wsis project prizes 2013
DESCRIPTION
WSIS Project Prizes is a unique recognition for excellence in the implementation of WSIS outcomes. This initiative is an immediate response to the requests expressed by WSIS stakeholders during the WSIS Forum 2011: to create a mechanism to evaluate and reward stakeholders for their efforts in the implementation of WSIS outcomes.The contest of WSIS Project Prizes is open to all stakeholders: governments, private sector, civil society, international organizations, academia and others.The deadline for the submission of projects is 16 December 2012.Submitted project descriptions should demonstrate success in the following areas: Impact on the development of the Information Society Measurable input to achieve WSIS targets Ability of the model to be replicated Empower the community at the local level Project added value and importance to the community at the national level Functioning of the project/system Partnerships development Sustainability model of the projectTRANSCRIPT
World Summit on the Information SocietyWSIS Project Prizes
2013
Access to information is crucial
Photo : “Kids in out of school project,” GDCO,Sudan, “”Computers to educate”, Colombia
No matter how old you areNo matter where you are
Share your story with the world!The Project Prizes respond to the requests expressed by WSIS stakeholders during the WSIS Forum 2011, to create a mechanism to evaluate and reward stakeholders for their
efforts on the implementation of WSIS outcomes.
Share your story about your progress to achieve WSIS goals
Share your story how empower local community trough ICTs
Share your story how citizens and business could benefit from ICTs
Share your story how to reduce digital divide
Why should you share your story?• Be recognized internationally• Give visibility to your country, your
institution, your team• Play the leading role in the WSIS
Be recognized internationally
For brining ICTs to people with disabilities
Photo: Promotion of the Information Society among people with disabilities, Montenegro (winner of WSIS Project Prizes 2012)
Be recognized internationally
For brining ICTs to rural communities
Photo: Rural Technology and Business Incubator, India (winner of WSIS Project Prizes 2012)
Be recognized internationally
For brining ICTs to e-health sector
Photo: Real Time Remote Health Monitoring, Cognizant Technology Solutions(winner of WSIS Project Prizes 2012)
Be recognized internationally
For educating and giving future to children
Photo: Computers to educate, Colombia (winner of WSIS Project Prizes 2012)
Give visibility to your countryRespond to United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) resolution 2012/5
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) resolution 2012/5 “Assessment of the progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society” reiterates the importance of sharing the best practices at the global level, and while recognizing excellence in the implementation of the projects and initiatives which further the WSIS goals, encourages all stakeholders to nominate their projects to the annual WSIS Project Prizes, as an integral part of the WSIS Stocktaking process, while noting the report on the WSIS Success Stories.
Give visibility to your countryThe winner will be honored, recognized and presented with an award at the Prize Ceremony at the WSIS Forum 2013
Photo: ITU Secretary-General Dr Hamadoun Touré and Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Vujica Lazovic, Montenegro
Give visibility to your countryIf you are the winner, your project will be reflected in the publication “WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories” that will be distributed at the WSIS Forum 2013
The leading role“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” Bill Gates
Be the leader by achieving WSIS goals
Give an example to others how to build inclusive Information Society
Act as an ambassador for World Summit on the Information Society
WSIS PROJECT PRIZES 2013
We expect your active participation and looking forward to receive your
submission for WSIS Project Prizes 2013 until December 2012!
www.wsis.org/prizes