Tanzania: Churches Lose Tax Exemption Jun 16, 2009
Dar es Salaam Religious groups, including churches and Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) will now be required to pay taxes on all their goods and services, the government has announced. While presenting the 2009/2010 budget speech in parliament yesterday, Finance and Planning Minister Mustafa Haidi Mkulo said only sacramental and worship materials will be tax exempt. (allAfrica.com)
Institutional Inertia May 27, 2009
Let us examine the nature of the World Health Organization, the organizationthat has taken the lead as "expert" to the 80 or so sisterorganizations known as NGO's or Non Governmental Organizations. The WHOalthough it is a quasi governmental organization, is by nature a not forprofit, additionally there is a kinship since they both provide publicservices. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Climate change is a fact in Ghana - Stakeholders May 5, 2009
The discussion, held as part of the European Union (EU) week celebrations held in Accra brought together academia, civil society organizations, non governmental organizations and the general public to debate climate change. The EU Day is celebrated by the member states of the European Union to highlight peaceful co-existence and dialogue on common problems in the world. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Brazil Can Protect Amazon Rainforest as Crop Output Increases, Unger Says Apr 15, 2009
Brazil Can Protect Amazon as Crop Output Expands, Unger Says - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Apr 15 03:53 London, Apr 15 08:53 Tokyo, Apr 15 16:53. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Biriwa Vocational Training Institute cries for assistance Apr 15, 2009
She, therefore, appealed to the government, non governmental organizations, embassies and corporate bodies to help with the construction of overhead bridge to the girls' dormitory. This, she said, would prevent the girls from crossing the Takoradi-Cape Coast-Accra trunk road to the main campus of the school to attend classes and other school activities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Madonna and another Malawi child? Apr 1, 2009
" In previous interviews with local Malawian media, Madonna has indicated that she was considering a second adoption after her 2006 adoption of David Banda, who was then a year old. (Madonna has two biological children as well, Rocco and Lourdes.) Her interest in Malawi stems from a film documentary she is working on about the effect of AIDS in that central African country. There are a reported 1.5 million AIDS orphans in Malawi alone, a country with only 13.9 million people. According to... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Rwanda: Government to Use Financial Aid for Development Projects Mar 30, 2009
com: Rwanda: Government to Use Financial Aid for Development Projects (Page 1 of 1). Rwanda: Government to Use Financial Aid for Development Projects. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan wants all aid groups out within a year Mar 17, 2009
"If they (the international organizations) want to continue providing aid, they can just leave it at the airport and Sudanese NGOs (non governmental organizations) can distribute the relief.". Clear our country of any spies'"We need to clear our country of any spies," he told the cheering crowd in Khartoum's Green Square rally ground, close to the city's airport. (MSNBC -- International)
Government urged to sign UN Convention on PWDs Feb 27, 2009
He expressed his dissatisfaction with the manner in which PWDs suffer whenever there was conflict or disaster and appealed to government and Non Governmental organizations for special protection for them since most of them were left vulnerable. Mr. Tuinese Edward Amuzu, Executive Director of Legal Resource Centre appealed to Ghanaians to respect the rights of PWDs to make them feel part of the society and called for the full enforcement of all laws regarding PWDs in the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Scientists meet to discuss non-communicable diseases Feb 17, 2009
Yacoub said: "Chronic non-communicable diseases accounts for 60 percent of deaths around the world and 80 percent of such deaths occur in low income earning countries." He also noted that there was a link between infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS to non-communicable diseases and urged non governmental organizations to join efforts with governmental bodies to help solve problems with non-communicable diseases. He also advised that all stakeholders especially the public were involved in finding... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
TOR hands over library to chiefs and people of Gomoa Ekawkrom Feb 14, 2009
The General Manager appealed to other corporate bodies and non governmental organizations to emulate TOR and provide similar projects for other communities in the Gomoa East District. Nana Ekwam, Chief of Gomoa Ekawmkrom, expressed appreciation to the management of TOR for their gesture, and appealed to other companies and individuals to help construct more libraries for others schools in the town. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
