e-Business & Financial Inclusion

This category seeks to reward applications that bring about efficiencies in business processes and create new business models in the e-commerce space. Projects that optimise business processes in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumers (B2C) ventures should apply for this category. The e-Business award recognises entrepreneurs who use new media innovatively to create new business opportunities and…

e-Education, Learning & Employment

This category seeks to reward and give recognition to projects that use ICT tools such as digital applications, digital devices or social media to achieve better outcomes in education and learning at various levels such as schools, colleges, universities, and vocational training institutions. Efficient education processes which use ICT to generate livelihood opportunities are also…

e-Agriculture & Ecology

Individuals, institutions, organisations, government agencies and enterprises deploying ICT interventions in the field of agriculture will be given recognition under this category. The focus will be on projects that seek to disseminate information on agricultural best practices for serving the community at large. This category also includes projects that produce e-content aimed at protecting the…

e-Governance & Institutions

Projects that use ICT interventions to foster good governance through efficient systems and greater transparency will be given recognition under this category. The focus will be on identifying individuals, businesses and organisations who are using digital tools and media to deliver content-rich solutions that (a) strengthen democratic processes and significantly improve service delivery and quality…

e-Health

Applications and initiatives that provide healthcare solutions through ICT and digital tools will be considered for recognition under this category. For example, consumer-centred health care models where stakeholders collaborate and use ICT tools or Internet technologies so as to better manage health care outcomes will be considered under this category. Mobile healthcare services, health awareness…

e-Women, Inclusion & Empowerment

This category will give recognition to projects that use ICT to make it affordable for person with disabilities (PWDs) to access information and knowledge and participate fully in society. Initiatives that try to identify and understand the needs of persons with specific disabilities (or combinations of disabilities) and undertakes research and development activities for developing…

e-News, Journalism & Entertainment

This category recognises initiatives which encourage production and broadcast of appropriate online, TV and radio products against racism and extremism as well as strengthen training and education in community media. E-news, journalism and entertainment projects that strongly encourage alternative voices and use of alternative media should apply for this category. Initiatives that expand traditional media…

e-Culture, Heritage & Tourism

Projects that use ICT tools to promote, protect and conserve culture and heritage in various forms such as literature, music, visual arts, design, architecture, crafts etc. would qualify for nomination in this category. The category also includes projects that promote cultural and knowledge exchanges between different cultures. Special focus will be on projects that are…

m-Content

Mobile has become the most powerful medium for the exchange of content, services, and building communities. Content and services built for mobile platforms are becoming essentials due to the high penetration of mobile devices. This category will recognise mobile applications that meet the requirements of any of the eight other categories: business, education, agriculture, health,…