IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

9th Edition

FOOD SECURITY
(1435H-2014G)

Womens Contribution to

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK ABOUT THE PRIZE Objectives Award Criteria Prize Process Selection Committee LAUREATES WOMENS CONTRIBUTION TO FOOD SECURITY Individuals Organizations DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATION FORMS CONTACT INFORMATION 2 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 10

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

ABOUT THE ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB)

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is a multilateral development financial institution established in 1395H (1975G) to foster economic development and social progress in its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries in accordance with the principles of Shariah (Islamic Law). The present membership of the IDB stands at 56 countries spreading into different continents and regions. The Mission of the IDB is to promote comprehensive human development, with a focus on the priority areas of alleviating poverty, improving health, promoting education, improving governance and prospering the people. The IDB provides various forms of development assistance for poverty alleviation through human development, fostering economic cooperation by promoting trade and investment among member countries, and enhancing the role of Islamic finance in the social and economic development of its member countries.

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

ABOUT THE PRIZE

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development in 1427H (2006G) in alignment with the recommendations of the IDB Womens Advisory Panel. The Panel is composed of 12 prominent women recognized as leaders in their fields who advise the Bank on how to enhance womens participation in the socio-economic development process. The Prize is awarded annually in order to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

OBJECTIVES
The Prize aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD womens participation in the socio-economic development process. It aims to: a. Recognize the important role of women in IDB member countries and Muslim communities globally contributions made by individuals or organizations to improve the socio-economic status of women in IDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries b. Encourage efforts to improve womens access to opportunities and resources to help them become active participants in developing their economy and society individuals and organizations that offer grants and resources to work towards promoting the socio-economic development of women in their societies c. Inspire women by promoting exemplary role models individuals and organizations to initiate and actively engage in all projects aimed at developing women and building their capacities d. Reward individuals and organizations that are committed to improving the well being and status of women locally, nationally, and globally actions that reinforce and strengthen the role of women as essential contributors to society as well as effective agents of change and development

AWARD
The Prize consists of two cash awards: a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.

CRITERIA
The general criteria applied in selecting and assessing nominations for the Prize for both individuals and organizations include the following: Impact Individuals and organizations nominated should exhibit projects that have contributed to the improvement of the socioeconomic status of women and helped them to build their capacities. Creativity Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are outstanding, innovative and unique. Outreach Individuals and organizations nominated should have mechanisms for expanding their projects/activities to surrounding areas to ensure their services are offered to as many women as possible. Sustainability Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are sustainable.

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

PRIZE PROCESS
The Prize is administered by the IDB through the Capacity Development Department and the IDB Womens Advisory Panel in collaboration with its academic advisor, Effat University. The processing of the Prize involves the following steps: a. The IDB Womens Advisory Panel determines the yearly theme for the Prize during their annual meetings. b. The academic advisor refines the theme and topics, establishes the specific criteria of selection and develops the nomination forms. c. The IDB publicizes the Prize and receives nominations. d. An independent screening committee is established by the academic advisor to short list nominations. e. An independent Selection Committee is established by the IDB to select winners of the Prize from the short listed candidates. f. The winners for both the individual and organization category are chosen by the Selection Committee and are announced during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.

SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Selection Committee is composed of five distinguished women. Members are annually chosen and selected based on their extensive experience in the field of the related theme and topics. The committee is comprised of members from the IDB Womens Advisory Panel and subject specialists.

