14 September 2005

APC BETINHO COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE


Civil society organisations, community-based groups, networks and social movements in Latin America and the Caribbean are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2005 APC Betinho Communications Prize, which recognises outstanding community initiatives that use the Internet and other digital communication networks to achieve sustainable development and social justice.

Named after Herbet de Souza (Betinho), a visionary Brazilian social activist, the US $7,500 prize is shared among up to three winners.

The theme for this year's award recognises community initiatives that use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to access markets, skills and opportunities and derive real economic benefits.

Applications are accepted in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

The deadline for nominations is 16 October 2005.

For full details, visit: http://www.apc.org/english/betinho/index.shtml



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