Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Prize
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The Africa Prize is a program that seeks to recognise and reward the best of small business in emerging markets; in any given economy, small businesses are the largest employers, and in emerging markets particularly, they represent the best hope for a nation to achieve economic growth and social stability through the creation of worthwhile, sustainable employment.
In 2007, more than 450 applicants from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda were rigorously judged according to four criteria – effective business performance, leadership, commitment to employees and long-term sustainability – and eleven finalists selected to appear before a panel of expert judges. The Legatum Grand Prize Winner was awarded US $100,000 towards business development and training; five other winners were each rewarded with US $50,000.
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The story of the inaugural Legatum Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Prize has been captured in Unlocking Africa, a documentary directed by Jeff Zimbalist, an Emmy-nominated and multiple award-winning filmmaker. To view the trailer, or watch the film in its entirety please click on the link above.
The DVD of Unlocking Africa is now available for purchase, and can be delievered direct to your door for a nominal shipping and handling fee. Please be sure to indicate whether you require a DVD in NTSC format (North America and Japan) or PAL (rest of the world). Ten working days should be allowed for delivery.
For more information on the Africa Prize or for assistance with ordering a DVD please contact unlockingafrica@legatum.com
