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SUCCESS WITH IFS

International Foundation for Science (IFS) announces 117 grants approved in the first half of 2005. 65% were allocated to researchers based in low income countries with vulnerable scientific infrastructures. Out of 600 applications received, nearly one in five proposals were approved for grants. Next deadline 30 December 2005 see www.ifs.se

POSITIVE POSITIVE

We are looking for someone with good knowledge and experience who will be stationed here in Edu State, Nigeria, to advise on best beekeeping practices and offer training. Also, we are sourcing funding for the initial structures and equipment. Contact Adamu Omokhogie bookwork70@yahoo.com

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. FREE SAMPLE COPY on request, 20 for 12 issues. Credit cards accepted. Contact secretary@bee-craft.com

NEW in NAME

Practical Action is the new name of ITDG. Though our name has changed our values and our vision of a world free of poverty and injustice in which technology is used for the benefit of all remain the same. For more information visit www. practicalaction.org

PHOTO CALL

VI international Apiculture Photography Contest announced by the Environment and Culture Council of The Excellency of Azuqueca de Henares City Government, Spain. Open to citizens and organisations around the world. Apiculture in any of its aspects: biology, flora, products, hives, bee yards, customs and uses, commerce, promotion, art. Photographs must be originals and unpublished. Closing date 30 April 2006. See www.aulaapicolazuqueca.com

COPYRIGHT

As part of our Information Service you are welcome to translate and/or reproduce items appearing in BfDJ. Permission is given on the understanding that the Journal and author(s) are acknowledged, our contact details are provided in full, and you send us a copy of the item or the website address where it is used.

APIACTA

For the beekeeper and bee scientist the Apimondia Journal. 2003 and 2005 editions available to download from www.apimondia.org

PROJECT SUPPORT

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding (less than US$10,000) from the TeleFood Special Fund. Request documents should include a brief description of the project's objectives, the proposed food production or income-generating activities, the work plan, the number of participants, a detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and the reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the office of FAO or UNDP in your country. Applications for projects with budgets over US$10,000 must be submitted through a Government Ministry. See www.fao.org Remember to tell B/D the outcome of your application

BEE BOOKS NEW AND OLD

The Weaven, Little Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 6PP UK, for your new and second-hand books. Telephone +44 (0)1432 840529 or www. honeyshop.co.uk

GAINING INPUT

Forest Leadership is circulating a survey to gain input from the public to complete the programme for the March 2006 Conference. The main theme is The Sustainability Challenge, an excellent opportunity to explore and discuss critical sustainability challenges and opportunities. See www.ForestLeadership.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

Publication of Uludag Beekeeping Association. Quarterly, in Turkish with English titles and summaries of articles. News, practical information and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world. Contact www.uludagaricilik.org

SAY OR SELL

BfD Journal offers a great opportunity to contact thousands of readers in over 100 countries. Quarter page advertisements 65; full page 200; Notice Board items 0.50 per word. Other sizes available - contact us - details page 2. Enclosures also accepted.

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AGROFORESTER'S LIBRARY

Agroforesters' Library is a periodic feature of The Overstory. Beginning in 1998 agroforestry specialists around the world were asked to recommend their favourite resources. Species references, book sources, organisations, periodicals, and web sites are covered. Available for viewing at. www.agroforestry.net/aflibr.htm|

GLOBAL CENTRE

A proposal to merge the UN University Institute for New Technologies (UNU-INTECH) with the Maastricht Economic Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT) would create a major global research centre focusing on innovation and development. The eventual merger, which is subject to approval, would bring together over 100 researchers from developed and developing countries generating knowledge on pressing contemporary problems. The combined facility would be the largest of its kind in the application of new technologies to help the developing world.

More at www.intech.unu.edu