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RESEARCH CHALLENGE
Ahmed Kathrada challenges all researchers to do an in depth research into issues raised in his new book. SANPAD invites researchers to submit proposals in the following themes:
Culture Identity and Civil society, and
Democracy, Government and Civil Society
SANPAD MAKES CONTACT WITH HEAD OF FOREST AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA
Please contact for special issue journal on wildlife and forestry. Kamal Naidu appeared on television recently discussing the protection of tigers and the national environment mission. Dr Padayachee would like to introduce Kamal Naidu to all SANPAD researchers involved in wildlife, forestry and environmental management issues. Please contact the above address to start your networking activities. Principal Chief Conservator of forests (S.K. Das) may be contacted on
THE NETHERLANDS
A quick overview of this exciting country
NETHERLANDS ORGANIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION [NUFFIC]
Nuffic is a non-profit organization aimed at making education accessible all over the world, especially in countries where educational infrastructure is lagging behind. Education is crucial for fostering global socio-economic development, improving the quality of life, and increasing intercultural understanding. Nuffic strives to be the intermediary between the education community of the Netherlands and the international community. (more...)
CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2006
Call for proposals began on November 1st 2004 and ended March 15th 2005. SANPAD is making available a PDF copy of the Application Manual and Application Form in order to give interested candidates an opportunity to study the requirements and apply for the year 2006.
SUPERVISORS WORKSHOP
SANPAD will be hosting a Supervisor's workshop for research supervisors at South African Universities from 29 September 2005 to 01 October 2005 at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban. The facilitator is Prof. Ton Diets from the noted school in research called CERES and details about this workshop are obtainable from and and they can be contacted on 031 277 1780.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED
SANPAD will be conducting three meetings in three provinces for the grant process. SANPAD has increased the number of grants it will fund in 2005, researchers are invited to attend. For further details please contact on 031 277 1780.