About 100 communities benefit from Cadbury Feb 11, 2009
Regional News of Tuesday, 10 February 2009. Regional News of Tuesday, 10 February 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Save Ashalaja school block - Chief appeals Mar 26, 2008
He also appealed to Non Governmental Organizations and philanthropists to support the community to construct a new school block the community started two years ago to replace the old structure, but which was halted due to lack of funds. Nii Akwanor III was speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), after a meeting of the Unit Committee of District Assembly and opinion leaders at Ashalaja on Monday to find ways of constructing the old block, which many have described as a death trap. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gitmo Arraignments Expose Fairness of U.S. Mar 20, 2008
I sat among the NGO (Non Governmental Organizations), representatives from the ACLU, Human Rights Watch, Human Rights First, Amnesty International and the NYC Bar Association, as left-wing a gaggle as you d not likely find outside of Hollywood. Sitting among that crew was like sitting in on the bar scene in Star Wars. (Human Events Online)
Markets Of Biodiversity And Equity In Trade: An Illusion? Feb 3, 2008
Some States of the South, supported by the non governmental organizations (NGOs), have therefore seen looming the risk of watching powerless an unbridled exploitation of indigenous people's knowledge and resources, with insufficient means to stem the flow. Others considered that if regulated and reasoned, the use of genetic resources could favour their conservation while being a source of revenue for local communities and the countries of the South, but also allow biotechnological innovations... (Science Daily)
Valley can be saved Jan 15, 2008
The backing and speaking out against non governmental organizations like Columbia Land Trust will benefit the community; we cannot be apathetic. In my opinion and experience, CLT and others have come to take away and destroy what we hold dear: our community, our land, and the rivers to create swamp land. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Deaths in China From Hepatitis Get Bristol-Myers, GlaxoSmithKline Focus Dec 26, 2007
Updated: New York, Dec 26 03:49 London, Dec 26 08:49 Tokyo, Dec 26 17:49. Deaths in China From Hepatitis B Prompt Bristol, Glaxo Urgency. (Bloomberg)
NPP Drowned In The Ocean Of Corruption & Malfeasance Dec 12, 2007
NARCOTIC DRUGS AND SYNDICATED CRIME: Prior to the year 2000 when the NPP took over the reigns of governance from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana was taunted, acknowledged and highly respected for being at the forefront of the fight against narcotic drugs and syndicated criminal activities by the International Community, including the United Nations Security Council, the UNDP, and other global governmental and non governmental organizations. Under the NPP administration within the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Will Ferrell, Cher, Steve Nash, Former President George H.W. Bush and Other Celebrities Rally Around the Kite Runner Charity Auction Dec 4, 2007
Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO) is a non-political, secular non- religious, nonprofit, humanitarian organization, registered in the United States and in Afghanistan (a requirement of all non governmental organizations working in Afghanistan) ... After late 2001, hundreds of non governmental organizations (NGOs) began arriving in Afghanistan to participate in reconstruction. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dagbon is no longer the WATERLOO Oct 13, 2007
For the information of those misguided politicians and individuals who want to become heroes in Dagbon by means of force and not dialogue, Dagombas already have heroes in the numerous individuals and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that have worked so hard to see to the relative peace that currently reign in Dagbon today and have avoided further loss of lives. For the information of those bigots who want to become heroes in Dagbon by non peaceful means, Dagombas already have heroes in all... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Campaign against global poverty launched Oct 10, 2007
General News of Wednesday, 10 October 2007. General News of Wednesday, 10 October 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Coderre lands in Kandahar Sunday Oct 7, 2007
Being part of official visits is one, being in touch with the NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) and working with them, which is what we've done. They're on the ground there now, listening to the UN reports, said Layton. (Globe and Mail)
Guatemala Presidential Candidates Pledge Crackdown on Crime After Election Aug 31, 2007
