[atlarge-discuss] FYI: APC BETINHO COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE IN 2003

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ANNOUNCING THE APC BETINHO COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE IN 2003:
Recognising people-centred technology initiatives
in Latin America and the Caribbean
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In 2003, the APC Betinho Prize will be offered in recognition of
outstanding examples of information and communication technology (ICT)
efforts that are improving the lives of people and communities in Latin
America and the Caribbean.

We are looking for ICT initiatives that:
* are people-centred and mobilise participation
* are driven and developed in Latin America and the Caribbean
* have positive community impact

and we particularly encourage initiatives that:
* Promote a culture of peace, mutual respect and tolerance
* Monitor the defence of civil liberties
* Promote the democratisation of the media
* Make or use community-focused free and open source software
* Encourage the use of ICTs by women
* Encourage the use of ICTs by traditionally marginalised communities
* Facilitate the creation and/or adoption of people-centred ICT policies

THE PRIZE IS OPEN TO: civil society organisations, government
institutions, educational organisations, community-based groups,
networks, social movements and individuals anywhere in Latin America and
the Caribbean. Applications will be accepted in some of the most widely
used languages in the region - Spanish, Portuguese and English.

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

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: August 15, 2003

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