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New research shows biogas as alternative solution to clean cooking
Creation of biodigester markets in Africa is feasible, according to a new analysis from the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with Hivos. With support from the US National Institutes of Health and the Clean Cooking Implementation Science Network; the biogas programmes of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were evaluated using the RE-AIM framework, an approach that…
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‘Free the seed’
Fewer choices, shrinking diversity and rising food giants They say seeds are the soul of agriculture, a statement that fights to justify some truth but all indications of reality show an uncertain future of seeds. Currently, it is estimated that the world has lost 75 per cent of its crop diversity. A stark reality that…
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Hivos’ 16-year participation in STOP AIDS NOW!
Where there’s a will, there’s a way How often do five of the top development organizations in the Netherlands put competing interests aside to jointly tackle one of the world’s largest epidemics? The answer is, not often, especially not for an unprecedented 16 years as was the case with STOP AIDS NOW! In late 2000,…
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Why we need decentralised renewable energy to power the world
By Eco Matser, Global Coordinator Climate, Energy and Development, 16 July 2018 As the energy sector is going through a transformation, there is a growing consensus that sustainable and renewable energy is a catalyst for the achievement of most other SDGs. By its very nature, energy is a strong enabler of better health, education, jobs, food production…
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NOW-Us! Award 2018: don’t miss out!
Are you just dreaming of a more inclusive world, or do you actually want to create one? The NOW-Us! (NOthing about us Without Us) Award honors inclusive initiatives from Africa and Asia that trigger empowerment of otherwise excluded groups: If your organization is giving a voice to groups that should be heard and included, submit your initiative by July 31, 2018 23.59 (CEST)…
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Briefing Jam
Bridging design and climate action The 21st century has seen the rise of some of the most pressing problems witnessed in the globe since the beginning of time. Citizens significantly face barriers that inhibit them from thriving and the environment- is at the brink of extinction where most natural resources are in a serious crisis,…
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Personal Story: From flower picker to union leader
Janepher Nassali was only 25 years old when she took the reins of the Uganda Horticulture, Industrial, Service Providers and Allied Workers Union (UHISPAWU). Despite being General Secretary, she still had to gatecrash meetings and deal with the bigotry of male colleagues who only saw her as young, tiny, and …. a woman.
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Hivos at the High-Level Political Forum 2018, New York
The UN High-Level Political Forum 2018 will set the stage for the first official review of SDG7 on access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Next to the official review process and a high-level segment including Voluntary National Reviews and the signing of the Ministerial Declaration, Hivos will organise and take part…
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Call for Proposals: Consultancy Open Contracting Benefits for Government and the Private Sector
There remains a need for more robust evidence for the impacts of open contracting governments and companies, and a deeper understanding of the circumstances under which open contracting may flourish. This research aims to fill this gap through analysis of cases in which open contracting was adopted.
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Introducing the EU’s Global CivicTech4Democracy Competition
Introducing the EU’s Global CivicTech4Democracy Competition July 2, 2018 Guestblog contributed by Raphaël Pouyé of CivicTech4Democracy Seven partners of the Hivos/ARTICLE 19 Open Up Contracting program are participating in the CivicTech4Democracy Competition. Below an introduction to this new competition. Civic Technology Civic tech is no passing fad or tech du jour. It might even be more…
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Open Up Contracting at OGP Global Summit 2018
The Open Government Partnership will host the 5th OGP Global Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 17-19, 2018. Priority thematic tracks are Civic Engagement, Anti-Corruption, and Public Service Delivery, as well as other topics for an open track.
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Kenya’s Makueni County adopts the Open Contracting approach
Makueni County has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to adopt the Open Contracting approach – an effort that will transform its procurement processes in order to fight graft. In collaboration with Hivos East Africa and the Development Gateway, the new partnership will support the County to develop a viable and sustainable approach for effective procurement processes…