Updated: New York, Aug 31 04:01 London, Aug 31 09:01 Tokyo, Aug 31 17:01. Guatemala Candidates Pledge Crackdown on Crime After Elections. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Marburg Fever A Global Threat, Bats Could be Involved Aug 23, 2007
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) an international team of experts from the WHO, CDC, Mdecins sans Frontires , Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and local non governmental organizations (NGOs) are helping the Ugandan Health Ministry to increase surveillance, trace contact, control infection, manage logistics and other procedures necessary to contain the oubreak successfully. US and Ugandan scientists are also carrying out... (Medical News Today)
Landrieu: FEMA regulations need to be rewritten for better preparation Aug 16, 2007
The Federal Response Plan it implements includes the contributions of 28 federal agencies and non governmental organizations, such as the American Red Cross. It is named for Robert Stafford, who helped pass the law. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Bankrupt during the Singapore Great Sale Jul 31, 2007
Singapore is a world hub from where scores of multinational firms operate, along with a number of international non governmental organizations. But one can always rant on the Internet anonymously. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Nigeria: Youth Unemployment in Nigeria Worries UNDP Jul 26, 2007
He added that with the active support of international donor agencies and non governmental organizations, it was expected that the state would one day become a success story in the area of youth empowerment. 2007 Daily Champion. (allAfrica.com)
China Sees Activists As Olympic Threat... Jul 24, 2007
China Sees Activists As Olympic Threat. China Sees Activists As Olympic Threat. (The Drudge Report)
UNFPA to expand HIV prevention project in Myanmar Jul 24, 2007
16:35, July 23, 2007. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will expand its HIV prevention project in Myanmar with the help of Three-Disease (3-D) Fund to cover two dozen more areas in the country, a local weekly reported Monday. (People's Daily Online)
German dead, Taliban offers Korea trade Jul 22, 2007
Bangkok Post Breaking News. Kabul (dpa) - The Taliban set a deadline of 7:00 pm Sunday (4:30pm Thailand time) for the release of 23 Taliban prisoners in Afghan government custody in exchange for 23 South Korean nationals they have kidnapped. (Bangkok Post)
Britain to expel envoys over Russian refusal to extradite Jul 17, 2007
In 2006, Russia accused four British diplomats of spying and funneling funds to non governmental organizations critical of Putin's government. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Libyan Reflections: The Pride of Ghanaians and ... Jun 27, 2007
It brought together an estimated 1,200 participants from the African Continent including Members of Parliament, Civil Society Groups, Youth Leaders, Women Leaders, Non Governmental Organizations, Trade Unionists, Media Practitioners and Activists committed to African unification. Organized groups of Africans in the Diaspora especially in the European Union and the United States of America were also present. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Police Brace for 100,000 Anti-G-8 Summit Protesters in Rostock Tomorrow Jun 2, 2007
Updated: New York, Jun 02 03:40 London, Jun 02 08:40 Tokyo, Jun 02 16:40. German Police Brace for 100,000 Anti-G-8 Protesters (Update1). (Bloomberg -- Germany)
USIBC: 'Healthy India' Initiative Supports Access/Innovation Jun 1, 2007
WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched a fresh initiative: "Coalition for Healthy India" to improve access to healthcare in India, including access to the latest treatments and innovation. According to USIBC President Ron Somers, "The Coalition for Healthy India (CHI) intends to bring together the U.S. and Indian business community, non- governmental organizations (NGOs), and medical professionals to coordinate and support improved... (PR Newswire)
Ghana: Darfurians Lobby Ahead of AU Summit May 26, 2007
The Darfurians constitute part of a forum of Non Governmental Organizations and Civil Society groups who are in the country to attend the 41st Ordinary session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. At a press conference in Accra organized by 'Citizens for New Ghana', a civil society organization that seeks to provide a platform to provoke critical reflection on Ghanaian and African history and experiences to generate alternative policy perspectives, speaker after speaker... (allAfrica.com)
Haze primarily affects Indonesia May 21, 2007
All the non governmental organizations (NGOs) present, including Walhi, the umbrella environmental group and WWF-Indonesia, wish to address the haze issue. Similarly, local and provincial officials working in the fire-prone regions of Riau and Kalimantan detailed their efforts to prevent the fires, and to speedily put them out if and when they start. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
