Awarding business-driven solutions in development

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) invite nominations for the 2008 World Business and Development Awards in support of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Introduced by ICC in 2000, the biennial awards have become increasingly successful over the years. The true spirit of the awards lies in the pursuit of productive and innovative business-driven solutions to sustainable development.

The MDGs, endorsed by 189 countries, are eight goals that promote poverty reduction, education, maternal health, and gender equality, and aim to combat child mortality, HIV/AIDS and other diseases.

The UN has devoted 2008 to build a renewed momentum around achievement of the MDGs, including special attention for the role of business in development through an initiative known as the Business Call to Action. The World Business and Development Awards is one of the central events this year that will recognise the key contributions of the private sector to achieve the MDGs.

Companies, institutions and associations of all types are invited to participate by nominating projects that document business activities leading to progress in achieving one or more of the MDGs. The winners will be announced on September 24, 2008 during a presentation ceremony in New York.

The awards will be decided by an international jury comprising of representatives of the organisers and leaders from other non-governmental organisations, business entities, and international agencies.

Award recipients receive worldwide recognition as leading examples of how business can contribute to the MDGs. They will be profiled in the publications and on the official websites of ICC, UNDP, and IBLF.

The deadline for nominations (see below) is May 30, 2008.

Click here for the eligibility criteria.

Source: UNDP

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