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MEPI 2005 Small Grants Competition
The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is pleased to announce the opening of the 2005 small grants competition, funded by the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). We are looking for innovative, small projects that contribute toward grassroots capacity building and institutional development for civil society. Palestinian civil society and private sector organizations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are invited to submit proposals that focus on the four MEPI pillars: Political Reform, Economic Reform, Education Reform, and Women’s Empowerment. The deadline for application is January 15, 2005. (complete text)
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U.S. Funds Development of IT Sector in Palestinian Territories
U.S. Agency for International Development provides nearly $4 million -- The United States is channeling nearly $4 million through 2006 to promote the development of information and communication technology (IT) in the Palestinian Territories. ... Funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI) opened in the Al-Sheikh Commercial Tower in the West Bank city of Ramallah in May and is seeking Palestinian entrepreneurs to partner with.(complete text)
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Forum for the Future
Looking towards the future, together -- In June 2004 for the G-8 Countries pledged their support to cooperate with the countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) in their efforts to prmote democratic, social and economic reform. To this end, the G-8 and BMENA established the Forum for the Future -- designed to facilitate interministerial communication and support the voices of progress emanating from civil society and the business community.(complete text)
Three Women from Jerusalem Tour America, Plead for Peace
A Jew, a Muslim, a Christian describe life under Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- Three women from Jerusalem -- a Jew, a Muslim and a Christian -- have toured the United States together, speaking to civic, academic and religious groups about what life is like under the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the compelling need for peace.(complete text)
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