Friday 6 November 2015

Bolsas para os EUA

 Mandela Washington Fellowship

 Regional Leadership Centers

2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Application

After reading all application requirements and details below, begin the

Fellowship application process:

Apply here: 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Application

MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition.

After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.

Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their

home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their

passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender,

religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The

Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the

 Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although

exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.

 Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

 Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.

 Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

 Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin,

Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic,

Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo,

Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia,

Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,

Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome

and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan,

Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Individuals residing in Eritrea and Zimbabwe may not apply to the Public Management

track. Residents of Sudan may only apply for the Civic Leadership track.

The U.S. Department of State and IREX reserve the right to verify all of the information

included in the application. In the event that there is a discrepancy, or information is

found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the

Applications not meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be

forwarded to the selection committee. If you do not meet the technical eligibility

requirements for this program, we invite you to visit exchanges.state.gov for

information on other U.S. Department of State exchange opportunities.

What are the criteria for selection?

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of

 A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and

entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.

 A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or

 The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of

 Strong social and communication skills.

 An energetic, positive attitude.

 Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track

 A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit

the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.

Application Information:

The application will collect basic information and will include questions regarding the

applicant’s professional and academic experience, including educational background;

honors and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English

language proficiency. We will also request a résumé (with dated educational and

professional background), and personal information (name, address, phone, email,

country of citizenship). Additional elements, such as letters of recommendation or

university transcripts, are OPTIONAL and may supplement your application.

Application Timeline:

   October 1, 2015:    Application opens

   November 11, 2015:    Application closes

 January-February 2016:    Semifinalists interviewed by local U.S. Embassies and Consulates

