Yes, we are aware of the fact that the world is dealing with an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife trade among which Sub-Saharan Africa has become one of the most integral hubs for the global trade in illicit wildlife. This illegal practice poses serious development, environmental, and security challenges to the continent. Well, multiple governments,… [Read More]
What is Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in Project Management?
Project monitoring is a mandatory phase for any project manager. Keeping stakeholders up to date on progress and team performance through reports and on-going documentation contributes to project success. Regularly assessing progress related to scope, benchmark goals, timeline, and budget helps to ensure that there are no unpleasant surprises as the project unfolds. Project Evaluation:… [Read More]
What are the some of the common signs of a scam to trap NGOs?
Online fake offers of grants and similar scams are widespread across the NGO sector around the world. With so much information reaching them from all sides, it is often difficult for NGOs to identify the genuine grant offers from the fake ones.Below, we are providing important tips that NGOs can use to identify whether a… [Read More]
I am running an NGO, but I am still confused about how I make the first contact with the corporate donors?
I understand, making your first contact with corporate donors can be challenging and intimidating. But it does not mean you can never do that. In fact, by following some steps, you can achieve your goal easily. You might know that the corporate culture differs a lot from the nonprofit world. Many a time, nonprofits need… [Read More]
What should one keep in mind while managing NGO finances?
Below are some of the standard systems followed and mentioned in the financial policy manual: Bank Receipts a) All receipts are to be acknowledged by issuing an official receipt. The date of receipt, its accounting and the date of deposit of the check/draft to the bank account should be the same. The relaxation can be… [Read More]
How is the World Bank supporting developing countries to mitigate COVID-19 impact?
The World Bank has approved financial support of $12 billion to assist developing countries in the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments for their citizens. The financing, which aims to support vaccination of up to a billion people, is part of an overall World Bank Group (WBG) package of up to $160… [Read More]
What is done by USDA to improve literacy of school-age children of Cameroon?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nascent Solutions Inc. (Nascent) is welcoming for Midterm Evaluation of a 5-year McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Project in Cameroon. This is a five-year project funded under USDA’s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Implemented by Nascent, the project is designed to… [Read More]
Why Africa Food Prize is significant for those taking control of Africa’s Agriculture Agenda?
The Africa Food Prize is the pre-eminent award for recognizing the extraordinary individual or institution whose contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity for all Africans. The US $100,000 prize celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda. It puts a spotlight on bold… [Read More]
Are Countries contributing in global fight against Coronavirus?
Yes, countries are no longer behind! They have step up innovation efforts and government officials from around the world shared more than 500 COVID-19 related digital applications that they have been using during the pandemic. These can now be found in the “Compendium of Digital Government Initiatives in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic“, launched by… [Read More]
What are the key aspects of preparing a budget for a USAID proposal?
Some of the prerequisites for applying to USAID for assistance grants are: Your organization’s mission and capabilities must be aligned with USAID’s proposed program and you must go through the eligibility criteria in detail based on the terms of the USAID solicitation. Read the solicitation completely and very closely. Make sure you understand the program… [Read More]
