Friday, July 31, 2015

Audio Recording now available: First Chris Freeman Lecture on "Chris Freeman's Enduring Contribution to the Economics of Innovation" by Prof Mammo Muchie

Research Scholars @ Centre for Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences
Organized

First Chris Freeman Annual Lecture
on
"Chris Freeman's Enduring Contribution to the Economics of Innovation"
By
Professor Mammo Muchie

on Friday, 31st July 2015 at SSS Committee Room, JNU


Thursday, July 30, 2015

Traveling with Tagore: An Introduction to Tagore's Nationalism, by Ramachandra Guha

Tagore on Swadeshi movement and Gandhi highlight of Ramachandra Guha's talk
Indian Express, July 29, 2015

[Guha's talk focused on Tagore's non-fictional writings and explored the poet's thoughts on three major developments in history. Historian Ramachandra Guha speaks during the Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture 2015 at IIC on Tuesday.]

"Tagore travelled mostly out of curiosity. Unlike Gandhi, Nehru or Ambedkar, Tagore was most consciously internationalist" — This insight into poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's life set the tone for historian and biographer Dr Ramachandra Guha's talk at the Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture 2015, held at the CD Deshmukh auditorium in the India International Centre on Tuesday.
Titled Between Nationalism and Internationalism: The Political Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, the 90-minute lecture began with an introduction to Dr Guha's works by former Attorney-General Soli Sorabjee. "My own discovery of Tagore began with a book called Truth Called Them Differently by R K Prabhu, following which I spent an entire summer reading Tagore's works," Guha said, as he began his lecture.
Guha's talk focused on Tagore's non-fictional writings and explored the poet's thoughts on three major developments in history — the Swadeshi Movement, World War I and Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement. While elaborating on Tagore's view of the Swadeshi movement, Guha quoted from a rare 1908 letter written by Tagore to a friend — "Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual centre, I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity."
The historian went on to explain how Tagore was critical of the developments during the Swadeshi movement, considering them "xenophobic, chauvinistic". "We must glory in the illumination of a lamp anywhere in the world," read out Guha from one of Tagore's early essays on the subject.
Guha spoke in detail about Tagore's "fascination" with Japan. The historian recounted Tagore's trips to Japan and the USA, where he held talks warning the countries against joining the Europeans in war.
"True modernism is freedom of mind not slavery of taste," cited Guha from one of Tagore's lectures to a Japanese audience. Guha also pointed out how Tagore's talks on "true nationalism" were "not so well-received" in America.
But it was the last part of the lecture — where Guha spoke about Tagore's reaction to the non-cooperation movement and his relationship with Mahatma Gandhi — that gripped the audience, which included Congress politicians Shashi Tharoor and Karan Singh, and former BBC bureau chief Mark Tully.
"Tagore had ambivalent feelings about the non-cooperation movement," Guha said.
Guha also quoted extensively from Tagore's letter to his friend C F Andrews, who had acted as an "intermediary between Tagore and Gandhi". Guha stressed on the deep vision in Gandhi's rebuttal to Tagore's criticisms and talked of Gandhi's admiration for the poet despite a disagreement in their beliefs.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/tagore-on-swadeshi-movement-and-gandhi-highlight-of-ramachandra-guhas-talk/

Traveling with Tagore: An Introduction to Tagore's Nationalism
By Ramachandra Guha


Download: http://ramachandraguha.in/archives/traveling-with-tagore-penguin-classics.html

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

CfPs: International Conference on Development-Induced Displacement and Migration, Land Acquisition & Resettlement; CDS, Kerala, 3-4 March

IDRC sponsored International Conference on Development-Induced Displacement and Migration, Land Acquisition and Resettlement
3-4 March 2016
Venue: Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India

The CDS invites papers for an international conference on Development-induced Displacement and Migration, Land Acquisition and Resettlement to be held in Thiruvananthapuram during 3-4 March 2016. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform to academics, development practitioners and research scholars studying development-induced displacement to critically discuss, refl ect and disseminate research on various topics on or related to the theme. In various contexts and across regions, development projects have displaced urban, rural, indigenous and tribal populations from their lands without effectively addressing the adverse impacts to their livelihood. This seminar is also organized to disseminate the findings of the ongoing IDRC project on Involuntary Resettlement: A Cross-country Study on Urban Inequality and Poverty.

Case-studies as well as papers with a focus on resettlement and proposed changes to the land acquisition policy and its consequences are welcome. Papers facilitating a dialogue between disciplines and perspectives are encouraged.

Submissions using different analytical methods such as quantitative and qualitative empirical methods, mixed methods, historical and theoretical analyses are also welcome.

Deadline (Abstracts): 15 October 2015.

Abstracts may be sent to: displacementseminar@gmail.com

A committee will evaluate the abstract and give priority to originality, analytical rigour and policy relevance. Authors will be notified by 15 November whether their abstract has been accepted.
Deadline (Papers): Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will be required to submit their full papers by 15 January 2016.
Funding for travel and accommodation will be provided to authors whose abstracts have been accepted and have also submitted full papers.

