<incom> Global award for ICT in developing countries

[Scuriatti, Allison]

Dear friends:  

 

I am not sure how I got onto this list, and forgive me if this is not
the right thing to do, but I thought you might be interested in the
global call for nominations for this year's Development Gateway Award -
focused on ICT initiatives that improve lives in developing countries.
I have copied the announcement in full below.  Please help us spread the
word to potential candidates in developing countries. If you have
questions about the award itself you can write to
award at developmentgateway.org.

 

Regards, Allison Scuriatti

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Global Prize for IT Benefiting Youth in Developing Countries

Call for Nominations for US$100,000 Development Gateway Award,

Sponsored by Intel Corporation

 

Vancouver, Canada, June 19, 2006 - The Development Gateway Foundation is
calling for nominations for its US$100,000 prize for outstanding
achievement in the use of information and communication technologies to
improve lives in developing countries. Sponsored in part by Intel
Corporation, this year's Development Gateway Award is focusing on
initiatives that empower or improve the conditions of youth. 

 

The award will be launched here today at the United Nations' World Urban
Forum III, at a special reception for youth participants following the
close of this weekend's World Youth Forum.  Both events have gathered
people from around the world to focus on critical development issues.

 

Both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply for the award.
Applicants must demonstrate that their initiatives are successful,
sustainable and replicable. The initiatives must also show significant
impact on youth in areas that are important to social and economic
development, such as employment, education, health or agriculture.  

 

"Better access to basic information or services through technology can
change the life of a poor person," said Mark Fleeton, Chief Executive
Officer, Development Gateway Foundation. "As first adopters of new
technologies, young people in urban areas can often benefit most
quickly. As entrepreneurs, they are also critical to spreading the
benefits across their communities and to the rest of the world."  

 

In 2005 the award was presented to the ITC eChoupal program in India for
its overall contribution to development. eChoupal has helped increase
the incomes and productivity of millions of farmers by giving them more
direct access to markets, as well as pricing and product information,
via village-based Internet kiosks. eChoupal is now expanding its service
to include education.  

 

For full award criteria and to access an online application, please go
to www.developmentgateway.org/award. The application deadline is August
11.  

About the Development Gateway Foundation

 

The Development Gateway Foundation puts the Internet to work for the
benefit of people in developing countries. We provide web-based
solutions for effective aid and e-government - increasing access to
critical information, building local capacity and bringing partners
together for positive change. The Development Gateway is a non-profit
organization with activities around the world. For more information go
to www.developmentgateway.org.

 

 

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