   March 2016:    Applicants are notified of their status

   April-May 2016:    Visa processing for finalists

   Mid-June 2016:    Fellowship starts in the United States

Bolsas de Estudo na Franca

AMBASSADE DE FRANCE AU MOZAMBIQUE
Bourses du gouvernement français - Année universitaire 2016 / 2017
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BOURSES D’ETUDES DU
GOUVERNEMENT FRANÇAIS
Masters et doctorats
Adresse d’envoi des candidatures :
scac.maputo-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Pour davantage d’informations, contactez :
Nicolas RODOT, Responsable des bourses, missions et invitations :
Mail : nicolas.rodot@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Tel : 21 48 46 32
Anne BARBIER, Chargée de Mission Pédagogique et Universitaire
Mail : anne.barbier@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Tel : 21 48 46 37
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DESCRIPTION DE LA BOURSE
L’Ambassade de France au Mozambique a mis en place depuis plusieurs années un programme de bourses à destination des étudiants mozambicains désirant effectuer un Master ou un Doctorat en France dans le cadre d’un projet d’étude. Ce programme a notamment pour but de compléter l’offre de formation des universités Mozambicaines et de renforcer les liens entre nos deux pays.
La bourse comprend :
 Le billet d’avion aller-retour entre le Mozambique et la France, et le voyage jusqu’à la ville de formation (voyage intérieur pris en charge sous conditions)
 Les frais de formation.
 Une allocation d’entretien (loyer non inclus).
 Une couverture sociale et assurance rapatriement.
 Une aide au logement.
 Une aide à l’achat d’un ordinateur et de livres.
 Pour les masters en présentiel : un billet aller/retour pour vacances (sous condition de réussite au M1)
CRITERES D’ÉLIGIBILITE
 Nationalité mozambicaine
 Master et doctorat uniquement
 Licence avec une moyenne minimum de 13/20
 Niveau minimum de français requis
CRITERES DE SELECTION
 Excellence scolaire et universitaire
 Avoir un projet d’études clair, bien renseigné et cohérent par rapport à son parcours académique et/ou professionnel antérieur.
 La recherche active d’universités et de programmes correspondant à ce projet est un atout qui sera valorisé. (Toutes les informations relatives aux parcours universitaires en France sont disponibles sur le site CampusFrance : http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/rubrique/etudier-en-france )
 Cohérence du projet professionnel au Mozambique après les études. Un engagement formel de l’intéressé à revenir travailler dans une université ou une institution mozambicaine est hautement souhaitable.
 Niveau de français B2 pour être admis dans l’université: Pour étudier dans une filière où la langue d’enseignement est le français, le niveau DELF B2 est exigé par les Universités.
Les étudiants sélectionnés qui n’auraient pas ce niveau devront suivre avant leur départ des cours de français général et sur objectifs universitaires afin d’atteindre le niveau B2 confirmé
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par un DELF ou un TCF. L’échec à cet examen et/ou le manque d’assiduité à ces cours de français entraînera la suppression de la bourse.
LE DOSSIER DE CANDIDATURE
Le dossier de candidature doit comprendre les documents suivants :
Obligatoire :
- Le formulaire de candidature
- C.V. détaillé
- Lettre de motivation de deux pages maximum adressée au Conseiller de Coopération et d’Action Culturelle (M. Guillaume THIERIOT)
- Copie du dernier diplôme obtenu ou attestation de réussite au diplôme
- Relevés de notes depuis la première année de licence
- Copie du passeport mozambicain (ou à défaut, de la carte d’identité mozambicaine)
- Une photo d’identité
- Pour les doctorats : un projet de recherche (3-6 pages hors bibliographie)
Facultatif :
- Copie de la correspondance avec les universités françaises déjà contactées
- Lettres de recommandation (responsable universitaire, professeur, supérieur hiérarchique)
- Certificat de connaissance de la langue française (DELF/DALF ou TCF)
CALENDRIER ET PROCESSUS DE SELECTION
18 décembre 2015
Date limite de dépôt des dossiers de candidature.
Janvier 2016
 Sélection des candidats par un jury composé de membres du SCAC et de représentants du monde universitaire mozambicain.
 Convocation à un entretien oral des candidats présélectionnés.
Février 2016
 Publication de la liste des candidats sélectionnés.
 Les autres candidats seront mis sur une liste d’attente et informés
Mai 2016
Examen du DELF B2
Juin - Août 2016
 Préparation des dossiers de Bourses.
 Envoi des dossiers à l’agence Campus France.
Août 2016
Examen du TCF B2
Septembre - Octobre 2016
 Dépôt de la demande de visa.
 Départ en France.
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Les dossiers pourront être déposés ou envoyés sous format papier à :
Ambassade de France au Mozambique et au Swaziland
Service de Coopération et d’Action Culturelle
Candidature pour les bourses du gouvernement français
Av. Julius Nyerere, 2361
Maputo
Ou envoyés par email à :
scac.maputo-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
 Indiquez dans l’objet de l’email : NOM, PRENOM et la mention « BOURSES 2016 »
 Merci de nommer clairement les pièces jointes à vos mail (exemple : « passeport », « formulaire », « lettreMotivation », « projetEtude », « Delf »…)
Date limite de dépôt des dossiers :
Vendredi 18 décembre 2015 à 10h