UAE launches 10-billion-dollar fund to promote education in Arab world May 20, 2007
UPDATED: 10:46, May 20, 2007. Vice President and Prime Minister of the Sheikh Mohammed on Saturday launched the "Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation", aiming at investing in education with an endowment of 10 billion U. S. dollars. (People's Daily Online, China)
Read more... May 16, 2007
Seven international Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have gathered to start a campaign in Spain on charitable gifts in wills. The campaign was lunched with a two page editorial speard in Spains biggest selling national newspaper El Pais. (PNN Online)
Uganda: 1,000 NGOs Face Closure Apr 25, 2007
THE government is planning to close at least 1,000 non governmental organizations operating in northern Uganda, Daily Monitor has learnt. According to our sources in high government offices, security operatives from the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and Military Intelligence have already been briefed and dispatched to the north to carry out what authorities call a detailed analysis of NGOs. (allAfrica.com)
Afghans pin hopes on a new economy Apr 8, 2007
The crowd of unemployed graduates from University of Kabul clamor for jobs in the civil service, civil servants seek higher-paying work with the foreign non governmental organizations, while many employees at those organizations have their eyes on better-paid positions with the United Nations. Ashraf Ghani, who was finance minister from 2002 to 2004, said the arrival of foreign aid organizations had spurred an unhealthy hunger for higher pay. (Boston Globe -- World)
Sudan: World Must Help People in South - UN Mar 24, 2007
"I am very encouraged by what is happening here, but the needs are tremendous. We all - UN, donors and NGOs (non governmental organizations) - need to do much more to support the Government and people in Southern Sudan. Recovery and development activities need to be accelerated, and the benefits of peace to become more apparent," he said. While what is largely viewed as the world's largest humanitarian crisis unfolds in Darfur, securing funding for Southern Sudan remains a significant challenge,... (allAfrica.com)
Nanotechnology Oversight Requires Thinking Outside the Box Mar 14, 2007
Embargoed 12:01 a.m. March 14, 2007 Former EPA Official Says Now Is Time to Consider Regulatory Questions, Mechanisms WASHINGTON, March 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With hundreds of nanotechnology-enabled products already on the market and many more in the commercial pipeline, a new report by a former senior Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official urges policymakers to give greater attention to the challenges of crafting an oversight system that can effectively address health and safety... (PR Newswire)
Ghana Educational Directory launched Feb 22, 2007
Papa Owusu Ankomah said the directory would also be useful to the donor communities and Non Governmental Organizations because the areas on need of all educational institutions were captured to ensure that "direct assistance" to such institutions were made to satisfy their specific needs. He said although the Ministry did not fund the project directly, the government saw it as another media to channel her educational policies to all Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
South Carolina Site Selected for Triple Canopy Training Center Feb 9, 2007
Integrated Security Solutions Company to Expand Training Programs HERNDON, Va. Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Renowned for its excellence in tactical training, Triple Canopy, Inc. today announced that it plans to build a multi-purpose training center in Wallace, South Carolina. (PR Newswire)
Poverty still high in Ghana Feb 3, 2007
He stressed the need to promote an institution-building culture that would strengthen State and non governmental organizations so that a democratic development would be facilitated in a broad sense. The Professor of Political Science further proposed a development plan entitled: 93Ghana 2017" which listed educational and health revolutions; a cultural renaissance; expanding private capital investment and establishing Ghana as a model of democratic development among instruments that would provide... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Stigma and Discrimination Fuel Spread of AIDS in China Jan 24, 2007
While it is true that there has been a quiet emergence of non governmental organizations NGOs in China, the ability of these NGOS and advocates associated with them to progress and develop has been less than successful, particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS. Last year for example, two prominent AIDS activists, Wan Yan Hai and Hu Jia, were each held separately for questioning. Mr. Wan was detained in advance of a conference he was organizing to help people infected with the disease their legal... (ABC News)