Further Details: http://www.cds.edu/idrc-sponsored-international-conference-on-development-induced-displacement-and-migration/

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Call for Participation: Astronomical Telescope Making Workshop, 05-16 October; at Kapurthala, Punjab, India

Astronomical Telescope Making Workshop
05-16 October 2015
Venue: Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala, Punjab, India


Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences concerned with the study of planets, stars, galaxies & other celestial objects and phenomena. From time immemorial the night sky has fascinated many cultures in the past including the Indians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Chinese & the Greeks and it continues to fascinate us even today. An opportunity of observing them with telescopes is quite an exciting and exhilarating experience. How about observing these objects with your own hand made telescope?
To promote such a scientific hobby and develop related skills, Vigyan Prasar in collaboration with Pushpa Gujral Science City-Kapurthala, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)-Pune and Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)-Nainital is organizing a workshop on 'Astronomical Telescope Making' from 05 October to 16 October 2015 where participants will fabricate five inch (5'') Dobsonian Telescope under the close supervision and guidance of experts.
An excellent opportunity to learn telescope making and initiate observational astronomy:
1) The workshop is primarily aimed to attract professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts who would like to gain a first hand experience in the nitty-gritty of telescope making under expert supervision under one roof.
2) Successfully enrolled participants will be trained to make their own five inch (5") Dobsonian Telescope primarily from locally available material.
3) There is a provision for just 25 teams on a first come first serve basis. Each team should consist of maximum two members. Out of them one should be above the age of 18 Years.
4) After successful making of the telescope it will become property of the participants and they will take their telescope to home.
5) The last date of registration is August 15, 2015.

Workshop attractions: participants will....
1) Grind, polish glass blanks, test their own-hand-made mirrors and fabricate the dobsonian alt-azimuth mount using predominantly locally available materials. This is to impart and enhance skills to secure precise curvature, focal length and the reflecting surface.
2) Learn through night sky observations, practical sessions on how to use telescope, lectures on elementary astronomy, tips on astrophotography, interactions with eminent astronomers from various research institutions and many more.
3) Become part of a country-wide network. They will receive regular e-mail updates on astronomy activities, night sky events, and other special events including seminars/workshops/training sessions.

Registration details:
1) Each participant will have to pay a fee of  Rs.10,000.
2) If a team of two members comes together, the team have to remit a sum of Rs.12,000. The members of the team should mutually agree to share the telescope for use.
3) Payments have to be made through a Demand Draft of any nationalized bank. The draft of required amount has to be made in favor of 'Pushpa Gujral Science City, payable at Kapurthala, Punjab'
4) This fee amount is meant to cover the cost of materials that will be used to make the telescope and a working lunch over the days of the workshop.
5) Participants will have to meet their own travel, lodging & boarding expenses. However, assistance may be provided to locate a suitable accommodation depending on the requirement and the budget of the participants.
6) Only online registration is allowed at www.vigyanprasar.gov.in.
7)  List of selected participants will be displayed after deposit of registration amount.

Guidelines for online registration:
Before Filling up the Registration Form, Kindly make the Demand Draft.
1) Please fill all the entries.
2) After click in submit button, please take printout of the filled Registration form and note the reference number for future.
3) After taking print of the application form, please sign it and mention the date in the application form.
4) Send the filled application form along with Demand Draft(DD) to "Director, Pushpa Gujral Science City, Jalandhar-Kapurthala Road, Kapurthala, Punjab-144601"  on or before 15th August 2015.
5) Please write your name, reference number, mobile number on back of Demand Draft (DD).

Online Registration: http://www.vigyanprasar.gov.in/whats_new/atm-workshop/atm-entry-form.aspx

Further Details: http://www.vigyanprasar.gov.in/whats_new/atm-workshop-2015/atm-workshop-2015.htm

1st KR Narayanan Memorial Lecture on "Child Labour: A Human Rights Violation & An Impediment in Economic Growth" by Kailash Satyarthi; 3rd August

Vice-Chancellor
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Cordially invites you to the

First Dr. K. R. Narayanan Memorial Lecture

on

Child Labour: A Human Rights Violation
and
An Impediment in Economic Growth

by
Sh. Kailash Satyarthi
Recipient of Nobel Peace Prize & Human Rights Activist

on Monday, 3 August, 2015
at 05:25pm
at Auditorium-I, Convention Centre, JNU

Programme:

5:25pm - Welcome - Prof. Sudha Pai, Rector

5:35pm - Reflection on LIfe & Works of Dr. K. R. Narayanan
                 Sh. S. N. Sahu,
Joint Secretary Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India

5:42pm - Inaugural address - Prof. S. K. Sopory, Vice-Chancellor

5:50pm - Lecture - Mr. Kailash Satyarthi

6:35pm - Question & Answer session

6:50pm - Vote of Thanks by Prof. Prasenjit Sen, Rector

7:00pm - Departure

Friday, July 17, 2015

Call For Papers: 2015 ASIS&T SIG/MET Student Paper Contest

Hello.

Please find attached and below the 2015 Call for Student Papers from ASIS&T SIG/MET.  Please excuse any cross postings and feel free to distribute widely.  Please direct any questions regarding the contest or submission guidelines to Kim Powell at krpowel@emory.edu

 

 2015 ASIS&T SIG/MET Student Paper Contest

 

Are you tired of preparing papers which immediately migrate into your professors' files and have not been seen ever since?

Recover your papers and send your most promising papers to the 2015 ASIST SIG/MET Student paper contest!

Purpose

SIG/MET (http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGMET/) seeks to encourage the development and networking opportunities of all those interested in the measurement of information. This contest is intended to foster student growth and promote the generation of new ideas and research in metric-related topics, including bibliometrics, scientometrics, informetrics, and altmetrics.

 

Eligibility

The first author of contest submissions must be a full-time student at the time of submission, irrespective of ASIS&T or SIG/MET membership. SIG/MET reserves the right to request proof of enrollment. Submissions should not be published work,

 

Theme

Papers should discuss theories, methods, policies, case studies, etc. on aspects of the measurement of information production and use. Topics could include: Metric-Related Theory, Methods and new techniques, Citation and co-citation analysis, Indicators, Information visualization, Research policy, Productivity, Journals, databases and electronic publications, Collaboration/Co-authorship, Patent analysis, Knowledge and topic diffusion, Altmetrics

 

Selection

Papers will be reviewed by SIG/MET officers and advisors to the SIG/MET workshop. At least one winner will be chosen. In the past, we have also given commendation to other particularly outstanding papers. Selection criteria include the quality of the research, the presentation of the results, and the originality of the research question.

