I. Background:
The Global Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth Portal (GPIG) (http://south.china.org.cn) is a knowledge sharing platform for international poverty reduction information and poverty reduction and development experience of China. GPIG specializes in providing information of policy research, country profiles and news on poverty reduction and inclusive growth to governments, institutions and groups that focus on the cause of poverty reduction. Initiated by the World Bank (WB) and supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), GPIG is co-hosted by the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC) and the China Internet Information Center (CIIC). Since its launch in May 2016, GPIG has created a network of more than 40 international policy research institutes, think tanks, universities and organizations in the pursuit of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In May 2017, GPIG launched its knowledge sharing database, the Global Poverty Reduction Online Knowledge Sharing Database (http://case.iprcc.org.cn/). The database enables the sharing of information concerning successful poverty reduction models and initiatives from both China and the international community. Designed for worldwide users, the database presents poverty reduction cases along with relevant research, studies, policies and laws.
In 2018, in order to promote the sharing of the successful poverty reduction experience of both China and the international community and to promote the building of a shared future without poverty and with common development, IPRCC, CIIC, WB, ADB, and the three Rome-based Agencies of the United Nations (RBAs)—Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World Food Programme (WFP)—jointly launched the “Global Solicitation and Challenge Prize on Best Poverty Reduction Practices.” Until now, the project has been carried out two sessions, receiving more than 1300 cases studies and recognizing a total of 216 excellent cases from 43 countries and regions.
II. Objective:
The activity aims to enrich and improve the content quality of the Global Poverty Reduction Online Knowledge Sharing Database, make better use of best poverty reduction case studies as carriers of practical experiences, and promote South-South Cooperation in the area of poverty alleviation through knowledge sharing and innovative partnerships.
Building on the past two rounds of solicitations, the Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices (Third Call) puts special emphasis on case studies associated with anti-pandemic measures, the digital economy and rural development. The majority of the final case studies that will be recognized will cover one or more of these themes. The hosting organizations will jointly review these cases to select the best ones. All the selected case studies will be rewritten and translated according to international custom and standards. About 100 best case studies are expected to be published in 2022, and will be shared and promoted around the world.
III. Hosted by:
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
China Internet Information Center (CIIC)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC)
World Bank (WB)
World Food Programme (WFP)
IV. Campaign Runtime: December 2, 2021 to April 30, 2022
V. Participants: Worldwide organizations and individuals involved in poverty reduction
VI. Content Requirement:
Participating case studies have to represent successful stories relevant specifically to poverty reduction and rural development. Writing quality is essential, in order to build understandable, clear and concise cases. The connection between the implemented strategy/policy and its effect on poverty and how it promotes rural development must be clear-cut. The case studies should demonstrate applicability in the wider context, such as in similar geographies or economies.
(Please refer to the annexes for the writing standards.)
VII. Language Requirements:
Case studies can be submitted either in English or Chinese, with no more than 5,000 words. English abstract is needed for each Chinese case study.
VIII. Copyright Requirements:
①Participating case studies must respect the social and cultural norms of the communities in which they were implemented as well as obey local laws.
② Applicants have to be the original author of the submitted case studies and hold the independent, complete and uncontroversial copyright of the case study.
③ Individual and organizational authors of selected case studies must share their copyright of the case study with GPIG. GPIG has the usage right of the case study, can edit and modify the case study according to its writing standards, and upload it to the database for readers to view and download for free. Moreover, GPIG has the right to use the case studies in non-profit promotional activities for free. Names of Individual and organizational authors will be published along with respective case studies.
IX． Submission of Case Studies and Application Form （Annex 2）
E-mail to gpig@iprcc.org.cn (including your case study and application form)
X. Certificates:
The campaign will choose about 100 original and outstanding poverty reduction case studies.
Each winner will receive a certificate issued by the hosting organizations.
The organizers will also invite some authors of the case study to participate in relevant international forums and exchange activities.
Annexes:
1.Writing Standards of Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices (Third Call)
2.Application Form of the Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices (Third Call)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
China Internet Information Center (CIIC)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC)
World Bank (WB)
World Food Programme (WFP)
December, 2021
Annex 1:
Writing Standards Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices (Third Call)
I.Content and Copyright Requirements:
①Applicants have to be the original author of the submitted case studies and hold the independent, complete and uncontroversial copyright of the case study.
