International Policy Network (IPN) is an independent, non-profit organization that was founded in 2001 with an aim to create a world of opportunity and prosperity. The organization works for issues related to development, the environment, health, and trade. The organization gets its fund from charitable donations from individuals, businesses and other foundations. IPN works to train opinion makers about market solutions to public policy problems. The organization believes in nurturing issue-oriented coalitions of people and organizations and supports and conducts various conferences and seminars.
Bastiat Prize for Journalism
International Policy Network (IPN) is now accepting submissions for its Tenth Bastiat Prize for Journalism. The prize is open to writers anywhere in the world whose published articles wittily explain, promote and defend the principles and institutions of the free society. This year IPN has established a new Hoiles Prize for Regional Journalism and will not be running a separate online prize. Authors of blogs and other online articles are encouraged to enter either the Bastiat Prize or the Hoiles Prize.
2011 Bastiat Prize Rules
– The Bastiat Prize is open to all writers, anywhere in the world; writers need not be full time journalists or associated with any specific publication.
– Entrants may not enter the Bastiat Prize and Hoiles Prize competitions in the same year. Thus, entrants to the 2011 Bastiat Prize for Journalism (“BPJ”) may not enter the 2011 Hoiles Prize for Regional Journalism.
– Articles may comprise or include the transcript of a radio or television broadcast if that transcript has been published in print or online.
– Up to three articles may be submitted for the BPJ.
– Entries must not exceed 4500 words in total.
– Articles must be written and published in English.
– Entries must state clearly the name of the publication where each article appeared and the date each article was published.
– Consideration will be given to the articles on the following criteria: intellectual coherence; persuasiveness; wit and creativity; relevance; clarity and simplicity; wider impact.
Last date for submitting the application is July 31, 2011.
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