Introduction
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 - actions that reinforce and strengthen the role of women
as essential contributors to society as well as effective agents of change
and development
How to Apply
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