Development Gateway is inviting photographers around the world to submit photo entries along with stories of people in developing countries working to build a better world.
Development Gateway is a non-profit organization providing information solutions to the people on the front lines of international development work. The people using their solutions and tools include government policy makers deciding how to invest scarce resources, aid workers building schools and clinics, and citizens who want to have a voice in the development process empowering them to be more effective.
Categories of Entries
Development Gateway is looking for images of empowerment and people finding solutions. The photographs should be related to one of the following:
- Images related to the thematic areas of Development Gateway’s work: Governance; Knowledge and networking; and Transparency and accountability
- People using information and communications technologies
- People making something, selling wares, working in a field, constructing a building or type of infrastructure, teaching, learning, or interacting with each other
- Abstract images representing hope, the future, or capacity building
Eligibility and Conditions
This photo competition is open to all photographers above the age of 13 years of age, except employees of Development Gateway and their immediate families.
Each entry must include a brief written statement (100 words maximum) explaining how that image is representative of development. Images will be judged on technical excellence, composition, overall impact, and artistic merit.
Last date for submission of entries is November 18, 2011
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