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Friday, November 18, 2005
A call for innovative ideas
IN THE Philippines, many are excluded from social and economic development because of their disadvantage in terms of income, assets and opportunities. Thus, the need for "Development with Equity", which means reducing inequality in order to provide greater opportunities to those with the least resources. Beyond income distribution, "Development with Equity" is also about greater access to services, infrastructure, power, influence and participation.
"Panibagong Paraan" (Philippine Development Innovation Marketplace) is a multi-partner program that encourages and supports innovative ideas to promote "Development with Equity" in the Philippines. The program consists of two competitions:
* Expression of Ideas Competition. Share your views on bringing about "Development with Equity"! Entries may be submitted in the form of policy proposals, essays, poetry, artwork, song compositions, or multi-media presentations. Guidelines for the _Expression of Ideas competition will be announced later by the Panibagong Paraan 2006 Secretariat.
* Project Grant Competition. Put your ideas into action! We are looking for innovative projects that address specific inequity issues. Winners will be provided grant funds of up to P1 million to implement projects over a one-year period. Guidelines for the Project Grant competition are described in the succeeding pages. Deadline for submission of Concept Notes for the Project Grant Competition is on Nov. 30, 2005.
The guidelines for project grant competition are as follows:
Who Can Apply?
* People's organizations, including community-based groups, sectoral associations and cooperatives
* Non-government organizations, foundations, civic organizations, faith-based and inter-faith organizations, and other civil society organizations (CSOs)
* Private and public research and academic institutions, in partnership with people's organizations or CSOs
* 5th and 6th class municipal LGUs (including barangays therein), in partnership with local people's organizations or CSOs
Panibagong Paraan 2004 and Global Development Marketplace winners are eligible to apply provided the proposed project is different from the previously-awarded project.
Categories for Proposals (Equity Issues to be Addressed):
* Increasing incomes/ income opportunities
* Improving access to social services, infrastructure and utilities (e.g. energy)
* Improving access to/ control of land and other assets
* Improving access to/ ensuring fairness in market and financial structures and systems
* Strengthening participation in decision-making (voice and influence)
* Improving access to/ ensuring fairness in political and justice systems
Special award categories
* Advocacy or Policy/ Action Research on Population and Development
* Basic Infrastructure and Equipment for Education or Health
Target groups such as:
* Indigenous peoples
* Women, men and youth in difficult or disadvantaged situations
* Elderly
* Children
* Persons with disabilities
* People living with HIV/ AIDS
* Commercial sex workers
* Farmers and fisherfolk
* Formal and informal laborers, migrant workers
* Communities in remote areas or that are usual victims of disaster
Initial proposals should be in the form of a brief Concept Paper, maximum of four pages (see attached Concept Paper format). Project ideas will be judged on the basis of Innovation, Scalability and Replicability, and Potential Impact. A multi-sectoral Technical Working Group will evaluate eligible Concept Papers.
Concept Papers must be submitted with one or two reference documents (for example SEC registration, certification from the local government unit, accreditation with a regulatory agency) establishing proof of the organization's identity. Mail or deliver concept papers in English, Filipino or other major Philippine languages to:
Panibagong Paraan 2006 Secretariat
23/F Taipan Place, F. Ortigas Jr. Road,
Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City
The finalists will be notified in February 2006 and will be asked to submit full proposals by April 2006. Finalists will be invited to participate in an Exhibit and Social Policy Forum to be held in May 2006 (details to be announced later). A board of distinguished jurors will determine the winners.
For further information: please visit www.panibagongparaan.com, or contact the Panibagong Paraan 2006 Secretariat, Telephone (02) 917-3047 or (02) 637-5855 local 3047, e-mail: dimp@worldbank.org
Panibagong Paraan 2006 is a multi-partner undertaking of the following organizations: World Bank, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),
Australian Agency for International Development (Ausaid)-Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (Pacap), Peace Equity Access for Community Empowerment Foundation (PEF), Department of State-United States of America, Embassy of Japan (EOJ), The Asia Foundation (TAF)-United States Agency for International Development (Usaid), Philippine Center for Population and Development, Mirant Philippines Foundation Inc., International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Caucus of Development NGO Networks (Code-NGO), Consuelo Foundation, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) * Makati Business Club (MBC), National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM), United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP
GEF SGP). (PR/WB/Sunnex)
(November 18, 2005 issue)
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