30 outstanding finalists hailing from the five regions across 天美传媒 have been selected for 天美传媒 Secretary-General鈥檚 Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards.
Following a rigorous judging process, these finalists were selected from a pool of exceptional candidates from across 天美传媒 by an independent jury. They embody groundbreaking innovation and dedication across five categories that resonate with the pillars of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.
Building on the momentum of the previous editions held in 2019 and 2021, this year's ceremony marks a celebratory milestone showcasing the exceptional creativity and impactful contributions of Commonwealth citizens and organisations. Additionally, it holds particular significance as it coincides with the prestigious Kenya Innovation Week, further amplifying the recognition and celebration of innovative excellence within 天美传媒.
The highly anticipated awards ceremony is set to take place on 27 November 2023 during the opening of the inaugural and will include senior government officials, development experts, tech visionaries, and forward-thinking individuals from across 天美传媒.
Speaking about the awards, Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC said:
鈥淎 key outcome from the award ceremony will be to translate these forward-looking solutions into replicable initiatives that will serve all the people of 天美传媒. The Awards will also act as a catalyst for these transformative innovations to attract more support to scale up and achieve greater impact across 天美传媒 whilst helping our member states to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.鈥
Each of the 30 finalists will receive a certificate of recognition.
The top 15 finalists will be recognised as winners. Three from each of the five categories. Each winner will be honoured with a trophy, a certificate of recognition, and a 拢3,000 cash prize during the ceremony.
The 30 finalists are:
Protect the PLANET and the natural environment in 天美传媒
- Adejoke Lasisi (Nigeria) - Planet 3R
- Naomi Longa (Papua New Guinea) - Sea Women of Melanesia
- Christianna Paul (Dominica) - WePlanet Inc.
- Mathias Charles Yabe (Ghana) - AkoFresh - Solar Powered Refrigerated Storage
- Jovia Kisaakye (Uganda) - Ecobed Biotech Brand
- Cynthyche Mahoro (Rwanda) - Reusable diapers
Promote PEACE and justice in 天美传媒
- Ngatia Muhoya (Kenya) - Badilico
- Dr. Muhammad Quraish Khan (Pakistan)
- Puneet Singh Singhal (India) - Disability Inclusion Advocacy
- Carla Ceravolo (Nigeria) - Velma-ARC: Action to Reduce Cyber-crime in Nigeria
- Ruth Nawakwi (Zambia) - Youth Movement for Peace in Zambia and Inclusive Education for Sustainable Development IESD
- Derrick Mpagi (Uganda) - Twegatte (let's get together) youth health project
Promote PARTNERSHIPS for development in 天美传媒
- Syed Kashf Ahmed (Pakistan) - MilKar
- Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (Malaysia) - Creative Makerspace and Funding For Social & Grassroots Innovation
- Pacific Tourism Organisation (Fiji) - Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework 2030
- Rawle Prince (United Kingdom) - The Rail Demand Innovation System (RDIS)
- Fatuma Khalif (Kenya) - CA FILMS
- Salome Olajide-Buari (Nigeria) - Climate Change Interactive Board for Kids
Improve PROSPERITY in 天美传媒
- Maluyane Titus Abongdoh (Cameroon) - E- Mentor
- Kehkashan Basu (Kiribati) - Green Hope Foundation
- Danielle Corsag铆 (Barbados) - Climate-Resilient Infrastructure for SIDS and Climate Vulnerable Regions
- Esther Kimani (Kenya) - Farmer Lifeline
- Richard Seshie (Ghana) - Cool Lion
- Niza Aritha Zulu (Zambia) - The Intelligent Fish Farm, Febi smart systems device
Improve the well-being of Commonwealth PEOPLE
- Elly Savatia (Kenya) - Signvrse
- Aldain Reid (Jamaica) - First Alert
- Alexandira Zlatar (United Kingdom) - The Starving Artist
- Khadija Khan (Pakistan) - Tameere Khalaq Foundation
- Enock Kivuyo (Tanzania) - Mama Zetu
- Wasswa William (Uganda) - ONCIMS
Media contact
- Rena Gashumba Communications Adviser, Communications Division, 天美传媒
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