Thirty excellent finalists hailing from the 5 areas throughout the Commonwealth have been chosen for the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards.
Following a rigorous judging course of, these finalists had been chosen from a pool of outstanding candidates from throughout the Commonwealth by an impartial jury. They embody groundbreaking innovation and dedication throughout 5 classes that resonate with the pillars of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Growth: Individuals, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.
Constructing on the momentum of the earlier editions held in 2019 and 2021, this 12 months’s ceremony marks a celebratory milestone showcasing the distinctive creativity and impactful contributions of Commonwealth residents and organisations. Moreover, it holds explicit significance because it coincides with the celebrated Kenya Innovation Week, additional amplifying the popularity and celebration of progressive excellence inside the Commonwealth.
The extremely anticipated awards ceremony is ready to happen on 27 November 2023 through the opening of the inaugural Commonwealth Edition of Kenya Innovation Week 2023 and can embrace senior authorities officers, growth specialists, tech visionaries, and forward-thinking people from throughout the Commonwealth.
Talking concerning the awards, Commonwealth Secretary-Normal Patricia Scotland KC stated:
“A key end result from the award ceremony might be to translate these forward-looking options into replicable initiatives that can serve all of the folks of the Commonwealth. The Awards may even act as a catalyst for these transformative improvements to draw extra help to scale up and obtain larger impression throughout the Commonwealth while serving to our member states to realize the Sustainable Growth Objectives.”
Every of the 30 finalists will obtain a certificates of recognition.
The highest 15 finalists might be recognised as winners. Three from every of the 5 classes. Every winner might be honoured with a trophy, a certificates of recognition, and a £3,000 money prize through the ceremony.
The 30 Finalists
| Class | Identify | Innovation | Nation |
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Defend the PLANET and the pure atmosphere within the Commonwealth |
Adejoke Lasisi | Planet 3R | Nigeria |
| Naomi Longa | Sea Ladies of Melanesia | Papua New Guinea | |
| Christianna Paul | WePlanet Inc. | Dominica | |
| Mathias Charles Yabe | AkoFresh – Photo voltaic Powered Refrigerated Storage | Ghana | |
| Jovia Kisaakye | Ecobed Biotech Model | Uganda | |
| Cynthyche Mahoro | Reusable diapers | Rwanda | |
|
Promote PEACE and justice within the Commonwealth |
Ngatia Muhoya | Badilico | Kenya |
| Dr. Muhammad Quraish Khan | Dr. Muhammad Quraish Khan | Pakistan | |
| Puneet Singh Singhal | Incapacity Inclusion Advocacy | India | |
| Carla Ceravolo | Velma-ARC: Motion to Cut back Cyber-crime in Nigeria | Nigeria | |
| Ruth Nawakwi | Youth Motion for Peace in Zambia and Inclusive Training for Sustainable Growth IESD. | Zambia | |
| Derrick Mpagi | Twegatte (lets get collectively) youth well being undertaking | Uganda | |
|
Promote PARTNERSHIPS for growth within the Commonwealth |
Syed Kashf Ahmed | MilKar | Pakistan |
| Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia | Inventive Makerspace and Funding For Social & Grassroots Innovation | Malaysia | |
| Pacific Tourism Organisation | Pacific Sustainable Tourism Coverage Framework 2030 | Fiji | |
| Rawle Prince | The Rail Demand Innovation System (RDIS) | United Kingdom | |
| Fatuma Khalif | CA FILMS | Kenya | |
| Salome Olajide-Buari | Local weather Change Interactive Board for Children | Nigeria | |
|
Enhance PROSPERITY within the Commonwealth |
Maluyane Titus Abongdoh | E- Mentor | Cameroon |
| Kehkashan Basu | Inexperienced Hope Basis | Kiribati | |
| Danielle Corsagí | Local weather-Resilient Infrastructure for SIDS and Local weather Susceptible Areas | Barbados | |
| Esther Kimani | Farmer Lifeline | Kenya | |
| Richard Seshie | Cool Lion | Ghana | |
| Niza Aritha Zulu | The Clever Fish Farm, Febi sensible programs system | Zambia | |
|
Enhance the well-being of Commonwealth PEOPLE |
Elly Savatia | Signvrse | Kenya |
| Aldain Reid | First Alert | Jamaica | |
| Alexandira Zlatar | The Ravenous Artist | United Kingdom | |
| Khadija Khan | Tameere Khalaq Basis | Pakistan | |
| Enock Kivuyo | Mama Zetu | Tanzania | |
| Wasswa William | ONCIMS | Uganda |
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