The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is offering its first awards for those reporting on international development, soliciting provocative and original stories, compelling alternative narratives and critiques and encouraging discussion on development issues and processes. Journalists from around the world can submit their submissions in form of articles, editorials, critiques etc which focus on poverty alleviation, democracy and governance, rights, health and other Millennium Development Goals.
The criteria for selection are:
- TYPE: The article submitted must have been published in some print or online text-based media form (newspaper, journal, magazine, etc.) in the period from Jan 1 2009 through May 30 2010.
- CONTENT: The article must have a focus on a recognisable development issue (e.g., poverty, health, rights) or a recognisable development process (e.g., participation, advocacy, policy development, system strengthening). Only articles in English will be accepted for this current awards cycle; English translations of articles written in other languages are acceptable.
- PERSPECTIVE: There should be a prominent focus within the piece on the voices of those most affected and/or those engaged in the development process or issue that is the focus of the piece. The piece will also be judged based on originality of perspective.
- RELEVANCE: The piece must show the ability to locate the specific development issue or process being reported within overall national or global development dynamics.
- REPORTAGE: There must be a high standard of journalism demonstrated within the piece.
- QUALITY: The writing must be of a high standard.
The deadline to submit entries is 9 July 2010. For more information, visit this link.