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

LAUREATES Since the inception of the Prize in 1427H (2006 G), a total of 29 prizes to individuals and organizations have been awarded.
1st Edition (1427H-2006G) Promoting Womens Role in Sustainable Development through Capacity Development/Entrepreneurship Individuals: Women Entrepreneurs and their Role in Sustainable Development Mrs. Nofa Al-Fayez (Jordan) Mrs. Fatimah Al-Jadaa (Palestine) Organizations: The Role of Training and Advocacy Programs in Womens Socio-Economic Development Society of Insha Ul Usra (Palestine) Association Femmes de lAvenir du Burkina (Burkina Faso) Algaa (Kyrgyzstan) 2nd Edition (1428H-2007G) Promoting Womens Access to Education Individuals: Women Advocates for Rural/Poor Girls Education Mrs. Alwiah Umar Ahmed Al-Osta (Sudan) Mrs. Wafia Bashir Tahir Isa (Sudan) Organizations: The Role of IT Education Programs in Womens Socioeconomic Development Programs Al-Wafa Womens Organization (Saudi Arabia) Soul for the Development of Women & Children (Yemen) 3rd Edition (1429H-2008G) Promoting Womens Role in Health Services Individuals: Womens Initiative and Participation for Healthcare Improvement Mrs. Runa Khan (Bangladesh) Mrs. Saideh Ghods (Iran) Organizations: Maternal Care Programs Charitable Organization for the Care of Orphans (Saudi Arabia) Al-Aafiyah Development & Healthcare Organization (Sudan) 4th Edition (1430H-2009G) Community Services Programs for Women Individuals: Womens Contribution to the Community Services for Women Mrs. Nadia Ahmed Abu Al-Fotouh (Egypt) Organizations: Community Services Programs for Women None 5th Edition (1431H-2010G) Promoting the Development of Young Women Individuals: Young Womens Development Mrs. Fatima Ma Zhiying (China) Mrs. Zahra Idali (Morocco) Organizations: Female Youth Development Haikul Organization (Sierra Leone) PARASTOR (Tajikistan) Muslim Educational Society (Bahrain) 6th Edition (1432H-2011G) Promoting Women in Science Individuals: Women in Science Mrs. Seydou Boubacar (Niger) Prof. Zoubida Charrouf (Morocco) Organizations: Women in Scientific Innovation Chemistry Foundation of Universitas Syiah Kuala (Indonesia) 7th Edition (1433H -2012G) Promoting Womens Role in Finance and Economy Individuals: Womens Application of Finance for Development Mrs. Selima Ahmad (Bangladesh) Mrs. Seyedeh Fatemeh Moghimi (Iran) Organizations: The Contribution of Institutions in Womens Financial Empowerment Zenab for Women in Development (Sudan) 8th Edition (1434H -2013G) Promoting Women, Environment and Sustainable Development Individuals: Womens Management of Natural Resources for Development Mrs. Seidaliyeva Balikhiya Amzeevna (Kazakstan) Professor Pervin Mammadova (Azerbaijan) Mrs. Tri Mumpuni (Indonesia) Organizations: Womens Role in Environmental Leadership The Heritage Foundation (Pakistan)

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

WOMENS CONTRIBUTION TO FOOD SECURITY

Food security is broadly defined as the state in which people have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and can thus conduct an active and healthy life. In this regard, women play a key role in achieving food security. They produce between 60% and 80% of food in most developing countries and almost half of the worlds foodstuffs. They are the major household food providers and ensure dietary diversity. Consequently, womens crucial contribution to food production and provision can be enhanced by boosting their access to productive resources and services such as land, training, technologies, information and financial services. It is therefore in recognition of their role that the IDB is dedicating the 9th Edition of the Prize to Womens Contribution to Food Security.

INDIVIDUALS:

TOPIC: RECOGNIZING WOMENS EFFECT ON FOOD SECURITY

Purpose - In recognition of womens outstanding contribution to peoples greater access to and production of food, the award will acknowledge womens efforts and leadership in enabling communities to ensure sustainable food production, enhance food supply and improve their nutritional standards. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible for the Prize, women must meet the following requirements: Provide activities in the IDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries. Hold values, principles, and exhibit work that do not conflict with those of the IDB. Have projects/activities that have proven to be effective. Be nominated by an organization. SELF NOMINATIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR BY IDB STAFF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

ORGANIZATIONS:

TOPIC: RECOGNIZING WOMENS COLLECTIVE ACTION TO FOOD SECURITY

Purpose - In recognition of the efforts of organizations that empower women for food production and provision, the award recognizes the achievements of an organization that helps women to have greater access to productive resources and services that increase their food supply ability for themselves and for their communities. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible for the Prize, organizations must meet the following requirements: Be legally registered and work in the IDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries. Be a not-for-profit institution. Have women in the decision-making level of the organization. Hold values and principles and run operations that do not conflict with those of the IDB. Support projects/activities that have clearly helped to improve peoples access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Be nominated by an independent organization. SELF NOMINATIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR BY IDB STAFF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATION FORMS

