i4d Award 2007

Nominations are open for the i4d Award 2007, to be presented at the eINDIA2007 Conference and Exhibition on July 31 2007, in recognition of exemplary and innovative projects which demonstrate the potential of information and communication technologies (ICT) for sustainable and equitable development.

Award Objectives:

• To identify and highlight a project that exemplifies the kind of implementation that can be easily replicated and at the same time proves efficient and sustainable, especially projects implemented in India and the South Asian region.
• To learn about the latest and most innovative initiatives in the domain of ICTs for Development.
• To spread awareness about the role of ICTs in addressing social concerns.
• To identify and popularise emerging leaders and innovative projects from the grass-roots.

The nominated projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. Economic cost and sustainability, stakeholder support;
2. Gender parity, and other inclusiveness indicators;
3. Impact on livelihoods and society in general;
4. Demonstrable effects on the project target groups;
5. Community initiatives and ownership;
6. The measure of replication; and
7. Extent of collaboration.

Submission Guidelines:

• All submissions must be made in English and online, using the nomination form.
• A project can be nominated both by the institution that has implemented it and by another institution/individual.
• All competing projects must be either completed or be at "an exciting stage of development" for at least two months before the closing date for entries. The jury will only evaluate and compare projects that can show measurable outcomes and impact.
• All indicated fields of the entry form must be filled out, or the jury will not evaluate the project.
• Participants must illustrate how their use of ICTs creates new avenues for the cause of human and social development.
• The project must be verifiable, i.e. able to present credible references from independent third parties.
• The project must refrain from promoting
  sectarian or other personal beliefs.

The deadline for application is July 15 2007.