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Jag trodde att du skulle vara intresserad av denna CFP

Best, J

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Two Calls for Proposals within Information and Communication Technology

Sida invites civic organisations and other relevant actors to apply for funding for initiatives where ICT is used to support Development, Democratisation and Freedom of Expression.

Deadline for applications is October 18, 2012.

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1. ICT-initiatives for Democracy and Freedom of Expression The first call for proposals refers to the Swedish Special Initiative for Democratisation and Freedom of Expression, to be implemented by Sida 2012-2014. The initiative aims at supporting activities in new technologies to strengthen democratisation and freedom of expression, primarily in challenging and repressive environments.

More information and application forms : http://www.sida.se/democracy-initiative

2. ICT-initiatives for Empowerment of Women and Girls The second call for proposals is linked to the Swedish Government´s Strategy for Capacity Development and Collaboration 2011-2013. The initiative aims at increasing socio-economic equality between women and men, boys and girls, by ensuring equal access and opportunities to use ICT in an open society, in developing countries.

More information and application forms : http://www.sida.se/ict4women

Only applications for projects to be implemented starting 2012 or 2013 and ending no later than 2014 will be considered.