I. Background
The Global Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth Portal (GPIG) (http://south.iprcc.org.cn) is a knowledge platform for sharing international poverty reduction information and disseminating China’s experiences in poverty reduction and development. The GPIG aims to provide policymakers, research institutions,and other stakeholders that engage in poverty reduction and inclusive growth worldwide with up-to-date research, country profiles, latest poverty reduction news, expert opinions, research trends, and poverty reduction information. The GPIG was initiated by the World Bank (WB), supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and jointly operated by the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC) and the China Development Gateway under the China Internet Information Center (CIIC).
In May 2017, the Global Poverty Reduction Online Knowledge Sharing Database (http://case.iprcc.org.cn/) of the GPIG was launched. It enables the sharing of information about successful poverty reduction models and innovative practices from both China and the international community to audiences across the world, through presenting poverty reduction cases, research, policies, and laws.
In 2018, to further disseminate successful poverty reduction experiences from China and the international community and to harness collective wisdom to create a world free of poverty, IPRCC, CIIC, WB and ADB, as well as three UN agencies based in Rome, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), jointly launched the Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices initiative. Five rounds of campaign have concluded, with over 3,700 case studies collected from 78 countries and regions, and 529 selected as excellent case studies. The sixth round of the campaign has just kicked off.
II. Objectives
The campaign aims to:
l Enrich the contents of the Global Poverty Reduction Online Knowledge Sharing Database;
l Fully leverage promising poverty reduction case studies as a carrier of practical experiences;
l Disseminate knowledge about poverty reduction;
l Facilitate partnerships for poverty reduction; and
l Promote South-South Cooperation in poverty reduction.
Building on the past five rounds, the seven host organizations have launched the Sixth Call of Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices campaign. All submitted case studies will be reviewed by the host organizations, and adjusted and translated based on international standards. Around 100 case studies will be selected for the Award of Excellence in 2025 and disseminated globally.
III. Hosts
International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC)
China Internet Information Center (CIIC)
World Bank (WB)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
International Fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
UN World Food Programme(WFP)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
IV. Campaign Timeframe
From November 2024 to April 30, 2025.
V. Participants
Organizations and individuals interested in poverty reduction and rural development worldwide.
VI. Contents
Submitted case studies should be related to poverty reduction and rural development. They should be clear and concise, briefly explaining how implemented policies and/or projects have achieved poverty reduction and promoted rural development.
In addition, case studies should be representative and demonstrate values for promotion and applicability. Ideally, it should serve as a reference for other areas in similar situations (please refer to Annex 1 for writing standards).
VII. Languages
Case studies can be submitted in English or Chinese. The length of Chinese case studies are around 3,000 words, and English case studies should not exceed 2,000 words. An English abstract is required for all Chinese case studies.
VIII. Copyright
① Case studies must conform to the local laws and social and cultural norms of the communities in which the policy or project is implemented.
② Applicants must be the original author of submitted case studies (words and pictures) and hold the independent, complete, and uncontroversial copyright of the case studies.
③ Authors (both individuals and organizations) of selected case studies must consent with sharing their copyright with the GPIG. Hence, the GPIG has the right to use and edit every case study according to writing standards, and upload it to the online database for readers to view and download for free. Further, the GPIG has the right to use every case study in non-profit, promotional activities free of charge, and the authors have the right of authorship.
IX. Submission
Participants should submit their case study and application form (Annex 2) through email to (gpig@iprcc.org.cn).
X. Awards
In this year’s campaign, the host organizations will select around 100 case studies for the Award of Excellence.
Winners will receive a certificate jointly issued by all host organizations, and their case studies may be included in the excellent case study pool. The host organizations may invite winners to high-level international exchange events.
Annexes:
1. Writing Standards of the Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices campaign
2. Application Form of the Sixth Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices campaign
International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC)
China Internet Information Center (CIIC)
World Bank (WB)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
International Fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
UN World Food Programme(WFP)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
November 2024