"Connectivity is a term referring to the means by which people are connected to or are able to access communications channels such as the internet, email, computer and people networks"

			Announcing the APC Africa Hafkin Winner in 2004-5: Global Education Partnership - Wundanyi In 2004-5, the prize recognises community connectivity projects for economic development in Africa. Read about the winner >> Read about the other finalists>>

The theme for the 2004-5 award recognised community initiatives that use the internet and other digital communication networks to access markets, skills and opportunities to derive real economic benefits.

APC's objective is to recognize African ICT efforts, and to extract some of the lessons learned in order to make them accessible to others doing related work.

Nominations were judged by our international jury according to these 3 main criteria:

1. Positive Economic Impact
2. Africa-Driven and Developing Africa
3. Sustainable use of technology

THE PRIZE IS OPEN TO: civil society organisations, community-based groups, networks, and social movements anywhere in Africa. Applications will be accepted in English and French.

THE PRIZE: USD$7,500.00

	This prize is possible thanks to the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. The APC Hafkin Prize is an initiative of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC)