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Request for Applicants: 2017 Echidna Global Scholars Program

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The Center for Universal Education at Brookings is now accepting applications for the 2017 Echidna Global Scholars Program. Echidna Global Scholars spend nearly five months at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. to pursue research on global education issues with an emphasis on girls’ education.

World Bank, Senior Economist: Sierra Leone Country Office (Oct 31 deadline)

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: Freetown, Sierra Leone The World Bank is recruiting a Senior Economist based in Sierra Leone who will work with the Practice, based in a client country in West and Central Africa. The selected candidate will be an integral part of the country team and the global MFM GP, and will report to the MFM Practice Manager based in Washington DC. Key responsibilities include: (i) Leading key operational and analytical tasks; (ii) conducting detailed analysis of selected policy areas; (iii) carrying out policy dialogue with the Government as needed; and (iv) working closely with the Program Leader and rest of the MFM team to ensure timely and high quality delivery of MFM products.

Ludwig vous aidera à perfectionner votre anglais

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Vous aurez beau essayer, vous ne parlerez jamais aussi bien anglais qu'une personne dont c'est la langue maternelle. Il y aura toujours une tournure de phrase ou un mot qui fera tiquer les anglophones. Un site propose de pallier cet écart. Il s'appelle Ludwig et promet de corriger votre anglais à l'écrit.

Commonwealth Class story writing competition

What does the word ‘Belonging’ mean to you? All sorts of images might pop into your head - maybe of your family, friends, country, or perhaps even of your favourite sports team! It might not be an image at all, but a particular emotion, memory or sensation.