Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards 2023

The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the contribution that innovators in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors are making to advancing sustainable development in Commonwealth countries in any of the areas defined in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

• Identify, highlight and support the innovations that show demonstrable potential for enhancing sustainability in Commonwealth countries in line with the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Help create an environment that will encourage and sustain investments in innovations led by governments, businesses, women, young people and social enterprises across the Commonwealth;
• Illustrate the depth and breadth of talent, commitment and creativity that exists across the Commonwealth by highlighting the innovative potential of the award winners;
• Inspire, encourage and challenge others to develop innovations that will be of value and service at the community, national, regional or international levels in achieving the SDGs

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The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. The CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for International Development (DFID).

The CSC operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and is a vivid demonstration of the UK�s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.

Benefits of Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards 2023

• Improve the well-being of Commonwealth PEOPLE
• Improve PROSPERITY in the Commonwealth
• Protect the PLANET and the natural environment in the Commonwealth
• Promote PEACE and justice in the Commonwealth
• Promote PARTNERSHIPS for development in the Commonwealth

There will be three award winners in each of the five categories, adding up to a total of 15 winners. In each of the five categories, one winner will be selected from the public sector (national/regional/local government), one winner from will be from civil society / not-for-profit sector and one winner will be an entrepreneur or a private sector company.

Requirements for Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards 2023

• Nominees can be individuals, organisations, companies, charities or government ministries / departments / agencies
• Nominees must be Commonwealth citizens, governments or public sector organisations in Commonwealth countries, private enterprises based in Commonwealth countries or civil society / not-for-profit organisations based in Commonwealth countries
• Nominated innovations must be able to demonstrate impact or potential in achieving progress on one or more of the 17 SDGs in a Commonwealth country (or countries)
• Award winners must agree to take part in Commonwealth-supported activities and initiatives related to the Commonwealth Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards.
• Nominees must be directly engaged in developing their innovations, either in a full-time, part-time or voluntary capacity

1. Level of achievement, impact or demonstrable potential of innovation to advance sustainable development in one or more Commonwealth countries; strategy, business / delivery plan and impact evaluation / results measurement framework;
2. Level of innovation/fresh approaches to problem-solving;
3. Quality of achievement and impact;
4. Quality of the evidence and supporting documentation provided.

How to Apply

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