30 September 2013
Applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

TO NOMINATE OR REQUEST INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: IDB Headquarters Capacity Development Department Islamic Development Bank P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Tel: 966 2 646 6787 / 646 6625 Fax: 966 2 646 7828 Email: prizeforwomen@isdb.org

OR CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IDB REGIONAL OFFICES; IDB Regional Office in Almaty 67, Aiteke-Bi Street Almaty 050000, P.O. BOX 194 Republic of Kazakhstan Tel: 77272 727000/727001 Fax: 77272 501303 Email: idbroa@isdb.org IDB Regional Office in Dakar 18 Boulevard de la Rpublique - Dakar B.P. 6253 Dakar toile Dakar, Sngal Tl. : 221 33 889 11 44 Fax : 221 33 823 36 21 IDB Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur Level 13, Menara Bank Pembangunan Bandar Wawasan Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 603 2694 6627 Fax: 603 2694 6626 E-mail: ROKL@isdb.org IDB Regional Office in Rabat Km 6.4, Avenue Imam Malik Route des Zaers P. O. BOX 5003 Rabat, Kingdom Of Morocco Tel: 212 37 757191 / 37 659751 / 37 636322 Fax: 212 37 757260

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9th Edition of IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development

IDB PRIZE FOR WOMENS CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT 9th EDITION

WOMENS CONTRIBUTION TO FOOD SECURITY

NOMINATION FORM

INDIVIDUALS
The 9th Edition IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development aims to recognize the essential role of women as major contributors in helping people to have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and can thus conduct an active and healthy life.

RECOGNIZING WOMENS EFFECT ON FOOD SECURITY

In recognition of womens outstanding contribution to peoples greater access to and production of food, the award acknowledges womens efforts and leadership in enabling communities to ensure sustainable food production, enhance food supply, improve their nutritional standards and promote food security. In order to be considered for the Prize, the attached form must be completed in its entirety and submitted with the required documents. For an electronic copy of the form please visit (www.isdb.org). If submitting electronically, complete the form and submit via email. Alternatively, you may print this form and neatly handwrite or type your response. See section 14 for a list of required supporting materials and section 15 for submission instructions.

TO ENTER
In The Nominee must : Be a woman. Engage in activities and /or reside in one of the IDB member countries or in a Muslim community in non-member countries. Hold values and principles and exhibit work that do not conflict with those of the IDB. Have activities that have proven to be effective. Have developed or be actively involved in projects/activities that are innovative, and help to improve peoples access to and production of food. Have work that is exemplary and worthy of emulation. Serve as a role model for other females. Be nominated by an organization. SELF NOMINATION, NOMINATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR IDB STAFF WILL NOT ACCEPTED For more details, please visit the IDB website at www.isdb.org. The deadline for receiving nomination forms and all supporting materials is 30th September, 2013. Nomination forms received after the deadline date will not be accepted. Any questions may be e-mailed to prizeforwomen@isdb.org.

1. NOMINEES INFORMATION Name: _________________________ _________________________ __________________________ _________________________ Last First Other Names Prefix

Date of Birth: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ Country/Territory: ____________________ Postal Code: _________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Mobile: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. DETAILS OF THE INSTITUTION RECOMMENDING THE ABOVE NOMINEE (Self Nominations are Not Accepted) Name of Organization: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________ Last First Job Title

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ Country/Territory: ____________________ Postal Code: _________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Mobile: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ How did you hear about the IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development? Internet Ministry of Finance E-mail Web-site Other

3. BRIEF BIOGRAPHY ON THE NOMINEE Provide a brief biography of the nominee detailing their socio-economic background, education and professional experience.

4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION RECEIVED BY THE NOMINEE List any awards and recognition the nominee has received for their activities and efforts related to the topic of the Prize.

