Award nominations sought
The Development Gateway Foundation is calling for nominations for its third annual Development Gateway Award. The award is 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 award focuses on initiatives that empower or improve the lives of youth.
Both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate that their initiatives are successful, sustainable and replicable. The initiatives must leverage the power of ICT and show significant impact on youth in areas that are important to social and economic development, such as employment, education, health or agriculture.
The application deadline is 11 August 2006.
For more information, go to: http://www.developmentgateway.org/award