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CONGRATULATIONS

It is excellent that two organisations concerned with bees and beekeepers made it through to join 10 other finalists in the BBC Newsweek 2008 World Challenge. This widely publicised competition brought much attention to the value of apiculture: great congratulations to Keystone Foundation {ndia, and Hashoo Foundation Pakistan.

PROJECT FUNDING

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.

See www.fao.org and inform BfD of the outcome ofyour application.

YOUTH FUND

An innovative partnership between the Inter-American Development Bank and Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Community Technology Skills, the Youth Fund was established to respond to the needs of young people in the Latin American and Caribbean region and to promote their participation in the development process. See www.fandodejuventud.org/youth2

RESEARCH FUNDING

IFS calls for applications for research grants from young scientists in developing countries See www.ifs.se

APIACTA

For the beekeeper and bee scientist Apiacta the Apimondia Journal. Available online from www.apimondia.org

BEE CRAFT

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

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

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

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