Declaration of the New Windhoek Dialogue

 Windhoek, Namibia 30 October – 1 November 2015

From 30 October to 1 November 2015, the New Windhoek Dialogue Meeting brought together UPADD members and other representatives of center – right political parties from Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda; Members of the European People’s Party (EPP) Group in the European Parliament as well as representatives of Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Reflecting their strong commitment to meet the most urgent challenges facing the states of Africa and the European Union, the participants remained committed to build up on the existing Windhoek Dialogue by using a new format. The New Windhoek Dialogue will allow for discussions enriched by expert contributions and will strengthen the dialogue and networking between Africa and Europe as well as amongst African parties themselves.
The following issues have been discussed:
• Africa-EU relations in a changing global context
• The state of democracy in Sub–Sahara Africa, including respect for fundamental human rights and civil and political liberties, freedom of the press, the rule of law, separation of powers, the fight against corruption, the quality of electoral processes and the political challenges faced by political parties in Sub-Sahara Africa
• The political situation in countries such as Angola, DR Congo, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Togo
• Security crisis, root causes of terrorism and ethnic conflicts threatening peace and stability in Africa as well as obstacles standing in the way for setting up a well-functioning African Peace and Security Architecture
• The challenge of migration in its humanitarian, security, development and political dimension
• Economic challenges in Sub-Sahara Africa, regional integration and ways to achieve an inclusive economic growth
After an open and thorough exchange of views on the above-mentioned issues, the following Joint Declaration was agreed:
 STATE OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA:
• The quality of democracy in Africa is deteriorating; an absence of democratic governance and lack of accountability of political leaders can be noted in many countries.
• The distinction between state, government and ruling party has increasingly become blurred/is increasingly disrespected; a separation of powers and independence of the judiciary are no longer guaranteed.
• The label of democracy is used to camouflage autocratic, de facto one-party systems.
• The trust of citizens in the state is diminishing as corruption, patronage politics, and disrespect for democratic principles such as the acceptance of the vote of the people, have become a character for the behaviour of ruling elites. A culture of impunity prevails.
• In the name of stability, peace and development, incumbent leaders tamper with constitutional dispensations in order to extend their mandates and to move beyond democratic control mechanisms.
BUILDING OF DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS
• Democracy is a universal concept based on global standards and principles. Durable democracies depend on values agreed upon and enshrined in the respective constitutions and international agreements. All contenders for power have to subscribe to these principles and values. Particularly the AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance needs to be adhered to.
• Shaping robust democracies means to respect and protect democratic institutions. Government derives its power from the will of the people and political leaders are to be held accountable. Democracy is not the luxury of an elite but needs to be built and defended by each and every citizen. Responsible leaders serve the country and not their self-interest. They should remain in contact with their constituents and cater for their needs.
• Parliaments and Parliamentarians – whether from ruling parties or the opposition, have to acknowledge their responsibilities and need to exert their legislative, representative and oversight functions vis à vis the executive. It is essential to equip parliamentarians with the necessary means to exercise their mandate.
• Legality of action does not automatically imply legitimacy. The aim of our parties is to foster the rule of law and not to succumb to the fallacy of a rule by law. Independent judiciaries able to execute their mandate without political interference are essential.
• Constitutional amendments forced upon by ruling majorities and allowing incumbents to extend their term in office indefinitely need to be prevented by all means as long as democratic governance cannot be assured.
• In our understanding, democracy implies the existence of multiparty systems, of a level playing field and the option for an alternation of power. We strongly condemn lip-services to democratic values that do not stand the litmus test of elections bringing about a potential regime change.
• For the consolidation of democracies, robust, diversified and inclusive economies based on the principles of social market economy are an essential factor. Particularly the role of parliaments in economic governance needs to be strengthened.
REGIONAL INTEGRATION
• In Africa and Europe we cannot prosper in isolation. In the light of global and regional economic and security challenges, regional integration is more relevant than ever.
• Strategies have been developed and policy frameworks and initiatives have been defined. Quite often these are overambitious in character and in the end lack implementation.
• The absence of good governance at home cannot be compensated by moving towards the next higher level.
• When much focus has been placed in recent years on the African Union, we find that Regional Economic Communities have a far more important role to play and have to be brought back on the political agenda of our leaders.
DEMOCRACY NEEDS DEMOCRATS – investing in future generations
• Education is key in order to sow the seeds for a democratic political culture as well as social emancipation and participation.
• Education should not be instrumentalised for party political purposes.
• In order to promote an active and political citizenship educational institutions, civil society and families have to assume their respective responsibilities. The participative element of democracy should not become reduced to elections. The values of democracy need to be taught and practiced already in schools. Exchange of democratic experiences and mentorship across the continent should be fostered.
• Youth need to have and see a perspective in life. For this qualified education becomes essential as does economic development that allows for an inclusive growth providing labour opportunities for all classes of society.
MIGRATION
• Overall absence of good and democratic governance remains a key factor responsible for migration and refugee flows out of and within Africa. Those equally affect neighbouring countries and host countries in Europe.
• Additional root causes for migration such as climate change, trade imbalances, political violence and repression need to be addressed.
• Political leaders have the responsibility to comply with international commitments regulating the rights of refugees. They need to foster a culture of tolerance and inclusion and should react on early signs of xenophobia in their societies.
• Orderly managed migration can be a source of mutual benefits and economic growth. However, this requires that existing arrangements granting the free movement of
people, goods and services need to be implemented. Concepts and mechanisms have to be established that provide diaspora communities a space to contribute to the development of their home countries and prevent a brain-drain to the detriment of their own societies.
• Only a comprehensive and multi-stakeholder approach moving beyond the humanitarian and including security, foreign and developmental policies can address adequately the multidimensional character of the current migration and refugee crisis. Particularly the private sector needs to be mobilized in order to address – together with state actors and civil society, the root causes for migration.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
• We call on the international community to take a stronger and coordinated stance on the defence of democratic principles. More pressure and sanctioning mechanisms are needed when political developments in certain countries violate democratic principles. Instead of costly remedying when harm has been done, early and preventive action is needed.
• International development cooperation needs to place a stronger emphasis on democratic governance and has to adapt its instruments in order to do so.
• Democratic values need to supercede geopolitical and economic interests. We as African and European political leaders of the centre-right urge the international community to be clear on priorities and principles. The collateral impact of trade-offs needs to be taken into account. Only in a democratic political system can long-term stability be achieved.
In order to overcome existing weaknesses, European and African center-right parties must find common solutions and work together towards building democratic and inclusive states and societies which enjoy the trust of their citizens.
The delegates undertook to continue this Dialogue and extend an invitation to all political parties that share the same values and principles. The next “New Windhoek Dialogue” meeting should be an occasion to assess progress achieved
Signed by Representatives of:
Angola
• União Nacional pela Independência Total de Angola (UNITA)
• Convergência Ampla de Salvação de Angola – Coligação Eleitoral (CASA-CE)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Convention des Démocrats Chrétiens (CDC)
Ghana
• New Patriotic Party (NPP)
Mozambique
• Movimento Democrático de Moçambique (MDM)
Namibia
• Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA)
• Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP)
South Africa
• Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
Tanzania
• CHADEMA
Togo
• Comité d’ Action pour le Renouveau (CAR)
Uganda
• Democratic Party (DP

