Description:
The 2016-2017 call for nominations for the King Baudouin African Development Prize is open.The King Baudouin African Development Prize rewards outstanding contributions of individuals or organizations in the development field in Africa.
The Prize spotlights innovative initiatives which improve quality-of-life and empower local communities to take development into their own hands.
Prizes/Benefits:
€200,000 Prize- non-repayable financial supportWho qualifies as a candidate?
-The candidate must be either an individual or an organization-Several individuals or organizations that are not structurally linked cannot be presented as one single candidacy.
-A former Prize winner may not be submitted a second time as a candidate. If a candidate was not withheld, it may however be submitted again for a next Prize.
-The prize will be awarded to Africans or organizations which are founded and led by Africans
Selection Criteria:
*Does the candidate have concrete realizations under his belt?
*Are they innovative and exemplary?
*Are they capable of being duplicated elsewhere on the continent?
*Is there a long-term vision?
*Is the financial management healthy and transparent?
*Are the initiatives embedded at local level?
*Do they take into account the gender perspective?
*Are the initiatives directed at all actors of society?
Who can submit a candidacy?
The submission of a candidate’s file may only be undertaken by a qualified nominator. The selection committee will not consider applications by individuals who are applying for the Prize themselves or for an organization within which they are active.How to submit a candidacy?
To submit a candidacy you have to use the electronic form.Selection Process:
The King Baudouin Foundation’s Board of Governors selects the laureate on the basis of a report drawn up by an independent selection committee.The selection committee is comprised of 14 members in total; under 1 chairperson.
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