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PROJECT PROVISION

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to 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 BID the outcome of your application

IFS ASSISTANCE

International Foundation for Science calls for applications for research grants from young scientists in developing countries.

Details at www. ifS.se

MILLENNIUM GOALS

Online Atlas enables visitors to appreciate the global advances made towards achieving the Goals.

Visit www.devdata.worldbank.org/atlas-mdg/

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. 22 for 12 issues (one year). Credit cards accepted. For free sample copy and overseas rates contact secretary@bee-craft.com

PLANET EARTH’S YEAR

2008 has been designated UN International Year of Planet Earth. Activities will span the years 2007-2009

See www.yearofplanetearth.org/index.htm

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world. Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. Contact www.uludagaricilik.org

APIACTA

For the beekeeper and bee scientist - the Apimondia Journal. Editions available to download from www.apimondia.org

PROJECT PLANNERS

Remember to include an allowance for publications and BfDJ subscriptions in your proposal budget. We can help with expert advice and supply you with an appropriate beekeeping library. Do not forget to include in your proposal, participation costs for you to attend beekeeping meetings.