King Baudouin Foundation 2023 African Development Prize for African Individuals and Organizations | €200,000 prize money

Published: 19 Feb 2023 1,427 views

The King Baudouin African Development Prize (awarded every other year) aims to reward individuals or organisations who are making an outstanding contribution to development in Africa. The Prize pays particular attention to initiatives which stand out as the best in their field significantly improve the quality of life of the populations they serve, and  empower local communities to take development into their own hands.

King Baudouin African Development Prize

Application Deadline	March 16, 2023
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	King Baudouin Foundation Grants
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for King Baudouin African Development Prize

• The submission of a candidate’s file may only be undertaken by a nominator. The selection committee will not consider applications by individuals who are applying for the Prize themselves or for an organization within which they are active.
• The Prize will be awarded to Africans or organisations which are founded or led by Africans.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria: 

• Does the candidate have concrete realizations under his belt?
• Are they innovative and exemplary?
• Are they capable of being duplicated elsewhere on the continent?
• Is there a long-term vision?
• Is the financial management healthy and transparent?
• Are the initiatives embedded at local level ?
• Do they take into account the gender perspective?
• Are the initiatives directed at all actors of society (inclusiveness)?

Application Deadline

March 16, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to King Baudouin Foundation Grants on candidate.kbs-frb.be to apply