Call for Submissions for the SEED Awards 2008=20 Do you have an entrepreneurial or innovative idea that is locally-driven = and has great potential to contribute to sustainable development in = developing countries? Are you finding new ways of simultaneously improving incomes = and strengthening livelihoods; tackling poverty and marginalisation; and managing and conserving natural resources and ecosystems? Are you = developing a new concept that brings together people and organizations from = different backgrounds - a project that challenges partners to pool their human, financial, and natural resources?
Do you need support to make your idea a reality, or to help you grow? =20 If so, then we would like you to tell us about your idea.=20 The SEED Initiative is seeking submissions for "The 2008 SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development". We welcome innovative = ideas from any group in a developing country, which is working in partnership = with others to generate environmental and social benefits in an = entrepreneurial way. SEED Award Winners receive a tailored package of support services to = help them to become established and to increase their impact. This includes access to relevant expertise and technical assistance, meeting new = partners and building networks, developing business plans and identifying sources = of finance. The Award is not a cash prize - but the services offered have a value of US$25,000. The call is open until the 16th March 2008.=20 For further information please see the attached document. More details = are also available at <http://www.seedinit.org/> www.seedinit.org where you = can also find the application form and learn about previous Award Winners. We look forward to receiving your application and to reading about your ideas. With best regards=20 Dr Helen Marquard=20 Executive Director=20 The SEED Initiative=20 =20 For information about the SEED Awards:=20 <http://www.seedinit.org/> www.seedinit.org=20 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +49 30 8900068 99=20 For any other queries about the SEED Initiative:=20 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +44 1420 488 544=20 The SEED Initiative=20 - Supporting Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development=20 c/o The World Conservation Union (IUCN)=20 28 Rue Mauverney=20 Gland CH-1196=20 Switzerland=20