Thursday 5 November 2015

Elogio Funebre



 

MUNICIPIO DE QUELIMANE
CONSELHO MUNICIPAL
PRESIDENTE

Elogio fúnebre proferido pelo Presidente do Conselho Municipal da Cidade de Quelimane no falecimento do Senhor Camilo Renato Culpa

Foi com profunda tristeza, mágoa e consternação que tomamos conhecimento do desaparecimento físico do nosso irmão que em vida respondia pelo nome de Camilo Renato Culpa.
Em nome do Conselho Municipal da Cidade de Quelimane, dos seus Munícipes, da minha familia e, em meu nome pessoal, dirijo-me à toda a família enlutada, neste dia muito difícil e de dor. Com lágrimas a escorrer juntamo-nos a todos para em conjunto chorarmos, homenagearmos e pagarmos tributo a este nosso irmão que fechou os seus olhos a este mundo e os abriu ao mundo da eternidade, onde esperamos nos encontremos com ele no dia em que cada um de nós for chamado.  
A tua morte, irmão Camilo, lembra a todos nós a natureza transitória de todas as nossas vidas.
Irmão Camilo, tu partiste para uma viagem sem regresso. Te prometemos que a maior homenagem e o grande tributo que pagamos a ti, será continuarmos a implementar os seus ideais, de um incansável, determinado e corajoso lutador, na busca constante de soluções para a prosperidade e progresso desta terra dos Bons Sinais. A Cidade de Quelimane, curva-se diante de ti, e te anuncia que vives no coração de cada Quelimanense. As tuas iniciativas empresariais, revigorarão o Município de Quelimane, pois, em ti buscaremos de forma incessante a inspiração que nos permita com bravura, trilharmos pelos caminhos que trilhaste.
Terminamos endereçando à família enlutada as nossas mais sentidas condolências e que a alma do nosso irmão descanse em paz.
Até sempre irmão Camilo.
Muito obrigado
Quelimane, rumo aos bons sinais, 5 de Novembro de 2015.

