REWARDING EXCELLENCE

In cities & regions' international action

Does your cooperation project contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?

Apply from 16 May to 15 July 2022

This project is co-funded by the European Union

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Admission criteria

You are a town, city, province or region of the European Union cooperating with at least one local or regional government from a partner country (in Africa, Asia, Latin & South America, Eastern Europe or the Middle East)
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Your partnership contributes to the mutual development of the parties and specifically contributes to the implementation of one or several of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Selection criteria

Members of the jury select three winners from among the nominees. The following themes will be particularly monitored:

Strategic approach, objectives and local impact

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Local democracy and active citizenship

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Development effectiveness and policy coherence

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Multi-stakeholder approach

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Youth

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Gender equality

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Innovation and creativity

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Communication and promotion

Why should I apply?

Win the production of a €20,000 video to promote your cooperation project (first prize only)
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Win a trip to attend the PLATFORMAwards’ ceremony in November 2022 (exact date and place to be announced soon)
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Get access to the PLATFORMA network and expertise in workshops and conferences

SELECTION PROCESS

CALL FOR NOMINEES

Applications are open from 16 May 2022 to 15 July 2022

ADMISSION

PLATFORMA secretariat checks if the admission criteria are respected and if the entry form is complete

JURY COMMITTEE

The jury composed by European elected representatives and high-level practitioners of development cooperation meets to select the winners

AWARD CEREMONY

The winners of the third PLATFORMAwards are announced during a ceremony to be hold in the end of 2022 (exact date and place to be announced soon).

THE JURY

To be announced soon

To guarantee a transparent and fair selection, an independent jury will choose the winners among shortlisted candidates on the basis a selection grid and their own experience.

The jury is composed of European elected representatives, practitioners of development cooperation and partners of CEMR and PLATFORMA.