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The APC Africa Hafkin Communications Prize in 2002
Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
June 05, 2002

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: September 15, 2002

THIS YEAR'S THEME: People-Centred Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy in Africa

THE PRIZE IS OPEN TO: civil society organisations, government institutions, educational organisations, community-based groups, networks, social movements and individuals anywhere in Africa

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ICT *POLICY* INITIATIVES THAT:
* are people-centred and mobilise participation
* raise awareness and build capacity
* are Africa-driven and that develop Africa
* have positive community impact at community level

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

MORE ABOUT THE APC AFRICA HAFKIN PRIZE:
http://www.apc.org/english/hafkin/2002.shtml or write to hafkin-prize@apc.org

ABOUT THE APC'S ICT POLICY WORK IN AFRICA
Africa ICT Policy Monitor: http://africa.rights.apc.org or write to africa.rights@apc.org

The Africa ICT Policy monitor website, launched in May 2002, is a user-friendly resource which aims at demystifying the concepts of ICT policy-making. APC hopes that the Website content will stimulate
discussion between users from around the continent about the use and relevance of ICTs for development in Africa, and facilitate the development of a network of civil society organisations promoting
African Internet rights issues.

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. APC and its members pioneer practical and relevant uses of ICTs for civil society, especially in developing Countries. APC is an international facilitator of civil society's engagement with ICTs and related concerns, in both policy and practice.

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