This follows a newly acquired status for South Sudan as an independent state.

The Permanent secretary in the ministry of foreign affairs, Ambassador James Mugume says that Uganda had signed numerous agreements with Sudan which no longer apply after South Sudan became a sovereign state.

He says that the commission will among other things work on the numerous complaints raised by Ugandan traders operating in South Sudan and vice versa.

The commission will also focus on health, Education and infrastructure as key areas that may help the two countries work together.

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President Museveni has said that NRM government can rule Uganda for over 60 years if there is cooperation between the ruled and the rulers.

“No government in the world can exist for a single moment without the cooperation of the people, that is why NRM values the people so much,” Museveni says.

Speaking to NRM supporters from Rukungiri on Monday, Museveni said if the people withdraw their cooperation, the government comes to a standstill.

Museveni, a man considered in the international community as an expert of politics, says that even the most powerful governments like USA, Britain and France cannot rule without the cooperation of the people being ruled.

He says that for any government to sustain its grip on power its people need not to love and respect it.

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New Zealand Development Scholarships: Open category (NZDS-Open) are offered to candidates from Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. Preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged communities. New Zealand Development Scholarships are a central part of the New Zealand Government’s development cooperation programme in Africa. The NZDS scheme offers the opportunity to people from developing countries to study in priority sector courses at New Zealand universities. Scholarships are offered for postgraduate study at the Postgraduate Diploma, Masters or Doctorate (PhD) levels. (Study at PhD level will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance is demonstrated). Undergraduate degree level study is not offered. Up to 14 New Zealand Development Scholarships are given to the region with as equitable a spread as possible across all five eligible countries. Contact Details: Programme Officer, GRM International Pty Ltd, Level 2, 1115 Burnett Street, (Private Bag X38), Hatfield, PRETORIA 0028, SOUTH AFRICA.

Apply for ACCES Scholarship in Kenyan Universities

ACCES Scholarship Program: The African Canadian Continuing Education Society (ACCES) is a non-profit agency that supports Kenyan students by providing post-secondary scholarships. The mission of frican Canadian Continuing Education Society (ACCES) is to help young Africans obtain the skills and education needed to benefit themselves and their society. The scholarships are for study at Kenyan universities and technical colleges. In addition, frican Canadian Continuing Education Society (ACCES) runs primary literacy centres and HIV/AIDS awareness programs. frican Canadian Continuing Education Society (ACCES) donors have helped each one by donating $400 per year or $35 per month to cover tuition fees and accommodation. The scholarships are for the “bright and needy Kenyan youth.” Contact details: ACCES, 2441 Christopherson Rd. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada V4A 3L2. Tel: 604 538 7267. Fax 604 538 7267. Email: acces[at]acceskenya.org

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DRD Scholarships for PhD and Master Studies: The Development Research Division (DRD) of the DAAD-funded South African – German Centre for Development Research and Criminal Justice at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa is a cooperation project of the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy of Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, and the School of Government and the Institute for Social Development of University of the Western Cape (UWC).

For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record the Development Research Division (DRD) offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year.

Scholarships are available for full-time students of

• The MA and M Econ in Development Studies,
• The Master in Public Administration,
• The MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme),
• The PhD in International Development Studies.

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 570 Euro plus travel allowances for Master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for PhD candidates.

Scholarship applicants are adviced to carefully read about the specific entry requirements and course application procedure of the programme of their choice.

Candidates for the Masters Programme in Public Administration (MPA), the MA and M Econ in Development Studies as well as PhD candidates in the fields of Governance, Public Policy, Public Management or Development Studies can submit their scholarship application before they register with University of the Western Cape (UWC) through the online application procedure.

Deadline: 15th October.

For more information and application, visit: DRD Scholarships for PhD and Master Studies Website

Apply for DRD Scholarships for PhD and Master Studies now

DRD Scholarships for PhD and Master Studies: The Development Research Division (DRD) of the DAAD-funded South African – German Centre for Development Research and Criminal Justice at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa is a cooperation project of the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy of Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, and the School of Government and the Institute for Social Development of University of the Western Cape (UWC).