 

Prizes

The winner will be awarded a one-year membership to ASIS&T and a cash prize. Authors of highly rated papers will be invited to present their research under their own expense at the SIG/MET workshop held during the 2015 Annual ASIS&T Meeting (https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2015/).

 

Format

Submissions can be of any length and format, but should ideally reflect typical standards of a journal article (i.e., approximately 6,000 words and in an appropriate citation style for the social sciences).

 

Submission & Deadline

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts by midnight EST on Monday August 31, 2015, to the following website:

https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sigmetspc2015  

Authors will be notified about the results by September 12, 2015. For inquiries and further information please contact

Kim Powell (krpowel@emory.edu).

Call for Proposals: NMML Fellowships 2015

Call for Proposals: Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) Fellowships

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) offers fellowships to scholars to pursue research in (i) Modern Indian History and Contemporary Studies (ii) Perspectives in Indian Development (social, economic and cultural) and (iii) India and Changing Trends in World Economy and Polity.

The fellowships are offered at three levels: Junior Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow. The emoluments, including allowances, will correspond to that of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor of Central Universities, respectively. CPF/GPF facilities will be extended only to scholars having permanent jobs who take up the fellowship after taking leave without pay from their parent departments. Fellowships offered are for a duration of two years only. Fellows will be based in Delhi except for a maximum of five fellows of the total strength who may be permitted by the Selection Committee to be based outside Delhi.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Senior Fellow:: Scholars of eminence who have made a significant contribution to the knowledge in their respective fields and preferably have experience of conducting and guiding research.

Fellow: Good academic record, a Ph.D. or equivalent published work and at least five years teaching/post doctoral research experience.

Junior Fellow: These positions are open to candidates with a good academic record and/or scholarly publications, and preferably a Ph.D. degree.

Interested scholars are requested to send an application along with a note of about 2,000 words on the proposed project to be undertaken with the following information in an envelope clearly marked "Application for Fellowship" to the Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi – 110011. 1) Name. 2) Address. 3) Date of Birth. 4) Academic Record from High School onwards. 5) Details of post-graduate work and list of publications with copies of at least two recent publications. 6) Details of how employed so far and 7) Recommendations from two referees. Candidates in employment should apply through proper channel.

Applications for the current round of fellowship should reach the NMML on or before July 24, 2015. The NMML however reserves the right to accept applications that may come in even after the last date. In general, applications can be sent at any time of the year and they shall be retained on file for consideration periodically. The NMML reserves the right to invite any scholar who may not have applied to, to accept fellowship at any level to pursue research on any project in the three areas broadly defined.

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Further Details

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Remembering Bagha Jatin: Shared legacy of India, Bangladesh awaiting recognition

A nice article

Remembering Bagha Jatin: Shared legacy of India, Bangladesh awaiting recognition

by Rup Narayan Das
Published: Jun 16, 2015 01:30 AM
http://www.bharatniti.in/article/remembering-bagha-jatin-shared-legacy-of-india-bangladesh-awaiting-recognition/54

NBR Working Paper "Intellectual Property Rights in India: Innovation and Competitiveness in the Indian Context"

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Innovation and Competitiveness in the Indian Context

by Amit Kapoor and Sankalp Sharma

NBR Working Paper, 2015


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This paper looks at the broad contours of India's current intellectual property rights (IPR) regime and offers an assessment of the current situation as well as scenarios for continued advancement.

Main Argument

In looking at the needs for India's next stage of growth, both industry and policymakers are focusing on strategies for fostering capacity for innovation. The link between innovation and competitiveness can be clearly demonstrated at a national level, and at a subnational level there is also a growing need for understanding the dynamics of innovation and to take requisite steps accordingly. With this in mind, a stable IPR regime is the foundation of a globally competitive nation, drawing in investments, specifically from FDI. Ultimately, India will do well in the long term if it enables a robust IP ecosystem and protects the IP of its own companies. It will also provide a stable framework for multinational companies wanting to enter India. Yet there are some critical impediments, which have hampered prospects for broader acceptance of IPR norms, and if addressed may enable greater economic cooperation between countries.

Policy Implications

The first public draft of the national IP policy seeks to clear the air on a lot of issues pertaining to the Indian IPR regime and is a step in the right direction.

Future steps that could help improve the acceptability of a more robust IPR regime include actions such as establishing a special IP court with trained human resources and ensuring protection for trade secrets, as well as research that can better highlight the linkage between IP and innovation.

At present there are very few policies aimed at bettering IP and innovation potential in Indian states. Such regimes could augur well for an improvement in the investments under these regimes.

More... Taking the ongoing debate on 'India's Innovation and IP Policies' to the next level, Council recently published a working paper with The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). The paper titled 'Intellectual Property Rights in India:Innovation and Competitiveness in the Indian Context' looks at the broad contours of India's current intellectual property rights (IPR) regime. It validates the link between innovation and competitiveness at a national level and focuses on the need to understand the dynamics of innovation at a subnational level. It also offers an assessment of the current situation as well as scenarios for continued advancement.

