Indonesia Law Report (ILR)

A few days ago Secretary Clinton announced the formation of US Water Partnership. Details are sketchy at the moment but we all know that state’s involvement in water networking is nothing new. Netherlands are quite active through their alliance with the world bank (BNWP), French through Coalition D' Eau/World Water Council and Stockholm through their World Water Week.

It seems that the US are now joining those list of states which mobilizes their resources on the water sector. From any angle, politics, economics and technology, the potential is huge. Read more here.

CALL FOR APPLICANTS

 
 
Ewha Global Empowerment Program (2012 summer)
"Asian Feminisms and Transnational Activism"
July 5 - 18, 2012
Asian Center for Women's Studies, Ewha Womans University
Seoul, South Korea

The Asian Center for Women's Studies at Ewha Womans University is calling for applicants for the Ewha Global Empowerment Program (EGEP) 2012 summer. EGEP is a two-week program that will take place twice a year (January and July). It aims to empower women working in non-governmental public sectors and to nourish the next generation of women leaders in Asia and Africa. EGEP 2012 summer (July 5-18, 2012) is designed for women activists in non-governmental public sectors in Asia, with the theme of "Asian Feminisms and Transnational Activism."

Program Goals
On completing this program, participants of this program will have:
           - improved their theoretical knowledge and practical capacities from a gender perspective;
           - broadened their understanding of women's lives, women's issues, and women's rights in              
             Asian context; and

           -strengthened their leadership capacities to build women's solidarity and cooperation in local,
             national, and transnational contexts.
              

Eligibility

With minimum three years of experience, women activists working in international and national non-governmental public sectors in Asia, such as NGOs, NPOs, civil society organizations, including individuals working independently are encouraged to apply for this program.

Number of Participants: 20~25

Programs
While a more specific EGEP curriculum will be provided separately, the following is the major activity that participants may expect from the program:
            -EGEP open forum
            -EGEP workshop
            -Lectures
            -Action plans
            -Study tours to Korean NGOs
            -Cultural and social events

Language
English is the official language of the EGEP.

Application Requirements
            -Application Form
            -Statement of Purpose
            -Letter of Recommendation
            -Curriculum Vitae
            -Essay
            -A Scanned Copy of Passport
※Application requirements should submitted via online ( http://acws.ewha.ac.kr ).
※Submission Date: April 2 ~ 15, 2012 (Korean local time). Late applications will not be considered.
※All forms are downloadable at the Asian Center for Women's Studies ( http://acws.ewha.ac.kr ).
 
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will evaluate the applicants based on the following criteria:
 field experience                                                                         25%
 expertise in women's issues                                                       25%
 potential as next generation of women leaders                            25%
 contribution to the community                                                    25%
※Successful candidates will be informed individually via e-mail on May 14, 2012.
 
Funding
Ewha Womans University provides the funding to cover fees for the tuition, dormitory including a two-week allowance for all the participants. Funds for airfare will be awarded only to the participants from Korean ODA beneficiary countries.
 
Contact
For more information, please visit our website at http://acws.ewha.ac.kr
or contact us via email at egep@ewha.ac.kr

 

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Date: 21 March 2012

Sultan International Holding has today entered into a joint venture agreement with DropbyDrop, an Australian based water policy and governance consultancy, to offer water policy & governance advice in the UAE.

In mid-February, DropbyDrop’s Managing Director Ruxandra Lazarescu participated in the Victorian Government Trade Mission to the UAE led by the Honorable Louise Asher, whose portfolio includes small business, as part of the Mission’s Water and Infrastructure Group.

“We presented to Director Al Mulla and his team at the Ministry of Environment and Water on the use of legal frameworks in managing water challenges.  Based on the Ministry’s positive response, we were encouraged to identify a local partner to make our services available in the UAE.  We are honored to partner with Sultan International Holding, and look forward to making a valuable contribution locally.”

Sultan International Holding is a diversified holding company representing the business interests of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan al Nahyan and has broad interests spanning the range of economic activity in the UAE.

Dropbydrop offers advice, research, training and facilitation on water policy and governance. Its head quarters are in Melbourne, Australia and its core team comprises Ruxandra Lazarescu, Mohamad Mova Al Afghani, Asmae El Idrissi and Ricardo Santos. In the UAE it is supported by Business Development Manager Sina Fattahi.  Further information is available at www.dropbydrop.com.au

Nathan Kennedy

Director, Group Business Development

Sultan International Holding

Telephone: +971 2 622 4411

nkennedy@sih.ae

Ruxandra Lazarescu

Managing Director

DropbyDrop

Telephone: +61 401 825 988

Ruxandra@dropbydrop.com.au