WSIS PROJECT PRIZES 2013 www.wsis.org/prizesWSIS Project Prizes is a unique recognition for excellence 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 contest comprises 18 categories that are directly linked to the WSIS Action Lines outlined in the Geneva Plan of Action. 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. In 2012, the contest was organized for the first time and it was appreciated by diverse stakeholders that encouraged this initiative to continue in 2013 with the same open approach allowing all stakeholders to participate in this transparent contest. The contest 2013 is organized into four phases: 1) Project submission 2) Evaluation/Voting 3) Compilation of extended descriptions of the winning projects and preparation of "WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories 2013 4) WSIS Project Prize Ceremony, Showcasing Roundtable and WSIS Gala Dinner. The WSIS Project Prizes 2013 contest is an occasion to showcase projects. The 18 winners of WSIS Project Prizes will be honored, recognized and presented with an award at the Prize Ceremony at the WSIS Forum 2013 (May, Geneva). The winners will also have the opportunity to network, present and promote their projects at an international level, share knowledge and experience as well as learn about other best practices and models which further the WSIS goals. The deadline for the submission of projects is 16 December 2012.www.wsis.org/prizesThe project submission deadline should be strictly respected. Late submissions will not be accepted. Only projects submitted in English through the online questionnaire will be accepted. 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 project.
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