For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record the Development Research Division (DRD) offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year.

Scholarships are available for full-time students of

• The MA and M Econ in Development Studies,
• The Master in Public Administration,
• The MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme),
• The PhD in International Development Studies.

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 570 Euro plus travel allowances for Master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for PhD candidates.

Scholarship applicants are adviced to carefully read about the specific entry requirements and course application procedure of the programme of their choice.

Candidates for the Masters Programme in Public Administration (MPA), the MA and M Econ in Development Studies as well as PhD candidates in the fields of Governance, Public Policy, Public Management or Development Studies can submit their scholarship application before they register with University of the Western Cape (UWC) through the online application procedure.

Deadline: 15th October.

For more information and application, visit: DRD Scholarships for PhD and Master Studies Website

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UN.GIFT Small Grants: UN.GIFT has established a Small Grants Facility with the overall objective to increase and improve support structures for victims of human trafficking around the world.

Through a Call for Proposals, relevant organizations will be identified and the most promising projects will be selected.

Civil society organizations will receive grants either to sustain existing anti-human trafficking initiatives or to engage in additional counter-trafficking activities.

In additions, the UN.GIFT website will provide a virtual forum for CSOs to promote their projects, to network with other stakeholders and to showcase their activities to the international community.

The following activities are a priority for UN.GIFT Small Grants:

• The empowerment of vulnerable groups and communities
• Direct victim support
• Cooperation between NGOs from countries of origin and destination
• Collection of evidence-based knowledge

For more information and application see; UN.GIFT Small Grants

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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) accepts interns from time to time on an ad hoc basis.

The internships are open to graduate or post-graduate students, who have specialized in a field related to UNECE programmes of work, namely: environment, transport, statistics, sustainable energy, trade, timber and forests, housing and land management, population, and economic cooperation and integration.

Occasionally, the Commission has a need for interns with specific skills and will post those internship opportunities.

Internships are offered free-of-charge and without financial remuneration.

The United Nations accepts no legal or administrative liability for interns who are not accorded the status of a United Nations staff member.

All costs connected with an internship, including travel, accommodation1 and insurance, are borne by the intern or his/her sponsor.

An internship carries no expectancy of subsequent employment with the United Nations. Interns are required to submit a certificate of good health and, wherever applicable, to obtain themselves the appropriate visa.

Eligibility criteria:

To qualify for UNECE internship programme, the applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship.

Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Application procedure:

Upon acceptance of the above-mentioned conditions, qualified applicants are requested to send the following documents to the Internship Coordinator, preferably by e-mail (interns[at]unece.org):

• Curriculum vitae;
• Completed internship application form;
• Statement of the particular field of activity in which they wish to work together with the dates they are available.

Applications can be sent all year but candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, especially for the summer period.

The applications will be considered by the appropriate divisions of UNECE with a view to matching the applicant’s interests and qualifications with the current UNECE needs.

If as a result a meaningful assignment can be devised, an internship will be offered.

Contact: E-mail: interns[at]unece.org

or: Internship Coordinator, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Palais des Nations, Office 362, CH-1211 Geneva 10.

For more information see; UNECE Internship Programme

UNECE calls for  Internship Programme

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) accepts interns from time to time on an ad hoc basis.

The internships are open to graduate or post-graduate students, who have specialized in a field related to UNECE programmes of work, namely: environment, transport, statistics, sustainable energy, trade, timber and forests, housing and land management, population, and economic cooperation and integration.

Occasionally, the Commission has a need for interns with specific skills and will post those internship opportunities.

Internships are offered free-of-charge and without financial remuneration.

The United Nations accepts no legal or administrative liability for interns who are not accorded the status of a United Nations staff member.