②Individual and organization authors of selected case studies must share their copyright of the case study with GPIG. GPIG has the usage right of the case study, can edit and modify the case study according to its writing standards, and upload it to the database for readers to view and download for free. Moreover, GPIG and its partner organizations can use the case studies in non-profit promotional activities for free. Names of authors will be published along with respective case studies.
II.Selecting Criteria:
Participating case studies should demonstrate specific solutions to targeted poverty reduction or rural development in a certain context. Programs in the case study should be successful, and worth to be replicated and promoted in other contexts and demographics. Eligible case studies must meet the following requirements:
Targeted: Demonstrate a specific solution to a certain problem in poverty reduction and rural development;
Relevant: Focus specifically on poverty reduction and rural development;
Effective: Be proved effective by practice;
Precise: Clearly and precisely reflect its solutions.
The organizers will give priority to the case studies with the following characteristics:
Replicable: Have the potential to be replicated in other contexts and demographics with an affordable cost;
Innovative: Have used new technologies or adopted an innovative method to combat poverty;
Environment friendly: Do not harm the local natural environment and traditional way of life in the process of its implementation, and are coincide with the natural and social environment;
Sustainable: Be sustainable in economy, social and environment, and should have long-lasting effects;
Broadly participated: In addition to the executing organizations, other partners including the government, private sectors, academics, NGOs also contribute to the project;
Protect vulnerable groups: Women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and indigenous people also benefit from the project.
The organizers will score the submissions according to the above standards, and make the final selection.
III.Compiling Standards:
The submission should comply with the following format, not more than 5,000 words, and contain the following eight components: Title, Abstract, Background, Interventions, Results, True story, Lessons learned, and Photos. Detailed requirements are as follows:
1.Title:
The title should reflect the project and its model.
2.Abstract (about 300 words):
The abstract should provide the basic information of the case study, and briefly introduce the measures and their effect.
Basic information:
Use 1 to 2 sentences to introduce the implementation and supporting organizations, location, beneficiaries, and other important matters.
Measures:
Explain the implementation of the project in a logical order, for example, phase by phase, by beneficiary groups.
Results:
Data, summary and other methods are encouraged to show the project effect.
3.Background (500 to 1,000 words):
Introduce the local context before the project implementation, and challenges for the project.
Challenges:
The natural, economic, social and other causes to the challenge.
Impact of these challenges:
For example, negative impacts on economic development, people’s livelihood, productivity, and vulnerable groups.
4.Interventions (2,000 to 3,000 words):
This is the main body of the case study. In order to make it easier for readers to understand, it is suggested to describe the case in top-down structure. Important technical details are also needed.
The mechanism and implementation process can be illustrated by flow charts, mind maps, Gantt Charts and other diagrams.
The case studies must demonstrate how the measures solve the stated challenges.
All requirements before the project implementation, including fund, personnel, and technology.
What the government and other partners contributed to the project implementation, and their practice in detail.
Reflect the relevance between the case study and the theme. Emphasis the highlights of the case study, such as efforts to empower women, protect the environment, promote inclusive finance, and narrow the information gap.
5.Results (1,000 to 1,500 words):
The economic, social, environmental and other benefits brought by the project. Charts and data are encouraged.
From the angle of the implementation organization: include implementation status and cost control status;
From the perspective of the beneficiaries: include income increase, improvement of living standards, production conditions, and self-development capacity;
Estimation on the sustainability of the project;
Benefits to special groups.
6.Lessons learned (1,000 to 1,500 words):
Mainly include analysis of favorable and unfavorable factors, summary of project mechanism, lessons learnt, and other elements.
The innovative practice involved in the case study in dealing with technical problems and creating benefit affiliating mechanisms.
7. True story (optional, 100 to 200 words)
Share a typical story in the project, showing the changes after implementing the project, such as the income comparison of the person involved.
8.Photos (optional, 5 to 8 photos)
Should be highly relevant to the case study, for better explain the content of the case study.
High-quality photos should be used, with captions and sources included.
The photos should be included in a separate folder and submitted with the case study.
Photos with copyright problems should not be used.
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