The Global Development Awards Competition for Development Practitioners is a prestigious initiative aimed at recognizing and rewarding innovative development projects and programs that have made significant contributions to addressing global challenges and improving the lives of people in developing countries. Organized by the Global Development Network (GDN), a leading international organization dedicated to promoting research and knowledge sharing in development, the competition seeks to showcase best practices, generate new ideas, and foster collaboration among development practitioners worldwide.
The competition invites development practitioners, researchers, policymakers, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to submit proposals for innovative projects or programs that demonstrate potential for positive impact and scalability in addressing key development issues. These may include poverty alleviation, health, education, gender equality, environmental sustainability, economic growth, governance, and social inclusion, among others.
Projects submitted to the competition are assessed based on criteria such as innovation, effectiveness, sustainability, scalability, and potential for replication or adaptation in different contexts. The selection process typically involves a rigorous review by a panel of experts and practitioners drawn from diverse disciplines and sectors, including academia, government, civil society, and the private sector.
Winners of the Global Development Awards Competition receive recognition, visibility, and financial support to further develop and implement their projects or programs. Prize funds may be used to scale up initiatives, conduct additional research, expand outreach and impact, or strengthen organizational capacity. In addition to monetary awards, winners may also benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange platforms facilitated by GDN and its partners.
The Global Development Awards Competition serves as a platform for showcasing innovative solutions to pressing development challenges, promoting South-South and North-South collaboration, and fostering learning and knowledge sharing among development practitioners and stakeholders. By highlighting successful projects and programs, the competition aims to inspire others to adopt similar approaches, leverage resources, and catalyze positive change in their communities and beyond.
The Global Development Awards Competition for Development Practitioners plays a vital role in recognizing and supporting the efforts of development practitioners worldwide to address complex development issues and achieve sustainable development goals. Through this competition, GDN continues to advance its mission of promoting evidence-based policy and practice, building capacity, and fostering innovation and collaboration for global development.
The Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC) is GDN’s largest and longest-running program that brings together a rich community of researchers and development practitioners. It is an award scheme that:
- Identifies talent and supports the career advancement of researchers in the Global South
- Funds innovative social development projects implemented by NGOs that benefit marginalized groups in the developing world
THEME For The Global Development Awards Competition for Development Practitioners – 2024 EDITION
Sustainable Climate Action for Human-Centered Development
The awards will feature two categories:
The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) 2024 Edition
A competitive research grant program that identifies and funds outstanding research proposals that have a high potential for excellence in research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues in low and middle-income countries (World Bank definition).
The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2024 Edition
A competitive grant program that supports non-profit Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in low or lower-middle-income countries (World Bank definition) to recognize the innovative approach of their projects.
Application Deadline: May 24, 2024.
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