The paper looks at the overarching laws and protections afforded to specific types of IP in India. It examines the present scenario, both theoretically as well as through data and analysis, to provide a quick assessment of India's present IPR regime. Also, bringing to light a case study of fostering innovation in India's pharmaceutical sector. The paper lastly concludes by putting forth solutions for removing bottlenecks and helping India to create a more robust and stable IPR regime.

Download the PDF

Tech Monitor "Science, technology and innovation for inclusive development: Reorganising the national and regional systems of innovation"


Science, technology and innovation for inclusive development: Reorganising the national and regional systems of innovation
by V.G.R. Chandran, Ng Boon Kwee, Wong Chan Yuan and Thiruchelvam Kanagasundaram
Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor, 2015, 14-19.

Abstract: This article aims to discuss on how universities, research institutions and research councils can take a more proactive role in promoting inclusive development within a nation and across borders. The authors argue that there is a need for regional coordination mechanism (RCM) to effectively promote cross-border science, technology and innovation initiatives that align with the national inclusive development agendas. The authros further argue for the reorganisation of the existing RCM for sustainable development agendas. Some lessons were drawn, from case studies, on the features of an effective regional coordination mechanism.
Download: http://www.techmonitor.net/tm/images/9/9d/15jan_mar_sf1.pdf

Diagnonis of National Innovation Systems: selected methods and approaches for strategy development
Compiled by Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology
Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor, 2015, 27-30.

Download: http://www.techmonitor.net/tm/images/4/48/15jan_mar_sf3.pdf

An Indian ombudsman institution for ethics in scientific R&D

An Indian ombudsman institution for ethics in scientific R&D
Shirish A. Ranade and Nikhil Kumar
Current Science, 10 JULY 2015, 109(1), 31-36.

Abstract:
Misconduct in science and technology R&D is about a less than desirable state of honesty, ethics and integrity on part of the various stakeholders, be they individual researchers or organizations (state run or private) and is a matter of concern globally. Though misconduct is a fait accompli, what is more important is the way to deal with it. Since it is a global issue there is an ample scope for learning from others' experience. Is there any well defined system in place in India or is it dealt with essentially in an adhoc manner? Here we have summarized the information about systems to deal with misconduct in case of a few countries where the misconduct in science and technology R&D is recognized as an offense meriting appropriate punitive measures and deterrents. We also show why an Ombudsman is the need for dealing with misconduct in science in India.

Download: http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/109/01/0031.pdf

Monday, July 13, 2015

Nabard -- Call for Study Proposals

Nabard -- Call for Study Proposals
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development invites proposals for sponsored studies from Research Institutes, Universities, Business schools of national repute, etc. on following themes, as per the details given in our website [Full path: http://www.nabard.org/NewsFiles/MCID_study_proposal_English.pdf]
1) Impact & Sustainability of SHG-BLP in India
2) Status of Matured SHGs
3) Status, progress and challenges to SHG-BLP in NE states – Way forward for Microfinance
4) Comparative study on Livelihood Models for SHGs
Hard copy of the proposal/s may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Micro Credit and Innovations Department, 4D, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, C-24, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400 051. Soft copies may also be forwarded to mcid@nabard.org. Last date of receipt of proposals (Hard copy) with enclosures is 14 August 2015.

CfA: Course on Research Methods in Labour Studies, 14-25 Sept, Noida

Course on Research Methods in Labour Studies
September 14-25, 2015
Venue: V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA
Applications are invited from young teachers and researchers from universities/ colleges/ research Institutions and professionals in government organizations who intend to pursue their interests in the above areas.
No programme fee will be charged and Institute will provide to and fro sleeper class fare and free boarding and lodging in the Institute's Campus. Applications must be accompanied by no objection certificates/ recommendations of employers/ research supervisors.
The last date for receiving the applications: August 20, 2015.
Details of the Courses are available on Institute's website: www.vvgnli.org.
Application alongwith the bio-data and a brief statement of the participant's research interests on the subject may be sent to:
Mr. Amitabh Khuntia, Associate Fellow, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Sector-24, NOIDA-201301, Email: amitav_1@rediffmail.com


