http://www.nidos.org.uk/default.asp International development news from Scottish organisations en-uk Copyright 2007 NIDOS. All Rights Reserved. 03/09/2010 23:23:56 60 http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=645 The new NIDOS Effectiveness Tool was launched by Fiona Hyslop MSP, Minister for Culture and External Affairs, at our Effectiveness seminar and AGM yesterday. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=644 Fifteen Scottish based organisations assisting with relief efforts in the wake of flooding will be awarded a total of £807,000. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=626 DFID has issued a call for concept notes for organisations wishing to apply for Partnership Programme Arrangements (PPAs). The deadline is 3rd September 2010. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=625 Over the weekend the Scottish Government announced the results of the South Asia Development Programme. An emergency fund for Pakistan is open for applications until noon, 16th August. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=622 DFID is in the final stages of developing the criteria and application process for new PPAs. A call for concept notes is expected to be issued through the DFID website later this month. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=621 The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal in response to monsoon floods in Pakistan. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=619 The latest news on policy, funding, recruitment and events. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=617 DFID opened a public consultation on 29th July in advance of launching its Poverty Impact Fund. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=615 Second call for applications under Phase 2 of ESRC/DFID strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=614 International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has announced funding to be directed through the World Food Programme, UNICEF, Oxfam and Save the Children. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=611 Following consultation with members, NIDOS's response to the Scottish Parliament's E&ERC's International Engagement Inquiry has now been submitted. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=612 The latest news on policy, funding, recruitment and events. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=609 This joint statement by UK civil society organisations ahead of the 2010 UN MDG Review Summit has been put together by Bond - its not too late for organisations to add their support. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=598 We annouced details of this opportunity in our last newsletter - the deadline for applications has now been extended to the 9th July 2010. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=594 Our latest monthly update on international development related issues in Scotland and further afield. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=592 The UK Department for International Development launched this new fund earlier this year - applications have now been put on hold. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=585 Since the agreement of a new Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition government, new ministers for DFID have been appointed. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=581 The Scottish Parliament's European & External Relations Committee has agreed the remit of its inquiry on the Scottish Government's international engagement. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=580 This report examines the UK's track record on aid and argues that the UK must maintain a central focus on maximising the impact of aid - watch the video for a summary. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=576 Our latest update on news, policy, funding, events, recruitment and more for the international development sector in Scotland. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=572 The Scottish Government today announced an extension to the deadline for submitting applications to the South Asia funding programme, to 12 noon on 4 May 10. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=571 Protest outside the RBS AGM on 28th April - action organised by NIDOS members WDM, Friends of the Earth Scotland, SEAD and others. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=570 Senior representatives of the 5 major political parties represented in Scotland will be in Glasgow on 27th April to answer your questions on international development ahead of the UK general election. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=562 The Vulture Fund Bill seeks to limit the amount of money that private companies can make by buying up developing countries' debt. It could soon become law as the Government announces it will be considered before this parliament is dissolved. http://www.nidos.org.uk/news/article.asp?id=561 Our latest monthly update on international development related issues in Scotland and further afield. Round up of events, jobs, training, funding and other opportunities too.