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Apply! IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development
In order to highlight various issues shaping our world and their specific effects on women,the Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.
The Theme for the 1439H/2018 Prize is “WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROMOTING PEACE AND STABILITY”
Deadline
November 30, 2017
Value
The Prize consists of two cash awards:
a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women
b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization
The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.
Eligibilities
The general criteria applied in selecting and assessing nominations for the Prize for both individuals and organizations include the following:
-Impact: Individuals and organizations nominated should exhibit projects that have contributed to the improvement of the socio-economic status and well being of society.
-Creativity: Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are outstanding, innovative and unique
-Outreach: Individuals and organizations nominated should have mechanisms for expanding their projects/activities to surrounding areas to ensure their services are offered to as many beneficiaries as possible.
-Sustainability: Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are sustainable
Application
Apply online through the given link.
-An independent screening committee is established by the academic advisor to shortlist nominations
-An independent Selection Committee is established by the IDB to select winners of the Prize from the short-listed candidates
-The winners are announced during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors
