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The Vetiver
Network (TVN) is prepared to provide financial assistance
for the establishment of regional networks (in some
special cases national networks may be included). TVN
could provide up to US$ 25,000 per network.
Regional networks would be expected to collect, produce
and disseminate information relating to the vetiver
technology in its use relating to soil and water
conservation, land reclamation, embankment stabilization
and for bio-remedial measures relating to waste
management. The networks would disseminate information
via newsletters, technical bulletins, videos, the world
wide web etc. The regional networks would be totally
independent non profit organizations, but would have
informal linkages between other regional networks and
TVN.
Eligibility
Only existing or new (for the purpose of becoming a
regional network) agencies that can demonstrate (through
submitted evidence) a commitment to the technology and
experience in use or promotion of the technology will be
considered. The regional network must be prepared to
share all available information with its network members
and with other networks. At this time we are interested
in establishing regional networks in China, the Pacific
Rim and Oceana (PRO), South Asia, West Africa, Ethiopia
(including other countries in the horn of Africa, South
Africa and east and Central Africa. Networks already
exist for Latin America and Europe. It would be important
that networks have access to the Internet.
Funding
TVN will fund the regional networks subject to the
submission of: a "mission statement", detailed
network proposals, both operational and financial to
cover a period of two years. If additional funds are
required over and above US $ 25,000 it will be important
that the proposal sets out how such funds will be
acquired. TVN will disburse the funds in two tranches.
The first after the network has submitted evidence of its
legal status as a non profit organization, and second 12
months later following the receipt of an annual report
and statement of expenditure.
If any agency or potential agency is interested please contact: Joan Miller. Email: Joan [email protected]
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