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From: Dahna Goldstein <dahna
philantech.com>
Date: Jun 20, 2006 6:29 PM
Subject: [nten-discuss] Development Gateway Foundation Award
To: nten-discusslist.nten.org
Thought this might be of interest to some on this list...
Dear Friends,
Below is a special announcement about the call for nominees for our
global Development Gateway Award recognizing outstanding achievement
in the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in
development. This year's theme is "ICT for the Empowerment of Youth."
If you are interested in helping up spread the word to potential
nominees you can link your audiences to our award website at
http://www.developmentgateway.org/award. You can find web banners for
the award at http://www.developmentgateway.org/award/word.do.
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Global Prize for IT Benefiting Youth in Developing Countries - Call
for Nominations for US$100,000 Development Gateway Award
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.
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.
Dahna Goldstein
PhilanTech, LLC
(646) 831-0317
dahnaphilantech.com