DAKAR, 25 November 2009 (IRIN) - It would take US$8.8 billion annually over several years to halve the number of malnourished children worldwide, currently at some 178 million, says Save the Children in a new eight-point action plan. Full Article at YubaNet

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The Department for International Development (DfID) of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a grant of Rs 800 million for the operation of paralegal committee program in Nepal. Full Article at Republica

Sierra Leone's fisheries sector remains one of the biggest sources of untapped opportunity. Studies by the European Commission and UK Department for International Development show abundant stock of fish that is grossly underexploited. Full Article at AllAfrica.com

Towards supporting the efforts of governments in cushioning the effects of the global crisis, World Bank has said it is preparing a development policy operation of $500 million (N75.5 billion) for approval in early 2010 to support the Federal... Full Article at AllAfrica.com

Please apply online at: www.abtassoc.com and select position number 2009-3908. Full Article at Relief Web

(216860-927) PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986. Full Article at Relief Web

Abuja — The nation's sleaze watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed in its 2008 annual report to the Senate that it recorded 74 criminal convictions and recovered assets worth over N15 billion from those investigated... Full Article at AllAfrica.com

Fran McConville has worked everywhere from Iraq to Malawi and Bangladesh, bringing healthcare to the poorest of the world’s poor. Full Article at Wales Online

Food or education? Public spending choices are never easy. But in Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, the choices are particularly stark. Full Article at BBC World

A teenage girl from Stoke-on-Trent has been chosen to report on key global issues to her peers for the next six months, as part of a youth reporters project. Full Article at Community Newswire

Job Location: Dublin with overseas travel to GOAL country programmes Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application Reporting To: Head of Operations Job Background GOAL is an emergency and development NGO established... Full Article at Relief Web

LONDON (AlertNet) - For decades experts have been debating how humanitarian aid money donated by governments can be stretched further and provide better assistance to survivors of wars and natural disasters. Full Article at Relief Web

DFID is the UK Government department responsible for delivering the British Government’s development assistance around the world. Full Article at Relief Web

If interested and qualified for this position, please send your CV today to recruitmentPSSemergingmarketsgroup.com – indicate “ENGINEERS” in the subject line of your email for prompt consideration Emerging Markets Group (EMG) is a global consulting... Full Article at Relief Web

Governments, industry can make choices to increase financial inclusion in the next decade LONDON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The growing use of branchless banking, including mobile phone banking, is inevitable in most countries. Full Article at RedOrbit

SUDAN (non-family) Background The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Sudan Operations Center (SDOC) is engaged in the implementation of physical infrastructure projects in Sudan, under various donor and the Government works programs. Full Article at Relief Web

Farmers have been able to buy subsidised seeds and fertiliser Malawi is one of the poorest and most densely populated countries in the world. Four years ago almost half its population depended on food aid from abroad for survival. Full Article at BBC World

Erratic weather patterns and drought in the region of Gao in Northern Mali have put thousands of families at risk of hunger and malnutrition. Full Article at Reuters Alert Net

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The International Road Federation has conferred Global Achievement Award on Rural Access Program (RAP). The DFID-funded project bagged the award for advocacy category. Full Article at Republica