Nominations for Rural Media Prize

Here's an important award that recognizes the contribution of the media in rural areas.

UNESCO is now accepting nominations for a prize that honors innovative ideas that improve communication in rural, developing communities. Deadline: October 1.

The UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication, worth US$20,000, goes out every two years to an institution or individual from an UNESCO member state. Nominees should have adopted outstanding measures to promote rural communication during the two years before nomination.

Eligible projects can include newspapers, films, broadcasting, multimedia programs, or other new or traditional forms. The award also recognizes new communication techniques adapted to the rural environment.

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For other awards, fellowships, or trainings related to the media, visit the site of International Journalists' Network.