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This is a call for application for civil society organizations (CSOs) to participate in the Regional Conference Fast-tracking the Implementation of UNCAC in Southern Africa. Application Deadline: 16th August 2019. Eligible Countries: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe To be Taken at (Country): Livingstone, Zambia. About the Award: This conference seeks to build on the momentum generated by the UK Anti-Corruption Summit that took place in London in May 2016, foster partnerships and create a regional platform to fast track the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Southern Africa. More specifically, the conference will launch a regional platform, bringing together States parties in Southern Africa, with a variety of key technical assistance providers, including donors, international/regional organizations, private sector entities, and CSOs. CSOs will take an active and participatory role alongside governmental counterparts. The purpose of the platform is to leverage means and actions to accelerate UNCAC implementation: - taking stock of UNCAC implementation within the various participating countries; - identifying common priorities and cross-cutting technical assistance needs for follow up at regional and national levels; - sharing and identifying good practices in implementing priority UNCAC articles; - matching technical assistance demand with supply, identifying any remaining challenges and technical assistance gaps; - generating ideas on how to energize the implementation of relevant key articles of UNCAC, based on identified regional priorities. Working languages: English and Portuguese Type: Conference Eligibility: The mandatory requirements for eligibility are the following: Only Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) based in Southern Africa, namely Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe are eligible can apply. CSOs are defined as not-for-profit organizations including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), community groups, trade unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations and foundations. Businesses are not included in this category. Priority will be given to: Organizations and representatives with experience in conducting monitoring, legal analysis, drafting reports, working with the private sector and governmental counterparts. The organization's potential to make useful contributions to the recommendations adopted and follow-up activities will be taken into consideration. Other elements such as geographical balance across the continent, diverse ideological and professional backgrounds; ethnic and social diversity will also be considered in the final selection of participants. Applications form female candidates are strongly encouraged. Number and Value of Awards: Only one representative per organization can apply. UNODC will sponsor his/her participation. Duration of Award: The conference will take place from 14-18 October 2019 How to Apply: Fill in the application form below and send it together with the up-to-date CV of the person who wishes to attend the training tounodc-ngounit@un.org by 16 August 2019. Kindly note that only fully completed applications with both documents received before the deadline will be considered. It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.GOODLUCK Visit Award Webpage for Details

Botswana

Canon Collins Trust Scholarships 2019/2020 for Masters Study for Africans – UK

Barclays F.G Mogae Masters Scholarships for Botswana Students 2018/2019

Anglo American Journalist Fellowship for Journalists in Developing Countries 2018

Peace Revolution’s Amandla Eastern & Southern Africa Fellowship 2018

Doctors Without Borders Fellowship for Journalists in Southern Africa and India 2018

Youth Scholarships for first East and Southern Africa Menstrual Health Management Symposium 2018