Entries open for the 2010 Developing Asia Journalism Awards

Posted on: 28/05/2010 Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 15/07/2010 Region: Asia and the Pacific

Journalists from Asia and the Pacific have until July 15 to submit published articles to the annual Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) competition, sponsored by the Asian Development Bank Institute.

The awards honor the work and contributions of journalists actively engaged in the responsible dissemination of knowledge related to poverty reduction, and other areas that support long-term growth in Asia and the Pacific.

Applicants must submit stories in one of four categories: Life in the City, Going Green, New Growth Paths and The Shape of Asia to Come.

Six prizes of US$1,000 will be awarded to the winners. Articles must be submitted in English, and must have appeared in a regional newspaper, magazine, or news wire service between January 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010.

Interested journalists must register online before they can submit articles online. For more information, click here.