5. NOMINEES ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE PRIZE Provide details on the specific activities implemented by the nominee in which she contributed to improving peoples access to and production of food. In this section you should provide specific details on the type of activities implemented by the nominee, including challenges and obstacles overcome to realize objectives.

6. BENEFICIARIES Quantify the number of persons who benefitted from the nominees activities. Include and specify direct and indirect beneficiaries.

7. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE List the sources of funding received by the nominee to implement their activities related to the topic of the Prize.

8. IMPACT OF NOMINEES ACTIVITIES Provide detailed information on how the nominees activities related to the topic of the Prize have significantly help to improve peoples access and utilization of food thereby decreasing their vulnerability to food insecurity. Include details on the impact and potential impact of their activities and how they have helped to inspire others.

9. CREATIVITY OF NOMINEES ACTIVITIES Provide details on what makes the nominee exceptional or unique. What is outstanding or innovative about the nominees activities related to the topic of the Prize?

10. OUTREACH Describe how the nominees activities related, to the topic of the Prize, provide services to a particular segment of a community and how these services are extended to the larger community and beyond.

11. SUSTAINABILITY Provide details on how the nominee is able to maintain and continue her activities, financially and operationally. Provide details on how the nominees activities will help to support future generations. Describe any changes and benefits within the community which were stimulated or caused by the nominee.

12. APPLICATION OF AWARD How will the award be used to further the activities of the nominee related to the topic of the Prize.

13. SUPPORTING MATERIALS List all of the supporting documents submitted along with the application. If you would like to submit any supporting documents electronically, you may list them here.

14. REQUIRED SUPPORTING MATERIALS In addition to the completed nomination form, the following supporting materials are required: Letter from nominating organization. Two letters of reference (each letter of reference must provide the name, address, position, telephone number and email address of the reference) who can conrm the accuracy of the information submitted on the nomination form and attest to the dedication and commitment of the individual nominated. Documents attesting to the achievements of the nominated individual (certicates of acknowledgment, photographs, videos, news articles, brochures, leaets, personal stories from women benetting from the work of the individual, reports from others on the achievements of the individual, etc. Report of any additional organizations with which the nominee is afliated, works, has membership, is on the board, etc. 15. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS If possible, the nomination form, together with all supporting materials should be e-mailed to prizeforwomen@isdb.org. If the materials sent exceed the limit of sending by one email, please submit in clearly marked, separate e-mails. CHECK LIST FOR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM Nomination form Letter of recommendation from nominating organization Two reference letters Supporting documentation on the individual and their activities related to the topic Letters of reference and any other documents that cannot be sent electronically should be sent via standard mail to this address: Capacity Development Department Islamic Development Bank P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Tel: 966 2 646 6787 / 6625 Fax: 966 2 646 7828 Email: prizeforwomen@isdb.org

The deadline for receiving nomination forms and all supporting materials is

30th September, 2013

Nomination forms received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

IDB PRIZE FOR WOMENS CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT 9th EDITION

WOMENS CONTRIBUTION TO FOOD SECURITY

NOMINATION FORM

ORGANIZATIONS
The 9th Edition IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development aims to recognize the essential role of women as major contributors in helping people to have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and can thus conduct an active and healthy life.

WOMENS COLLECTIVE ACTION TO FOOD SECURITY

In recognition of the efforts of organizations that empower women for food production and provision, the award will recognize the achievements of an organization that helps women to have greater access to productive resources and services that increase their food supply ability for themselves and for their communities. In order to be considered for the prize, the attached form must be completed in its entirety and submitted with the required documents. For an electronic copy of the form please visit (www.isdb.org). If submitting electronically, complete the fillable form and submit via email. Alternatively, you may print this form and neatly handwrite or type your response. See section 14 for a list of required supporting materials and section 15 for submission instructions.

