Open Society Institute: East Africa Initiative (OSIEA) http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea The Open Society Initiative for East Africa supports and promotes public participation in democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups. Ugandan Youth Leaders Receive Awards for Good Governance, Human Rights and Development Projects http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/uganda_20081112 Fourteen youth leaders from Uganda were awarded a total of $65,000 in grants to spearhead community-led projects that will transform public life and promote social, educational, or legal reforms. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:36:34 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/uganda_20081112 Civil Society Groups Urge DRC and Uganda to Resolve Border Impasse in the Oil-Rich Albertine Rift http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/albertine_20080905 Civil society groups and local communities along the Albertine Rift have called upon the governments of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be transparent in negotiations involving local communities and other groups for equitable gains from oil extraction. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:12:27 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/albertine_20080905 HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, and Legal Services in Uganda http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/aidsuganda_20080528 This report documents common abuses faced by people living with AIDS or at high risk of HIV in Uganda, and recommends stronger enforcement of policies and legislation that offer clear protection against HIV-related stigma and discrimination. Wed, 28 May 2008 08:28:37 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/aidsuganda_20080528 Was the APRM Process in Kenya a Waste of Time? http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/articles/aprm_20080416 As the baton of violence heads over to Zimabwe, Bronwen Manby looks at the African Peer Review Mechanism in relation to Kenya, its shortcomings such as lack of follow-up and political teeth and the urgent lessons from its engagement with Kenya. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:08:50 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/articles/aprm_20080416 The CDF Social Audit Guide http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/cdf_20080201 This OSI-sponsored handbook is designed to assist communities in understanding and monitoring the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) process. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:24:56 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/cdf_20080201