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WSIS Project Prizes 2012

This initiative responds to the requests of participants of WSIS Forum 2011 for a mechanism to evaluate and reward stakeholders for the success of their efforts in implementing development-oriented strategies that leverage the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs). The new WSIS Project Prizes now form an integral part of the WSIS Stocktaking Process established in 2004.

WSIS Project Prizes 2012 containing 18 categories was created to encourage all groups of stakeholders, from all over the world, to share their experiences on WSIS implementation and leverage its activities. The 18 categories of the WSIS Project Prizes 2012 are linked to the WSIS Action Lines outlined in the Geneva Plan of Action.

The contest is organized into four phases:

Phase One – Submission of project descriptions 10 October 2011 – 20 January 2012

Phase Two – Voting by the members of the WSIS Stocktaking Platform 25 January – 10 April 2012

Phase Three – Compilation of extended descriptions of the winning projects and preparation of "WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories 2012" 10 April – 10 May 2012

Phase Four – The WSIS Project Prize Ceremony and release of the Success Stories 2012 publication at the WSIS Forum 2012 14 May 2012

More than 170 projects from 50 countries were nominated and after multi-phase evaluation 18 ones were chosen. WSIS Project Prize Ceremony was held on My 14 in the Opening Ceremony of the WSIS Forum 2012 and the winners received their awards.

WSIS PROJECT PRIZES 2013 www.wsis.org/prizes WSIS 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/prizes The 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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