TO ENTER
The Organization must: Be a legally registered. Not for-profit-organisation. Be located in one of the IDB member countries or work in the Muslim communities of non-member countries. Hold values and principles and exhibit work that do not conict with those of the IDB. Have activities that have proven to be effective. Provide support to increase peoples access and provision of food. Support projects/activities that are innovative. Support projects/activities that are sustainable. Exhibit a role that is exemplary and worthy of emulation. Be nominated by an independent organization. SELF NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR IDB STAFF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more details, please visit the IDB website at www.isdb.org The deadline for receiving nomination forms and all supporting materials is 30th September, 2013. Nomination forms received after the deadline date will not be accepted. Any questions may be e-mailed to prizeforwomen@isdb.org

1. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Name of Organization: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Year Established: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ Country/Territory: ____________________ Postal Code: _________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Mobile: _____________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ Last First Job Title

Telephone: _________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Mobile: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. DETAILS OF THE INSTITUTION RECOMMENDING THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION (Self Nominations are Not Accepted) Name of Organization: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ Last First Job Title

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ Country/Territory: ____________________ Postal Code: _________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Mobile: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ How did you hear about the IDB Prize for Womens Contribution to Development? Internet Ministry of Finance E-mail Web-site Other

Organization Details
3. DESCRIPTION Provide a brief description of the organization including its objectives, activities, annual budget for the last three years.

4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION List any awards the organization has received

Organizations Activities Related to Food Security All details provided below must be specific to the topic of the Prize.
5. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES Provide details on the specific economic and social services provided by the organization, which has helped to increase peoples access to and provision of food.

6. BENEFICIARIES Provide details on the beneficiaries of the organizations activities. Include the number of persons who benefitted directly and indirectly.

7. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Detail the financial resources of the organization devoted for the activities related to the Prize topic.

8. IMPACT Provide detailed information on how the organizations activities have helped to meet the global food demand.

9. CREATIVITY Provide details on what makes the organization exceptional or unique. What is outstanding or innovative about the organizations activities related to the topic of the Prize.

10. OUTREACH Describe how the organizations activities related to the topic of the Prize provide services to a particular segment of a community and how these services are extended to the larger community and beyond.

11. SUSTAINABILITY Detail how the organization is able to continue its activities, financially and operationally. Provide details on how the organizations activities will help to support future generations. Describe any changes and benefits within the community which were stimulated or a result of the organizations activities.

12. APPLICATION OF AWARD Detail how will the award be used to further the activities of the organization related to the topic of the Prize.

13. SUPPORTING MATERIALS List all of the supporting documents submitted along with the application. If you would like to submit any supporting documents electronically, you may list them here.

14. REQUIRED SUPPORTING MATERIALS In addition to the completed nomination form, the following supporting materials are required: Letter from nominating organization. Legal registration documents. Two letters of reference (each letter of reference must provide the name, address, position, telephone number and email address of the reference) who can conrm the accuracy of the information submitted on the nomination form and attest to the dedication and commitment of the organization nominated. Documents attesting to the overall achievements of the organization. Documents from organizations the nominated organization is affiliated with, works with, has membership in, etc. Documents attesting to the implementation and achievements of the projects related to the topic (e.g. certicates of acknowledgment, photographs, videos, news articles, brochures, leaets, personal testimonies from females benefitting from the activities of the organization, reports from others on the achievements of the activities, examples of projects/ activities supported, etc. 15. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS If possible, the nomination form, together with all supporting materials should be e-mailed to prizeforwomen@isdb.org. If the materials sent exceed the limit of sending by one email, please submit in clearly marked separate e-mails. CHECK LIST FOR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM Nomination form Copy of legal registration Letter of recommendation from nominating organization Two reference letters Supporting documentation on organization Supporting documentation on projects related to the topic Letters of reference and any other documents that cannot be sent electronically should be sent via standard mail to this address: Capacity Development Department Islamic Development Bank P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 2 646 6787 / 6625 Fax: +966 2 646 7828 Email: prizeforwomen@isdb.org

The deadline for receiving nomination forms and all supporting materials is

30th September, 2013

Nomination forms received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

Capacity Development Department Islamic Development Bank P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432 Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 2 646 6787 / 6625 Fax: +966 2 646 7828 Email: prizeforwomen@isdb.org