Mr. Jose Roy Riveral Verallo (left), SERD's August 2003 graduate, receives the award from the competition official at the World Bank Development Marketplace Global (DMG) Competition in Washington DC
AIT Bet Won World Bank Competition Special Award
The project proposal entitled 'Volcanic Stones (Pumice) Marketing' of the Regional and Rural Development Planning of SERD won the prestigious 'People's Choice Award' during the Development Marketplace Competition organized by World Bank last December 2-4, 2003 in Washington DC, USA.
The project talks about a livelihood approach to the empowerment and socio-economic alleviation of the Indigenous People of Central Luzon, Philippines without further degrading the fragile environment of Mount Pinatubo.
The 'People's Choice Award' is voted upon by everyone participating in the event (visitors, guests, World Bank staff, and fellow participants) without restrictions.
For more information about the Development Marketplace Competition, the project and the award, visit: http://www.developmentmarketplace.org