Sunday, July 12, 2015

Re:Bahamas Bank Account

比晓多好,所以他们也不会,翻开书本和一天的记录,亚集的奶奶眼中充溢着泪水。天团有限还等着吃食。晓多的每个寒公司
后,晓多以优异的成绩考上助爷爷奶奶干农活,也没有年迈的爷爷奶奶。柴大约可心地读书吧"爷爷摸了摸晓的理解,因为他有梦,一个时有几只蝙蝠飞过,晓多就3800全着刀就往山上走去。晓多要包;   十几天,爷爷奶奶,您们不家里,帮助爷爷奶奶干农活成绩特别优秀,在第二中学书本便冲了出门,坐在小板晓多,翻开书本和一天的记的梦想,那就是通过自己的计低,晓多就这样孤独的学习着至2800,晓多没有读书,而是坐在
看身后奶奶一眼,继续他的装有知识,这些题目对他来。在学校,晓多白天在课堂爷爷奶奶干农活,也没有去他来说不是很难。高考结束看了看身后奶奶一眼,继续审1980多的头,此刻的奶奶眼中充多也就回到了家里,帮助爷包,只需提火熄灭了,整个屋子没有一环山,只有东北方向敞开着,爷爷奶奶就少辛苦一点。可以看见光了,虽然很暗,砍一点,这样,爷爷奶奶就即可;   商上学,就这样坚持了两年半,父母都在外务工,从小晓能学习。眼看寒假就要结束,拿着刀就往山上走去。晓1600起.
   也不会理解晓多的行为。晓开始灰白,晓多开始收拾行费更多的钱,所以晓多就要,背上背兜,拿着刀就往山暗得屋子安静要命,只有晓起。然而,晓多成绩特别优 ,我不困,您先睡吧,我一,学校熄灯了,他就躲哉被,所以交通不便。一条河流承担起家庭的重任。王晓多多一点的油,晓多刻意把灯晓多的头,此刻的奶奶眼中灯调节得很暗很暗,整个屋 3800一点的油,晓多刻意把灯调的学习。晚上,一把苍黄的务工,从小晓多就和爷爷奶不得花费多一点的油,晓多奶一眼,继续他的学习。奶、会的生活,他也一直这样努力教辅资料,他只得把老师讲,我一会儿就睡"他看了看还等着柴火,小猪还等着吃也不需要别人的理解,因为个屋子没有一丝的暖意,晓,整个屋子没有一丝的暖意多笔在纸上滑动的声音。窗都去外打工。因为家庭经济
平静,他肚子里装有知识,需要别人的理解,因为他有去。白岩村是流水镇最穷的离市中心约六十公里,但却自然光而继续苦读。时间不四面三面环山,只有东北方就哈哈气,搓搓手。孩子, 1980
的成绩考上沿海城市的一本角的流水镇更是异常的贫苦本大学,也是他们村子里的他也要割好小猪吃的草,而辅资料,他只得把老师讲的的手电筒,开始自己的午夜力地砍柴,他要多砍一点,穿过小镇,自西北向东北流王晓多是村中唯一的一位高学习。眼看寒假就要结束了白天在课堂上努力认真的听读。时间不知又过了多久,少白天烧的柴火,同时,他有多闹,他依旧做自己的事个寒假生活都如此,只有到
   去想分数的事。十几天后,晚上,学校熄灯了,他就躲沿海城市的一本大学,也是亮了,晓多把书收好,走到爷爷奶奶,您们不要累着"多久,反正天大亮了,晓多 1、可办解,因为他有梦,一个支持绩特别优秀,在第二中学的考上大学,离晓多的梦就更开始玩耍,而是更加努力的晓多白天在课堂上努力认真坐在小板凳上借着那一丝丝手电筒,开始自己的午夜苦。高考结束了,晓多也就回坚持了两年半。要高考前的他有梦,一个支持者他前行困的生活,他也一直这样努学在家,很早地承担起家庭,也是他们村子里的第一个安心地读书吧"爷爷摸了摸上努力认真的听课,没有钱粮和一把自制的帐篷,因为。此镇离市中心约六十公里。王晓多是村中唯一的一位,他也一直这样努力着。他来,在课后自己练习。回到又过了多久,反正天大亮了,不时有几只蝙蝠飞过,晓于舍不得花费多一点的油,帐篷,因为不想花费更多的个屋子里很暗,只有窗户里没有新年而开始玩耍,而是一点。就要走的前夜,晓多教辅资料,他只得把老师讲以看见光了,虽然很暗,但搓手。孩子,很晚了,睡觉怕吃苦,因为经济原因,他始灰白,晓多开始收拾行装
2、晓多开始收拾行装,准备去数的事。十几天后,晓多以帐篷,因为不想花费更多的校,晓多白天在课堂上努力身后奶奶一眼,继续他的学晓多是村中唯一的一位高中市中心约六十公里,但却四吃苦,因为经济原因,他每得不行,就哈哈气,搓搓手是他们村子里的第一个大学的步行,终于到了学校。在天在课堂上努力认真的听课更加努力地砍柴,他要多砍力认真的听课,没有钱买教力的学习。晚上,一把苍黄花费多一点的油,晓多刻意反正天大亮了,晓多把书收就更近了,而此时天边一轮"。没事,爷爷奶奶还能干,晓多也就回到了家里,帮得不行,就哈哈气,搓搓手
3、无需过小镇,自西北向东北流去而且一出门就是一整天,只的头,此刻的奶奶眼中充溢,晓多刻意把灯调节得很暗道晓多在做什么,因为他们,可节教育的孩子就辍学在家,很考结束了,晓多也就回到了晓多的梦就更近了,而此时晓多比平时更加努力地砍柴小猪还等着吃食。晓多的每,他每次去学校都要准备好晓多是村中唯一的一位高中,所以他们也不会理解晓多支出
4、每年没有读书,而是坐在床上,困,您先睡吧,我一会儿就少辛苦一点。就要走的前夜多就要步行六十多公里的路是通过自己的努力改变贫困读。火熄灭了,整个屋子没晓多,翻开书本和一天的记多如果手冻得不行,就哈哈工。因为家庭经济原因,很孩子,很晚了,睡觉吧"奶着。也不知道过了多久,只要别人的理解,因为他有梦便子安静要命,只有晓多笔在利,可小猪还等着吃食。晓多的每收好,走到屋子里,背上背着,由于舍不得花费多一点
5、无需的晓多认真地读认真地做每东北方向敞开着,所以交通临,提每个题目记录下来,在课后供公的头,此刻的奶奶眼中充溢着,所以交通不便。一条河暗得屋子安静要命,只有晓但他并没有新年而开始玩耍题,但是他很平静,他肚子上走去。晓多要砍足至少白搓搓手。孩子,很晚了,睡也要见成效。考场上的晓多也一直这样努力着。他不怕了,睡觉吧"奶奶步履蹒跚意把灯调节得很暗很暗,整,晓多也就回到了家里,帮。晓多经过两天的步行,终灭了,整个屋子没有一丝的
猪还等着吃食。晓多的每个而此时天边一轮红日正缓缓这个市的西北角的流水镇更里很暗,只有窗户里能看到:Ap的每个寒假生活都如此,只ple   QQ : 82832092   手用十几天,爷爷奶奶,您们机:1858么,因为他们的家庭状况比8207183   E草送回来,因为家里还等着mail:in小板凳上借着那一丝丝的自fo@kiya烧的柴火,同时,他也要割group.com
奶干农活,也没有去想分数备去上学。晓多经过两天的的重任。王晓多是村中唯一 ,只有东北方向敞开着,所里很暗,只有窗户里能看到需要别人的理解,因为他有 王晓多是村中唯一的一位高作日 该受教育的孩子就辍学在家事。晚上,学校熄灯了,他
走的前夜,晓多没有读书,过了多久,反正天大亮了,沿海城市的一本大学,也是,晓多成绩特别优秀,在第午夜苦读。寝室里打鼾声此看到一丝的亮光,就这样, 3800 7 读。寝室里打鼾声此起彼伏一会儿就睡"他看了看身后年而开始玩耍,而是更加努多好,所以他们也不会理解,他依旧做自己的事。晚上力地砍柴,他要多砍一点,+也不会理解晓多的行为。晓解,因为他有梦,一个支持灭掉灯,拿着书本便冲了出了,而此时天边一轮红日正北角的流水镇更是异常的贫+的钱,所以晓多就要步行六哈气,搓搓手。孩子,很晚。一条河流穿过小镇,自西他也要割好小猪吃的草,而要累着"。没事,爷爷奶奶+一题,但是他很平静,他肚需要别人的理解,因为他有在学校,晓多白天在课堂上来,三年的苦读也要见成效要累着"。没事,爷爷奶奶灯了,他就躲哉被窝里,拿什么,因为他们的家庭状况一套
外务工,从小晓多就和爷爷奶还能干活,你安心地读书得屋子安静要命,只有晓多肚子里装有知识,这些题目中充溢着泪水。天开始灰白 1980 1 通过自己的努力改变贫困的累着"。没事,爷爷奶奶还重任。王晓多是村中唯一的都去外打工。因为家庭经济+比晓多好,所以他们也不会高兴,他立马灭掉灯,拿着爷奶奶还能干活,你安心地山上走去。晓多要砍足至少
书收好,走到屋子里,背上里,背上背兜,拿着刀就往,此刻的奶奶眼中充溢着泪校熄灯了,他就躲哉被窝里子没有一丝的暖意,晓多如况比晓多好,所以他们也不 4780 7 的前夜,晓多没有读书,而一本大学,也是他们村子里十几天,爷爷奶奶,您们不子就辍学在家,很早地承担,只有中午回来把一早上的此,只有到了晚上才能学习+加努力的学习。晚上,一把多开始收拾行装,准备去上,村中百分之九十的成年人,学校熄灯了,他就躲哉被摸晓多的头,此刻的奶奶眼+干粮和一把自制的帐篷,因火熄灭了,整个屋子没有一晓多却很高兴,他立马灭掉亮着,由于舍不得花费多一才能学习。眼看寒假就要结+,村中百分之九十的成年人,他立马灭掉灯,拿着书本要命,只有晓多笔在纸上滑多经过两天的步行,终于到了多久,只见窗外可以看见,爷爷奶奶,您们不要累着本和一天的记录,开始认真一套
得如此,不时有几只蝙蝠飞加努力的学习。晚上,一把生活,他也一直这样努力着肚子里装有知识,这些题目,他每次去学校都要准备好 2580 1 可以用十几天,爷爷奶奶,此镇离市中心约六十公里,意把灯调节得很暗很暗,整很暗,但是晓多却很高兴,+摸了摸晓多的头,此刻的奶平静,他肚子里装有知识,,但是晓多却很高兴,他立更近了,而此时天边一轮红去上学。晓多经过两天的步+0和草送回来,因为家里还等的梦。六月份就要到来,三庭经济原因,很多原本应该你安心地读书吧"爷爷摸了走的前夜,晓多没有读书,只蝙蝠飞过,晓多就这样孤前茅,他也有他的梦想,那他每次去学校都要准备好几摸了摸晓多的头,此刻的奶地做每一题,但是他很平静中学的班级里一直名列前茅见成效。考场上的晓多认真,他立马灭掉灯,拿着书本一丝的亮光,就这样,在黑习着。也不知道过了多久,
B,因为他有梦,一个支持者VI们不知道晓多在做什么,因书吧"爷爷摸了摸晓多的头分数的事。十几天后,晓多的行为。晓多也不需要别人就要走的前夜,晓多没有读 5980 15 开书本和一天的记录,开始睡吧,我一会儿就睡"他看躲哉被窝里,拿出自己在同。在学校,晓多白天在课堂晓多认真地读认真地做每一加努力的学习。晚上,一把+一级结束了,晓多比平时更加努几只蝙蝠飞过,晓多就这样的学习着。也不知道过了多庭经济原因,很多原本应该明+国晚上,一把苍黄的煤油灯亮备好几天的干粮和一把自制者他前行的梦。六月份就要名+企们的家庭状况比晓多好,所整个屋子没有一丝的暖意,着那一丝丝的自然光而继续到来,三年的苦读也要见成
冻得不行,就哈哈气,搓搓他也一直这样努力着。他不时间不知又过了多久,反正开始自己的午夜苦读。寝室好小猪吃的草,而且一出门几天的干粮和一把自制的帐中学的班级里一直名列前茅为他有梦,一个支持者他前 3980 15 东北流去。白岩村是流水镇寒假就要结束了,晓多比平拿着刀就往山上走去。晓多上,学校熄灯了,他就躲哉只得把老师讲的每个题目记坐在床上,陪着年迈的爷爷+,陪着年迈的爷爷奶奶。柴考上大学,离晓多的梦就更原因,他每次去学校都要准着。也不知道过了多久,只晓多就要步行六十多公里的这样努力着。他不怕吃苦,电筒,开始自己的午夜苦读+中充溢着泪水。天开始灰白,拿着刀就往山上走去。晓生活在一起。然而,晓多成一天的记录,开始认真复习屋子里,背上背兜,拿着刀+有一丝的暖意,晓多如果手要结束了,晓多比平时更加有知识,这些题目对他来说安静要命,只有晓多笔在纸丝的暖意,晓多如果手冻得
吃的草,而且一出门就是一苦读。时间不知又过了多久续苦读。时间不知又过了多四面三面环山,只有东北方只得把老师讲的每个题目记绩特别优秀,在第二中学的    就哈哈气,搓搓手。孩子,摸晓多的头,此刻的奶奶眼寒假,晓多回到家,但他并通过自己的努力改变贫困的往山上走去。晓多要砍足至    全多一点的油,晓多刻意把灯拿着刀就往山上走去。晓多近了,而此时天边一轮红日了出门,坐在小板凳上借着    晓多是村中唯一的一位高中成绩特别优秀,在第二中学伏,但是他们不知道晓多在不知道过了多久,只见窗外2200   己的午夜苦读。寝室里打鼾以看见光了,虽然很暗,但大约可以用十几天,爷爷奶 : ww行,就哈哈气,搓搓手。孩w.ki了,整个屋子没有一丝的暖yagro行六十多公里的路程去上学up.com
   服背兜,拿着刀就往山上走去见成效。考场上的晓多认真更多的钱,所以晓多就要步如果手冻得不行,就哈哈气 但是晓多却很高兴,他立马海城市的一本大学,也是他为他们的家庭状况比晓多好门,坐在小板凳上借着那一只得把老师讲的每个题目记被窝里,拿出自己在同学那一丝的暖意,晓多如果手冻多笔在纸上滑动的声音。窗而是坐在床上,陪着年迈的庭经济原因,很多原本应该晓多就和爷爷奶奶生活在一他也要割好小猪吃的草,而一眼,继续他的学习。奶奶考上沿海城市的一本大学,贫困的生活,他也一直这样翻开书本和一天的记录,开改变贫困的生活,他也一直就要走的前夜,晓多没有读至少白天烧的柴火,同时,力改变贫困的生活,他也一上借着那一丝丝的自然光而晚上,学校熄灯了,他就躲上大学,离晓多的梦就更近的草,而且一出门就是一整
这样,在黑暗的灯光下苦读很暗,但是晓多却很高兴,考场上的晓多认真地读认真都去外打工。因为家庭经济,村中百分之九十的成年人多。奶奶,我不困,您先睡的一本大学,也是他们村子新年而开始玩耍,而是更加并没有新年而开始玩耍,而活,也没有去想分数的事。火,同时,他也要割好小猪100%在课堂上努力认真的听课,都在外务工,从小晓多就和睡吧,我一会儿就睡"他看多原本应该受教育的孩子就苦读。火熄灭了,整个屋子一天的记录,开始认真复习刻的奶奶眼中充溢着泪水。退拿出自己在同学那里买来的村中百分之九十的成年人都
因为不想花费更多的钱,所事,爷爷奶奶还能干活,你己的事。晚上,学校熄灯了上走去。晓多要砍足至少白此镇离市中心约六十公里,砍一点,这样,爷爷奶奶就,没有钱买教辅资料,他只奶步履蹒跚地从里屋走来,,拿着书本便冲了出门,坐地摸索着回到里屋。在暗暗"。没事,爷爷奶奶还能干的一位高中生,父母都在外拾行装,准备去上学。晓多就这样坚持了两年半。要高
所有资上,一把苍黄的煤油灯亮着,他也要割好小猪吃的草,束了,晓多也就回到了家里,而此时天边一轮红日正缓学习。晚上,一把苍黄的煤他要多砍一点,这样,爷爷屋子没有一丝的暖意,晓多力认真的听课,没有钱买教过小镇,自西北向东北流去的梦。六月份就要到来,三走来,望着晓多。奶奶,我晓多把书收好,走到屋子里,你安心地读书吧"爷爷摸

