The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) invites entries for their first awards for reporting on international development.

They are seeking “provocative and original stories, compelling alternative narratives and critiques” and encouraging discussion on development issues and processes.

Journalists from around the world are asked to submit their best work - articles, news reports,  critiques and editorials focusing on poverty alleviation, democracy and governance, rights, health and other Millennium Development Goals.

There will be 3 awards: one of UK£500, and two of UK£250. Deadline for submission of articles is July 9, 2010.

To take part, journalists must register and join The Communication Initiative's Development Networks Group "Awards: Media Reporting on Development". http://groups.comminit.com/node/318017

Submissions will be open for comments/critique by other members of the "Awards: Media Reporting on Development" Group.

In order to participate either by submitting a story or commenting on stories submitted by others, please go to The Communication Initiative's
Development Networks Group "Awards: Media Reporting on Development". http://groups.comminit.com/node/318017


Submissions will be judged and selected for prizes by a group of IDS research fellows, board members, and communication staff.

Criteria: http://groups.comminit.com/node/318265


1. TYPE: The article submitted must have been published in print or
online media form (newspaper, journal, magazine, etc.) between
Jan 1 2009 and May 30 2010.

2. CONTENT: The article must focus on a recognisable development
issue (e.g., poverty, health, rights) or a recognisable development
process (e.g., participation, advocacy, policy development, system
strengthening).

3. PERSPECTIVE: There should be a prominent focus within the piece on
the voices of those most affected and/or those engaged in the
development process or issue that is the focus of the piece. The piece
will also be judged based on originality of perspective.

4. RELEVANCE: The piece must show the ability to locate the specific
development issue or process being reported within overall national or
global development dynamics.

5. REPORTAGE: There must be a high standard of journalism demonstrated
within the piece.

6. QUALITY: The writing must be of a high standard.

Process:

Beginning June 9 2010, journalists will be Invited to join the
Communication Initiative's Development Networks Group "Awards: Reporting
on International Development" and to submit the stories that they wish
to have assessed.

Between June 9 and July 9 2010, journalists can submit their work as
Posts to the Group, with brief outlines in the posts themselves and
their stories attached as PDFs or links to online versions of the full
stories.

During this time, other members of the Group will be able to comment on
these stories, in order to both inform the judges' deliberations and
encourage a process of mutual support and guidance.

Decisions on the award winners will be made by the IDS-convened
judges group between July 10 and July 16 2010.

The winners will be announced on or just after July 19 2010.

The Top 10 outstanding stories will be featured within The Communication
Initiative process after the awards are announced.


For more information, contact:
Deborah Heimann
The Communication Initiative
http://www.comminit.com
dheimann@comminit.com

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