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Dear Colleagues,I'm concerned that funding for NGOs is getting harder and harder to get. I was wondering if we could share our views. I'll start and see if there is any appetite for this proposed…Continue

Tags: Aid policies, Fundraising, NGOs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alain Berranger Jan 27, 2012.

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Title: Membre du Conseil d'administration

Organization Name: Centre d'études et de coopération internationale (CECI)

GKP Interests: Networking, Resource Mobilization

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Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future Is Now

Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future Is Now

Zero Divide

Gahran, Amy; Jeff Perlstein

Published: April 2012

Examines the use of mobile technologies to maximize social impact in the developing world. Highlights elements of success and opportunities for funders to support mobile projects by and for underserved communities in the U.S.

Funder(s): Vodafone Americas Foundation

Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Project

Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology,…

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Posted on May 4, 2012 at 11:57pm

The Future of Money in a Mobile Age

Imagining the Internet - Elon University School of Communications

The Future of Money in a Mobile Age

Pew Internet & American Life Project

Smith, Aaron; Janna Anderson; Lee Rainie

Published: April 2012

Presents survey findings on technology experts' views on the integration of mobile technology with financial services via smart devices, predicted penetration of "mobile wallets" as of 2020 by generation, and the implications. Excerpts survey responses.

Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts

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Posted on May 4, 2012 at 9:03pm

India's Ambitious National Identification Program

The program involves linking a 12-digit randomly assigned number to a person's biometric data-a photograph, all 10 fingerprints, and iris scans of both eyes--as well as to demographic information, including name, address, date of birth, and gender.

http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6957.html?wknews=05022012

Posted on May 3, 2012 at 4:21pm

Scanning the Landscape 2.0: Finding Out What's Going On in Your Field

Scanning the Landscape 2.0: Finding Out What's Going On in Your Field

GrantCraft

Published: April 2012

Explores funders' approaches to "scanning" — examining the field as a whole and identifying opportunities, needs, and gaps — as a way to hear from constituencies, understand emerging issues, and map the funding environment.

Funder(s): Ford Foundation

Related Organization(s): European Foundation Centre

Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism;…

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Posted on May 1, 2012 at 8:25pm

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At 6:05pm on January 16, 2012, kubwimana Venuste said…: Dear Alain, Thank you very much for your compliment and advice to comment photos! Meanwhile i invite you to our album on with comments: ITF Facebook album. (http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=100001514240611). To promote the cause we only join any social network we come across but yet we can't see fruits. Any advice? For resource we actually depend on our youth members' contribution and some local companies rare sponsorship.

At 10:27pm on February 10, 2012, Becky Band Jain said…: Thanks for the welcome! I met Klaus on Tuesday and am pleased to be a part of this community. I've known of your work for a while...

At 4:29pm on February 13, 2012, Becky Band Jain said…: You can see my blog recap about our meeting here: http://beckyblab.com/urban-futures-new-mindsets-unhabitatny/1929/

I was very much impressed by this Ning website! I'm looking primarily to connect with professionals working in ICTD and maybe find out about job opportunities too...