[APC Africa-ICT-Policy Monitor] [APCNews] ANNOUNCEMENT: Betinho Prize 2005

[Karen Higgs]

Please circulate widely.

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ANNOUNCING THE APC BETINHO COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE IN 2005:
Community connectivity for economic development
in Latin America and the Caribbean
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In 2005, the APC Betinho Prize will be offered in recognition of 
community initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean that use the 
internet and other networks to access markets, skills and opportunities 
to derive real economic benefits.

We are looking for ICT initiatives that:
* make a positive economic contribution to the community
* are driven and developed in Latin America and the Caribbean
* can demonstrate a sustainable use of technology

THE PRIZE IS OPEN TO: Civil society organisations, community-based 
groups, networks, and social movements anywhere in LAC. Applications 
will be accepted in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

THE PRIZE: USD$ 7,500.00 may be shared amongst up to three winning 
initiatives.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: October 16, 2005

MORE ABOUT THE APC BETINHO PRIZE: http://www.apc.org/english/betinho or 
write to betinho at apc.org

ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS (APC)
http://www.apc.org
The Association for Progressive Communications is an international 
network of civil society organisations dedicated to empowering and 
supporting groups and individuals through the strategic use of 
information and communication technologies, especially 
internet-technologies.

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