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

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Judyth and all fellow members,

 Gee, $7,500.00 US!  How generous of them!  < Sarcasm intended >
And split three ways too!  WOW!  Hell I paid more in US income
taxes this year...  So I would have to say this isn't much or a return
on the time invested by perspective participants that submit...

espresso@e-scape.net wrote:

> ===============================================================
> ANNOUNCING THE APC BETINHO COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE IN 2003:
> Recognising people-centred technology initiatives
> in Latin America and the Caribbean
> ===============================================================
> 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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> Judyth Mermelstein     "cogito ergo lego ergo cogito..."
> Montreal, QC           <espresso@e-scape.net>
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Regards,

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Jeffrey A. Williams
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