Islamic Development Bank Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development

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


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 and well being of
society.

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

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

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

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

  • The IDB in consultation with the IDB Women’s Advisory
    Panel determine the yearly theme for the Prize.
  • . The IDB 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 are announced during the Annual Meeting of
    the IDB Board of Governors.

    Selection Committee
    The Selection Committee is composed of five distinguished women. Members
    are annually chosen and selected based on their extensive experience in the
    field of the related theme and topics.  The committee is comprised of
    members from the IDB Women’s Advisory Panel and subject specialist.

LAUREATES
Since its inception in 1427H (2006 ), the Prize has been awarded to 36 winners
( individuals and organizations) . Please click on the links below for
information on previous laureates.

IDB Prize for Women 2016
IDB PRIZE
WINNERS 2016 (CAMEROON)

IDB PRIZEWINNERS 2016 (EGYPT)
IDB PRIZE
WINNERS 2016 (ETHIOPIA)

IDB PRIZE
WINNERS 2016 (RAMALLAH – PALESTINE)


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: prizeforwomen@isdb.org

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 42nd Board of IDB Governors Meeting scheduled to
take place in 1438H ( 2017G)

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