Deadline: 30 January 2015
Call for papers for Mexico Water Prize 2015 for water supply and sanitation policy making. The Prize aims to promote, divulge and stimulate best practices in implemented public policies which have had successful local outcomes for water resources management, and which can demonstrate measurable results in the solution of problems related to water supply, sewerage and sanitation services.
Aim of the Prize
This Prize acknowledges the genuine concern voiced by national and international citizens and governments, regarding the
- Increasing global water crisis
- Current policies in water supply
- Sewerage and sanitation services
- Concerns which demand the collective attention
- Joint endeavor of the governments of the world.
Award Money
- First Place: $25,000 USD.
- Second Place: $15,000 USD
- Third Place: $10,000 USD
Eligibility Criteria
All the international citizens and governments are welcome to apply.
Applicable policies
- Policies implemented by local authorities in charge of water and sanitations services provision between 2010 and 2013.
- Institutional policies with measurable results.
- Policies that demonstrate the solution of the users’ specific problems through the services provided.
- Policies that display collaboration between different local authorities with optimal results for the inhabitants.
- Policies with a long term vision
How to apply?
The applicants must download the Application form available at the 7th World Water Forum website and send the application form and the proposal with the required information by email to the email-id given on the website.
Application essentials
- Applications must be submitted in English only.
- Proposal should be summarized in a no more than 4,000 words document.
- Each local government or authority may submit only one proposal.
For more information, please visit: Mexico Water Prize.