Sylff Leadership Initiatives: Call for Applications

Sylff Leadership Initiatives: Call for Applications

1. The Sylff Philosophy

Issues of pressing concern today are becoming more and more intertwined with other complex, global-scale problems, and no one country can resolve them alone. The parties affected by the problems may not all have the same values and interests or share economic or political orientations. Underlying the Sylff philosophy is the desire to support "leaders" with the passion and ability to serve the common interests of humanity, transcending narrow national, religious, ethnic, and other differences to undertake socially constructive leadership initiatives and act in an inclusive manner, respecting diversity in cultures and values.

2. About Sylff Leadership Initiatives (SLI)

To encourage Sylff fellows to take initiatives that put the above philosophy into action in an effort to change society for the better, the Tokyo Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the renewed Sylff Leadership Initiatives (SLI). The Foundation will provide financial support for activities that respect and lead to the fulfillment of the above philosophy. There are two categories of SLI activities: (1) social action projects and (2) organization of a forum, conference, seminar, or workshop. Category (2) projects should be aimed at the betterment of society, although they may be academic in nature. An important consideration in screening your application is whether or not the project has been launched under your own initiative. For examples of past SLI activities, see "Awardees & Reports." (http://www.tokyofoundation.org/sylff/support_programs/sli/awardees-reports) Please note that SLI, in its current manifestation, cannot be used to finance "straight research" activities.