Sunday 1 November 2015

Em Windhoek, Namibia



Academicos e Politicos de Africa e Europa dsicutem democracia em Africa



Cerca de 25 politicos dentre membros do parlamento Europeu, deputados nacionais de varios paises africanos, presidentes de partidos e de municipios de ideologia centro-direita reuniram-se de 30 de Outubro a 2 de Novembro em Windhoek, Namibia para analisar o actual estado da democracia em Africa. Dentre os participantes ha a destacar a presenca dos Presidentes da Unita, do Movimento Democratico de Mocambique e o Partido Democratico do Uganda nomeadamente Isaias Samakuva, Davis Simango, e Norbert Mao.  

O encontro, que decorreu sob os auspicios da Fundacao konrad Adenauer,  serviu entre outras, para aprofundar  e fortalecer entre os partidos bem como o conhecimento sobre o estado actual da democracia em cada um os paises presents e em Africa, bem como discutir estrategias para a melhoria da performance dos partidos africanos da familia da Centro-Direita a luz dos recentes desenvolvimentos eleitorais na Republica Unida da Tanzania, Costa do Marfim, Angola, Uganda,  Mocambique entre outros.

A cerimonia de abertura contou com a apresentacao de discursos apresentados  pelo deputado europeu Michael Gahler, Coordenador do Grupo Europeu dos Partidos Populares para o Dialogo de Winhoek, pelo Presidente do Grupo Africano e da UNITA Isaias Samukava, por Wolgang Maier, Director Adjunto do escritorio do Fundacao Konrad Adenauer (KAS) em Berlin, e de Jana Hybaskiva, Embaixadora da Uniao Europeia para a Namibia para alem da participacao de conviados especiais  do Governo Namibiano representado pela Embaixadora Selma Ashipila-Musawyi, Secretaria Permanente o Ministerio da Cooperacao e das Relacoes Exteriores e  do Parlamento Namibio, Professor Peter Katjavivi, Presidente do Parlamento da Namibia.

No encontro foram discutidos assuntos como a “Politica Externa da Namibia e seu impacto na Africa Austral”,  os “Desafios da democratizacao em Africa”, os “Desafios politicos para partidos politicos em Africa”, as “ Relacoes entre Africa e a Uniao Europeia”, a “Crise de seguranca,  o terrorismo e conflitos etnicos”, a “Seguranca energetica para Africa e Europa”, os “Desafios para um crescimento economico inclusivo na Africa Sub-Sahariana”, as “Causas e consequencias da migracao em Africa e na Europa”, a “Experiencia da Africa Sub-Sahariana na gestao de refugiados e da migracao” entre outros. Estes assuntos foram apresentados por especialistas de varios centros e pesquisatais como o Instituto Gl do Instituto para Estudos Globais da Alemanha (GIGA), do Instituto de Estudos de Seguranca (ISS), do Instituto Sul-Africano sobre Assuntos Internacionais (SAIIA), dos Advogados Para Direitos Humanos, do Centro sobre Comercio e Direito (TRALAC), do Instituto Namibiano para a Administracao Publica entre outros think tanks.

Para alem de Isaias Samakuva Presidente da Unita que se fazia acompanhar do Deputado Alcides Sakala, Secretario das Relacoes Exteriores da Unita, Davis Simango, de Manuel de Araujo, Chefe Adjunto do Departamento de Formacao e Projectos do MDM e Presidente do Municipio de Quelimane, Norbert Mao do Partido Democratico do Uganda que se fazia acompanhar de Mohammed Baswari Kezaala Al-Hajji, Presidente do Municipio de Jinja, participaram no encontro o Secretario Geral Interino do Chadema, o Presidente do Municipio de Mwanza ambos da Tanzania, o candiato para a Vice-Presidencia do Ghana pelo New Patriotic Front, Dr Mahamudu Mawumia, o Presidente Nacional do Partido CAR do Togo, Me Dodji Apevon, o Deputado da Assembleia Nacional da Republica emocratica ddo Congo, Gilbert Kiakwama kia Kiziki entre outros.