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IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development 13th Edition (1439H – 2018) (USD 150,000 Prize)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30 November 2017

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.

Objectives
The Prize aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD women’s participation in the socio-economic development process.
It aims to:
a. Recognize

  • the important role of women in IDB member countries and Muslim communities globally
  • contributions made by individuals or organizations to improve the socio-economic status of women in IDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries

b. Encourage

  • efforts to improve women’s access to opportunities and resources to help them become active participants in developing their economy and society
  • individuals and organizations that offer grants and resources to work towards promoting women’s leadership, engagement and contribution to the socioeconomic development process

c. Inspire

  • women by promoting exemplary role models
  • individuals and organizations to initiate and actively engage in all projects aimed at developing women and building their capacities

d. Reward

  • individuals and organizations that are committed to improving the well-being and status of women locally, nationally, and globally

Theme and Topics
In order to highlight various issues shaping our world and their specific effects on women, the theme of the Prize varies each year and is further specified into topics for the individual and organization categories.

The Theme for the 1439H/2018 Prize is “WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROMOTING PEACE AND STABILITY”

Award
The Prize consists of two cash awards;
a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women
b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization
The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.

Deadline for Nominations: 30 November, 2017
To Nominate or Request Information, Please Contact;

Capacity Development Department
Islamic Development Bank
P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12 646-6351/6319
Fax: +966 12 646-7828
Email: [email protected]

Or alternately care of one of the following IDB Regional/Gateway Offices:
IDB Regional Office in Rabat
IDB Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur
IDB Regional Office in Almaty
IDB Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal
IDB Group Gateway Office, Turkey
IDB Group Gateway Office, Indonesia

Announcement of the Prize Winners
Prize Winners will also be announced through the following channels:

  • 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.
  • IDB Website.

Prizes will be awarded during the 43rd Board of IDB Governors Meeting scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia in April 1439H ( 2018G)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development 

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Call for Applications

Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development 12th Edition (1438H – 2017) (USD 150,000 Prize)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 30th 2016

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.

The Prize aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD women’s participation in the socio-economic development process.
It aims to:
a. Recognize

  • the important role of women in IDB member countries and Muslim communities globally
  • contributions made by individuals or organizations to improve the socio-economic status of women in IDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries

b. Encourage

  • efforts to improve women’s access to opportunities and resources to help them become active participants in developing their economy and society
  • individuals and organizations that offer grants and resources to work towards promoting women’s leadership, engagement and contribution to the socioeconomic development process

c. Inspire

  • women by promoting exemplary role models
  • individuals and organizations to initiate and actively engage in all projects aimed at developing women and building their capacities

d. Reward

  • individuals and organizations that are committed to improving the well-being and status of women locally, nationally, and globally
  • actions that reinforce and strengthen the role of women as essential contributors to society as well as effective agents of change and development

Award
The Prize consists of two cash awards;
a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women
b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization
The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.

Deadline for Nominations: 30 November, 2016
To Nominate or Request Information, Please Contact;

Capacity Development Department
Islamic Development Bank
P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12 646-6787/6722
Fax: +966 12 646-7828
Email: [email protected]

Or alternately care of one of the following IDB Regional/Gateway Offices:
IDB Regional Office in Rabat
IDB Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur
IDB Regional Office in Almaty
IDB Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal
IDB Group Gateway Office, Turkey
IDB Group Gateway Office, Indonesia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development 12th Edition

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2015 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development ($USD150,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 30th 2015

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.

The Prize aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD women’s participation in the socio-economic development process.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Prize, organizations must meet the following requirements:
• Be legally registered and work in the IDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
• Be a not-for-profit institution.
• Have women in the decision-making level of the organization.
• Hold values and principles and run operations that do not conflic
t with those of the IDB.
• Support projects/activities that have clearly helped to improve women’s participation in the decision-making process in
water resources management.
• Be nominated by an independent organization
Theme and Topics
In order to highlight various issues shaping our world and their specific effects on women, the theme of the Prize varies each year and is further specified into topics for the individual and organization categories.The Theme for the 1436H/2015G Prize is “WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION TO WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.” Award
The Prize consists of two cash awards;
a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women
b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization
The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.Criteria
The general criteria applied in selecting and assessing nominations for the Prize for both individuals and organizations include the following:

Impact
Individuals and organizations nominated should exhibit projects that have contributed to the improvement of the socio-economic status of women and helped them to build their capacities.

Creativity
Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are outstanding, innovative and unique

Outreach
Individuals and organizations nominated should have mechanisms for extending their projects/activities to surrounding areas to ensure their services are offered to as many women as possible.

SELF NOMINATIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR BY IDB STAFF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
To Nominate or Request Information, Please Contact;

Capacity Development Department
Islamic Development Bank
P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12 646-6787/6722
Fax: +966 12 646-7828
Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

BROCHURE    Arabic – English
Application Form for ORGANIZATIONS   Arabic – English

Application Form for INDIVIDUALS    Arabic – English

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development.

 

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2015 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development 10th Edition (1436H- 2015G)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 14th 2014

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 1427H (2006G) in alignment with the recommendations of the IDB Women’s Advisory Panel. The Panel is composed of 12 prominent women recognized as leaders in their fields who advise the Bank on how to enhance women’s participation in the socio-economic development process. The Prize is awarded annually in order to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world

 The Prize aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD women’s participation in the socio-economic development process.

Theme:
In order to highlight various issues shaping our world and their specific effects on women, the theme of the Prize varies each year and is further specified into topics for the individual and organization categories.

The Theme for the 1436H/2015G Prize is “WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION TO WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.”

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Prize, women must meet the following requirements:
• Provide activities in the Islamic Development Bank member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
• Hold values, principles, and exhibit work that do not conflict with those of the IDB.
• Have projects/activities that are innovative and helped to improve access to safe and affordable water.
• Be nominated by an organization

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA -Organizations
To be eligible for the Prize, organizations must meet the following requirements:
• Be legally registered and work in the IDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
• Be a not-for-profit institution.
• Have women in the decision-making level of the organization.
• Hold values and principles and run operations that do not conflic
t with those of the IDB.
• Support projects/activities that have clearly helped to improve women’s participation in the decision-making process in
water resources management.
• Be nominated by an independent organization.

Award
The Prize consists of two cash awards;
a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women
b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization
The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.

Prize Process
The Prize is administered by the IDB through the Capacity Development Department and the IDB Women’s Advisory Panel in collaboration with its academic advisor, Effat University.  The processing of the Prize involves the following steps:

  • The IDB Women’s Advisory Panel determines the yearly theme for the Prize during their annual meetings.
  • The academic advisor refines the theme and topics, establishes the specific criteria of selection and develops the nomination forms.
  • The IDB publicizes the Prize and receives nominations.
  • An independent screening committee is established by the academic advisor to short list nominations.
  • An independent Selection Committee is established by the IDB to select winners of the Prize from the short listed candidates.
  • The winners for both the individual and organization category are chosen by the Selection Committee and are announced during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.

Selection Criteria:

Criteria
The general criteria applied in selecting and assessing nominations for the Prize for both individuals and organizations include the following:

Impact
Individuals and organizations nominated should exhibit projects that have contributed to the improvement of the socio-economic status of women and helped them to build their capacities.

Creativity
Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are outstanding, innovative and unique

Outreach
Individuals and organizations nominated should have mechanisms for extending their projects/activities to surrounding areas to ensure their services are offered to as many women as possible.

Sustainability
Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are sustainable

How to Apply:

Download the Brochure

Download the Application Form for Organizations

Download the Application Form for Individuals

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development

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