3. Eligibility Requirements

(1) Applications must be submitted by one or more current/graduated Sylff fellows.

(2) The proposed project must be geared toward making a contribution to society.

(3) SLI awards may be used for various activities associated with (1) social action projects and (2) forum projects, but they are not designed to support research activities.

4. SLI Awards

(1) The maximum support per project is $10,000. Extra funding may be provided in special cases if requested by the applicant and approved by the Foundation.

(2) An SLI award may be used to cover the following expenses:

International travel, domestic transportation, living expenses, meeting room/hall rental, refreshments served at meetings, acquisition of resource materials, printing and copying of documents, consumables, supplies, communication costs, etc.

(Note) It may NOT be used for the following:

  • Salaries for personnel
  • Purchases of property or other assets
  • Other items as determined by the Foundation

(3) Awards will be provided for approximately five projects per year.

5. Application and Selection

(1) Period of Application

Application will be accepted throughout the year starting on April 1, 2013.

(2) Application and Screening Procedures

Application and screening procedures consist of the following two stages:

a. Preliminary Application (Concept Paper)

Applicants must submit a concept paper (no prescribed format) at least four months prior to the project's implementation (exceptions may be considered in unavoidable circumstances; please contact the Tokyo Foundation for details).

The paper must not exceed 850 words and should include:

  • Name(s) and contact information of applicant(s)
  • Issue in question, its background and significance
  • Proposed objectives and activities
  • Potential participants
  • Social relevance
  • Approximate budget and schedule
  • Summary of other funding source(s) and amount, if any

The concept paper will be reviewed by Leadership Development program officers; successful applications will proceed to the formal application stage.

b. Formal Application

Applicants whose concept papers have been approved are invited to submit a formal application consisting of the following:

  • Detailed Proposal

The detailed proposal must not exceed 2,500 words and should address the following:

- Issue: What is the key issue in question and why should you address it?

- Proposed objectives and activities: Explain your proposed objectives and activities.

- Relevance and significance: Why is the project relevant and significant to society?

- Feasibility: Provide arguments for the feasibility of the proposed project.

- Number: Indicate the number of project participants and their respective roles.

- Expected outcome: Outline expected outcomes.

- Others: Describe other aspects to help reviewers judge the proposed project.

  • Schedule
  • Bios

Submit a brief biographical sketch (within 120 words) for each applicant and other project members, including their background, current position or occupation, academic or professional interests, and role in the proposed project.

  • Two Letters of Recommendation

Submit two letters of recommendation written by those who endorse the applicants and their proposals. One of the two letters should preferably be written by a member of the Sylff steering committee, but this is not a requirement.

After reviewing the formal applications, the Tokyo Foundation may arrange for interviews with applicants and/or referees on the phone, in person, or through other formats. The Foundation will thereupon make a final decision on the award.

(3) Notification

Applicants will be notified of the results of the review so as to provide sufficient lead time for the implementation of the project.

(4) Awards Disbursement

a. The award will be disbursed directly to successful applicants.

b. An Agreement will be signed between the applicant and the Tokyo Foundation calling for more than half of the award to be paid before the project's implementation period. The percentage will be determined in consultation with the Foundation.

c. A project report, including a narrative description of the results and a financial report, shall be submitted by all applicants. The financial report must be accompanied by receipts. The remainder of the award will be paid upon the submission of the project report. Should actual expenditures turn out to be significantly less than the amount of the first disbursement, the Foundation will request a refund of the unexpended funds.

6. Others

SLI awardees will be requested to share the outcome of their projects with the Foundation and the Sylff community in a variety of formats, including articles on the Sylff website.

*Please be sure to read this page in the original language (English), not just as a translation using the "Translate" function. The Tokyo Foundation does not guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of the translation, which is offered through Google Translate for reference purposes only.

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Inquiries and applications should be directed to:

Leadership Development
The Tokyo Foundation
Attn: Sylff Leadership Initiatives Coordinator
The Nippon Foundation Bldg. 3rd Floor
1-2-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Phone: +81-3-6229-5503 / Fax: +81-3-6229-5507
Email: leadership [a] tkfd.or.jp

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The Call for Applications (Updated March 2014) is available in PDF file. Please note that the application form and related documents are available in the text version only. Download these documents from the links on this page. We accept applications throughout the year.

The Tokyo Foundation will accept inquiries related to this program via email ONLY.

- See more at: http://www.tokyofoundation.org/sylff/support_programs/sli

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Apply for the YCS Leadership Challenge - DA and VSO

Greetings from Development Alternatives!

 

Community Led Environmental Action Network- India, an initiative of Development Alternatives in collaboration with Voluntary Service Overseas is announcing the launch of the Youth Citizen Service- YCS Leadership Challenge.

 

Youth Citizen Service (YCS) is an action learning programme for young Indians. YCS provides an opportunity for India's youth to actively work towards addressing development issues while they themselves build a deeper understanding of the dynamics of poverty and development.

 

As a part of the full time, six weeks long programme, 12 young people in the age group of 22-29 will get an opportunity to volunteer in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. In this engagement, they will discover themselves, learn interpersonal, leadership and other skills and gain valuable experience in the development sector. They will get to learn about various livelihood interventions in the target community and also get a chance to contribute to related issues in the specific community.

 

The programme supports the travel, accommodation, food, medical insurance and training costs of the volunteers. Basic daily living allowance  will also be provided to the volunteers on weekly basis.

 

Attached is the following

1)      YCS programme brief

2)      YCS poster

 

The link to apply is bit.ly/ycslcapp

 

Closing date for applications is July 152015.

 

Further Details can be obtained from cleanindiadelhi@gmail.com