worldwide.

Let us join forces to solve our environmental problems! Participate
in the ENERGY GLOBE and present your project to a worldwide audience.
No project is too large nor any too small.

We would be pleased to receive a submission from you. -> submission
form

(http://www.energyglobe.info/geg/frontend_en/view.php?MENUEID=19)

Kind regards,

Wolfgang Neumann
Founder/organizer
ENERGY GLOBE
T: +43-7612-66663-0
F: +43-7612-66663-33

Please send your project documents by 31 July 2007 to:
ENERGY GLOBE, Aubauerstraße 17, 4810 Gmunden, Austria
or online to: contact@energyglobe.info.

Additional information and the application form for download are
available at: www.energyglobe.info.

Seminar International business and poverty reduction in developing
countries 11 September, Brisbane QLD Craig Wilson is Executive
Director of the Foundation for Development Cooperation. He previously
worked for the International Finance Corporation, part of the World
Bank Group, where he managed a program aimed at improving investment
climate governance in South Asia and managed numerous development
projects in Bangladesh.

Time: 6 pm Venue: The Long room, Customs House 399 Queen Street
Topic:
Economics and trade More Information: > The Brisbane Institute
http://www.brisinst.org.au/calendar/20070911_82.html

Seminar Contracting Cultures: Indigenous Intellectual Property and
the Creative Commons 17 July, Canberra ACT The Seminar will be Chaired by
Professor Mick Dodson AM and speakers include, Professor Danielle
Conway-Jones from the University of Hawaii at Manoa; Terri Janke,
lawyer, author and policy-maker and Dr Matthew Rimmer from the ANU
College of Law.

Time: 6 pm Venue: Law Lecture Theatre, ANU College of Law Topic:
Indigenous More Information: > National Centre for Indigenous
Studies National Centre for Indigenous Studies http://www.anu.edu.au/ncis

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Dear all,
I want to use this opportunity to invite you to participate in the
upcoming International Leadership and peace training been
organized by West Africa Youth Network [WAYN] Nigeria with
Partnership from Foundation For Africa Future leadership Programme
[ Support For Personal Leadership and Development- SPLD Africa], a
Jt UNESCO/UNDP Leadership Project for Africa.

The training is scheduled to hold between 29th of July to 1st of
August 2007. in Ibadan, Oyo State.


Interested participants should fill the application form and submit
same on or before 16th of July, 2007.


Kind Regards


Adeola Ojeniyi

West Africa Youth Network [WAYN] Nigeria
07028119993, 08033841891
www.waynyouth.org



OVERALL GOAL:
The aim of this project is to strengthen the capacities of young
people in leadership, peace building, democracy, good governance,
grassroots mobilization and sensitization for civic
responsibilities. By increasing access to training and capacity
development skills, young people will be encouraged to further
develop their leadership skills to effectively deal with issues
affecting their participation in decision making process,
governance, and democratic structures.

BACKGROUND:
The region of West Africa is strategic in Africa basically composed
of about fifteen countries which includes Nigeria; The presumed
giant of Africa and the most populous black nation in the world.
This region, through its regional decision-making institution, the
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has in recent
times made a number of strives to help address the multifaceted
problems that have continuously confronted the people of West
Africa
over the last three decades. Despite its relatively good efforts,
especially in the area of peace building, but the issues of bad
governance, transparency, political crisis and collapse political
transition processes continues to haunt the West Africa sub-region.

But it is worrisome to know that Nigeria the presumed giant of
Africa and a major key player in the West Africa sub-region is off
the track of effective leadership and good governance and the
present transition to elect another leader is of major concern. The
leadership of Nigeria continues to teach the present day youth with
leadership qualities that can not move the nation forward and
continues to refuse to create an enabling political and legal
environment for economic growth and sustainable development.
Nigeria
is still battling with successful transition. It is important to
note that we are at the moment walking on the threshold of chaos if
nothing is done to overhaul the leadership situation of the
Nigerian
state.

As a matter of fact, Nigeria has never been priviledged to be
governed by a leader. On the other hand, she has only been ruled
over the years by various individuals ranging from despotic
military
rulers to autocratic and dictatorial civilian governments. This in
actual sense has affected the present day youth to the point of
disaster.

Today, we do not have youth that are capable or sure of themselves.
Rather, they have been reduced to mere echoes in the society. If
the
future of Nigeria and Africa is to be guaranteed, the present day
youth needed to be rescued from the hands of mediocrity, ignorance
and lack of sense of purpose that has bedeviled the youth
population
in our society. This is pertinent because we have so much untrained
and unprepared leaders, finding themselves in positions of
authority
in our polity today. They could not but wreck more havoc because of
where they were coming from.

In the area of democratic transitions, Nigeria is still largely
battling with successive transition where previous transitions are
marred by violence and massive rigging, laying claim to arguments
that there are still problems in the areas of transparent election
and governance in Nigeria.

These problems have induced the explosive growth of civil society
groups and youth groups who have emerged to promote and defend
various interests. In Nigeria, 75% of the population is under 28
years of age. This is an immense target group, which lacked the
basic resources, access to knowledge, skill, training and decision
making structures. Tragically, the youth are still marginalized,
both in terms of formal participation in politics and in
influencing
public policy in vital areas such as leadership, education, and
governance and electioneering process. The full participation and
involvement of young people is relevant to ensuring good governance
and sound leadership in Nigeria.



The key challenge is how to mobilize and harness young people's
energies to transform governance systems in order to grant them
genuine representation. It is also now more widely accepted that
youth's perspectives are needed at all levels of decision-making if
Nigeria is to achieve its sustainable development goals. Young
people need to be empowered and to prepare them not only for future
leadership but also to begin to play a more proactive role in
today’s leadership, governance and electioneering process in
Nigeria.



OBJECTIVES:

- To train 60 youth in leadership, peace building, and grassroots
electoral involvement.

- To equip youth with skills in electoral mobilization and
sensitization campaign

-To train youth to serve as election observers and monitors.

-To empower young people by increasing their knowledge and
understanding of leadership, governance, democracy, human rights
and
conflict resolution;

-To facilitate an exchange of experience and practices amongst
youth
leaders;

-To develop and strengthen a national pool of young leaders,
democrats, human rights defenders and peace builders to work with
relevant stakeholders in the country;

-To increase youth participation in governance systems in order to
grant them genuine representation in decision making institutions;

-To impulse the participation of young Nigerians in creative and
analytical leadership thinking aimed at bridging the gaps between
theory and practice both locally and nationally;