All costs connected with an internship, including travel, accommodation1 and insurance, are borne by the intern or his/her sponsor.

An internship carries no expectancy of subsequent employment with the United Nations. Interns are required to submit a certificate of good health and, wherever applicable, to obtain themselves the appropriate visa.

Eligibility criteria:

To qualify for UNECE internship programme, the applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship.

Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Application procedure:

Upon acceptance of the above-mentioned conditions, qualified applicants are requested to send the following documents to the Internship Coordinator, preferably by e-mail (interns[at]unece.org):

• Curriculum vitae;
• Completed internship application form;
• Statement of the particular field of activity in which they wish to work together with the dates they are available.

Applications can be sent all year but candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, especially for the summer period.

The applications will be considered by the appropriate divisions of UNECE with a view to matching the applicant’s interests and qualifications with the current UNECE needs.

If as a result a meaningful assignment can be devised, an internship will be offered.

Contact: E-mail: interns[at]unece.org

or: Internship Coordinator, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Palais des Nations, Office 362, CH-1211 Geneva 10.

For more information see; UNECE Internship Programme

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UNIFEM Internships: The UNIFEM Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNIFEM’s work.

It is designed to complement women’s development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.

Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus.

However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UNIFEM-supported programmes and projects.

Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNIFEM.

Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Interested candidates may submit an application at any time, indicating interests and availability.

More information on internship conditions and application found at: UNIFEM Internships

UNIFEM Internships: The UNIFEM Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNIFEM’s work.

It is designed to complement women’s development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.

Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus.

However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UNIFEM-supported programmes and projects.

Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNIFEM.

Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Interested candidates may submit an application at any time, indicating interests and availability.

More information on internship conditions and application found at: UNIFEM Internships

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East African Community LLM & PhD Scholarships: Applications for admission and scholarships are invited from candidates in member states of the East African Community, who wish to receive a scholarship and to take part in the postgraduate study programme in law (LLM or PhD) offered by the Tanzanian-German Centre for Postgraduate Studies in Law at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law (Formerly Faculty of Law) in cooperation with the University of Bayreuth (TGCL).

The purpose of the programme is to train future leaders in East Africa. University of Bayreuth (TGCL) grants ten LLM scholarships and five PhD scholarships each year.

Scholarships are granted for one year in the case of LLM students and three years in the case of PhD students.

Scholarship Requirements and Qualifications:

The requirements for admission to the LLM and PhD programmes are those applicable at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law (Formerly Faculty of Law).

For the LLM programme:

• A Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher legal education.

For the PhD programme:

• An excellent LLM degree from a recognized institution.

Scholarships start from 1st October each year.

For more information and scholarship application see; East African Community LLM & PhD Scholarships

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East African Community LLM & PhD Scholarships: Applications for admission and scholarships are invited from candidates in member states of the East African Community, who wish to receive a scholarship and to take part in the postgraduate study programme in law (LLM or PhD) offered by the Tanzanian-German Centre for Postgraduate Studies in Law at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law (Formerly Faculty of Law) in cooperation with the University of Bayreuth (TGCL).

The purpose of the programme is to train future leaders in East Africa. University of Bayreuth (TGCL) grants ten LLM scholarships and five PhD scholarships each year.

Scholarships are granted for one year in the case of LLM students and three years in the case of PhD students.

Scholarship Requirements and Qualifications:

The requirements for admission to the LLM and PhD programmes are those applicable at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law (Formerly Faculty of Law).

For the LLM programme:

• A Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher legal education.

For the PhD programme:

• An excellent LLM degree from a recognized institution.

Scholarships start from 1st October each year.

For more information and scholarship application see; East African Community LLM & PhD Scholarships

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The Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge, advancing the transfer of new agricultural technology, and encouraging collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. Under the Feed the Future 21st Century Borlaug Leadership Program, early to mid-career female agricultural professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to aid agricultural development in their home country are targeted.

Please note: The deadline for all countries is April 6, 2012.

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