THE ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE IDB PRIZE FOR WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT 10TH EDITION

Posted September 8, 2014 
Deadline: 30 November 2014

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is accepting nominations for the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development 10th Edition (1436H-2015G). The major aim of the prize is to recognize, encourage, inspire and reward women’s participation in the socio-economic deveopment process.

Theme: Women’s Contribution to Water Resources Management.

Prizes

1. US$50,000 for a woman or a group of women
2. US$100,000 for an organization

Prizes will be awarded during the 40th Board of IDB Governors Meeting scheduled to take place on June inMozambique. Prize Winners will also be announced through members of the IDB Board of Governors, members of the IDB Board of Executive Directors, NGOs & Women’s Organizations that are partners of the IDB, international and IDB member countries’ media, the IDB Women Advisory Panel Members, and IDB Website.

Eligibility Criteria: Individuals and organizations nominated should -

• Nominee must belong to the IDB member countries.
• Exhibit projects that have contributed to the improvement of the socio-economic status of women and helped them to build their capacities.
• Have projects/activities that are outstanding, innovative and unique.
• Have mechanisms for extending their projects/activities to surrounding areas to ensure their services are offered to as many women as possible.
• Have projects/activities that are sustainable.

For more information, please visit IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development.