Forward from APC newsletter. Apologies for cross-posting. (Sorry no Spanish
or Portugese. Someone who can-- please translate.)

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ANNOUNCING THE APC BETINHO COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE IN 2005:
Community connectivity for economic development
in Latin America and the Caribbean
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In 2005, the APC Betinho Prize will be offered in recognition of
community initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean that use the
internet and other networks to access markets, skills and opportunities
to derive real economic benefits.

We are looking for ICT initiatives that:
* make a positive economic contribution to the community
* are driven and developed in Latin America and the Caribbean
* can demonstrate a sustainable use of technology

THE PRIZE IS OPEN TO: Civil society organisations, community-based
groups, networks, and social movements anywhere in LAC. Applications
will be accepted in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

THE PRIZE: USD$ 7,500.00 may be shared amongst up to three winning
initiatives.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: October 16, 2005

MORE ABOUT THE APC BETINHO PRIZE: http://www.apc.org/english/betinho or
write to [log in to unmask]

ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS (APC)
http://www.apc.org
The Association for Progressive Communications is an international
network of civil society organisations dedicated to empowering and
supporting groups and individuals through the strategic use of
information and communication technologies, especially
internet-technologies.

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Gabriele Hadl

Coordinator
RitsCSM (Ritsumeikan Civil Society Media Research Group)
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Change media theory.
Be media theory.
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