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10+
Years of work experience
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Development Practitioner, Consultant and Author
He creates and deliver tailored development solutions that create jobs and increase income opportunities, reinforce sustainable livelihoods, and spur economic growth.
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Organisational leadership
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Resource mobilisation
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The Funding
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The Funding Handbook is your essential guide to resource mobilization. Discover over 100 donor profiles, best practices, and effective strategies for securing funding. Whether you're an organization, government, or individual, this comprehensive reference empowers you to connect with potential donors and navigate the world of philanthropy. Unlock the secrets to sustainable funding and make a meaningful impact with The Funding Handbook.
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Grants and Fellowships
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Call for Applications: The Sigourney Award 2024
Deadline Date: July 31, 2024
Donor Name: The Sigourney Trust
Grant Size: Not Available
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Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Deadline Date: July 31, 2024
Donor Name: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Grant Size: Not Available
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CFPs: ATI Partnerships in Africa Trade and Investment in the Market Systems Activity
Deadline Date: July 31, 2024
Donor Name: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
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Call for Creatives: UMP Festival 2024 – The Revolution
Deadline Date: July 31, 2024
Donor Name: UMP Festival
Grant Size: Not Available
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Call for Film Entries: 21st Marrakech International Film Festival
Deadline Date: July 31, 2024
Donor Name: Marrakech International Film Festival
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
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2024 UNIDO Global Call for FoodTech Companies, SMEs and Start-ups
Deadline Date: July 31, 2024
Donor Name: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Grant Size: Not Available
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Testimonials
It’s always a joy to hear about the work he does
He believes in developing people. Once you develop and empower an individual, they will transform their families, communities, and nations.
Peter is a pragmatic, entrepreneurship engineer who contextualizes the work that he does to enable the people to learn and acquire skills with ease
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Gertrude Kabwazi
Country Director, Yamba Malawi
Peter is undoubtedly one of Africa's brightest young leaders with the passion to solve Malawi's problems.
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Maia Donohue
Idea Hub Accelerator, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, USA
Peter combines visionary thinking, technical expertise and superior project management to create realistic development solutions.
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Daniel Dunga
Chief Executive Officer, NICO Holdings, Malawi
I consulted with Peter in 2015 on economic development projects. He is highly dependable, accurate and an exceedingly fine young man.
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Dr. Gordon Brady
Professor of Economics, Highpoint University, USA
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Available scholarships
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Fully funded PhD Studentship in AI and Journalism
Application deadline
01 October 2024
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De Montfort University PhD Scholarships
Deadline for full application: Friday 16 August 2024.
Scholarship letter will be issued by Friday 23 August
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GEM Elite scholarships – 2025
About the GEM scholarships The Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences (GEM) is currently
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ZEF’s interdisciplinary doctoral program at the University of Bonn: BIGS-DR
The Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) is based at the Center for Development Research (ZEF),
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Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa
The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential,
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The 2025 call for applications is now open. The deadline for final submissions is 14 October 2024 23:59.
Timeline:
The call for applications is open until 14 October 2024 at 23:59 SA time.
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From Private sector to political icon: Malawians mourn Chilima
On December 6th, 2023, at around 3:30 in the afternoon, I received a phone call
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Understanding National Debt
Imagine yourself as a household with an annual income of $75 but with a necessary
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The Road to Prosperity: Crafting a Vision for Poverty Alleviation in Malawi
In a sobering revelation, the World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor reported that poverty levels are
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Resource Mobilisation in Malawi: Challenges and Opportunities Part I
For the past 5 years, I have consulted for many developmental projects in Malawi and
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A Tribute to Bingu: The dream lives on
On 1st August 1915, Patrick Pearse commander general of the Irish republican brotherhood and member
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Rebuilding the economy after a calamity
In 2008, the New York times reported that natural disasters stimulate economic growth because
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Achievement Highlights
Explore Peter Yakobe's world in images, from transformative projects to his book launch, capturing the essence of his dedication and the milestones along his path of influence and inspiration.