Overview
The Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP) was established under the directive of the late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the United Nations International Conference that convened in Dubai between 19 – 22 November 1995
The Award reflects the continuing policy and commitment of Dubai Government and the United Arab Emirates towards sustainable development of human settlements on the basis of mutual international cooperation. The award is administered jointly with UN-HABITAT.
The Award The total amount of the Award is US$ 480,000 (Four hundred thousand US Dollars). This amount will be divided as follows. Every two years, twelve award winners are selected from a large number of applicants (500+). Two of the twelve awards are reserved for best practice transfers. Each winning best practice receives:
US$ 30,000 (Thirty thousand US Dollars)
A Trophy and a commemorative certificate.Travel and accommodation is provided for a delegation of up to two persons from each winning practice, to attend the award ceremony.
Eligibility
The Award is open to:
-Government organizations or agencies; including bilateral aid agencies e.g. DFID, SIDA, USAID etc.
-National Habitat committees or Focal Points;
-Multilateral Agencies (United Nations Agencies, World Bank, etc.)
-Cities, local authorities or their associations;
-Non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
-Community-based organizations (CBOs);
-Private Sector;
-Research and academic institutions;
-Media;
-Public or private foundations;
Individuals are eligible for the Dubai International Award provided that they are submitting a specific initiative or project that meets the Best Practice criteria.
CriteriaThe major criteria for a Best Practice to be considered for the Award are outlined in the Dubai International Award Submission Guidelines found at the bottom of this page and include:
-Impact in improving the living environment of people particularly the poor and disadvantaged
-Partnership between at least two actors that meet the criteria in the guidelines
-Sustainability demonstrated by lasting changes in legislation, social policies, institutional frameworks or management systems
Additional criteria and considerations include:
-Leadership and community empowerment
-Gender equality and social inclusion
-Innovation within local context and transferability
-Tangible impact resulting from the transfer of ideas, skills, processes, knowledge, expertise or technology.
Time table for the 2010 Award
31st January 2010: Deadline for submissions requesting substantive feedback on compliance with criteria or reporting format.
30th March 2010: Deadline for receipt of all submissions.
June 2010: Evaluation of submissions by the Technical Advisory Committee and selection of up to 100 submissions that deserve to be categorized as Best Practices and short-listing of a maximum 48 initiative to be forwarded to the International Jury with specific recommendations on practices to be awarded for transfers.
July 2010: International Jury selects Award recipients.
October 2010: Best Practices Award Ceremony.
Submission Guide And Reporting Format (2010)
Submission Guide And Reporting Format (2010)
Contact Us
The Co-ordinator
Best Practices Programme
Monitoring and Research Division
P.O Box 30030 -00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 254-20-7623342
Fax: 254-20-7623080
E-mail: bestpractices@unhabitat.org
URL: www.bestpractices.org
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as youre reference when applying for this international award
The Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP) was established under the directive of the late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the United Nations International Conference that convened in Dubai between 19 – 22 November 1995
The Award reflects the continuing policy and commitment of Dubai Government and the United Arab Emirates towards sustainable development of human settlements on the basis of mutual international cooperation. The award is administered jointly with UN-HABITAT.
The Award The total amount of the Award is US$ 480,000 (Four hundred thousand US Dollars). This amount will be divided as follows. Every two years, twelve award winners are selected from a large number of applicants (500+). Two of the twelve awards are reserved for best practice transfers. Each winning best practice receives:
US$ 30,000 (Thirty thousand US Dollars)
A Trophy and a commemorative certificate.Travel and accommodation is provided for a delegation of up to two persons from each winning practice, to attend the award ceremony.
Eligibility
The Award is open to:
-Government organizations or agencies; including bilateral aid agencies e.g. DFID, SIDA, USAID etc.
-National Habitat committees or Focal Points;
-Multilateral Agencies (United Nations Agencies, World Bank, etc.)
-Cities, local authorities or their associations;
-Non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
-Community-based organizations (CBOs);
-Private Sector;
-Research and academic institutions;
-Media;
-Public or private foundations;
Individuals are eligible for the Dubai International Award provided that they are submitting a specific initiative or project that meets the Best Practice criteria.
CriteriaThe major criteria for a Best Practice to be considered for the Award are outlined in the Dubai International Award Submission Guidelines found at the bottom of this page and include:
-Impact in improving the living environment of people particularly the poor and disadvantaged
-Partnership between at least two actors that meet the criteria in the guidelines
-Sustainability demonstrated by lasting changes in legislation, social policies, institutional frameworks or management systems
Additional criteria and considerations include:
-Leadership and community empowerment
-Gender equality and social inclusion
-Innovation within local context and transferability
-Tangible impact resulting from the transfer of ideas, skills, processes, knowledge, expertise or technology.
Time table for the 2010 Award
31st January 2010: Deadline for submissions requesting substantive feedback on compliance with criteria or reporting format.
30th March 2010: Deadline for receipt of all submissions.
June 2010: Evaluation of submissions by the Technical Advisory Committee and selection of up to 100 submissions that deserve to be categorized as Best Practices and short-listing of a maximum 48 initiative to be forwarded to the International Jury with specific recommendations on practices to be awarded for transfers.
July 2010: International Jury selects Award recipients.
October 2010: Best Practices Award Ceremony.
Submission Guide And Reporting Format (2010)
Submission Guide And Reporting Format (2010)
Contact Us
The Co-ordinator
Best Practices Programme
Monitoring and Research Division
P.O Box 30030 -00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: 254-20-7623342
Fax: 254-20-7623080
E-mail: bestpractices@unhabitat.org
URL: www.bestpractices.org
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as youre reference when applying for this international award
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