UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication

The Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists and the Kenyan Arid Lands Information Network are the co-winners of the 2012 edition of the UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication, which recognizes meritorious and innovative efforts to improve communication for rural communities in developing countries. The award ceremony took place on 22 March 2012 at UNESCO Headquarters, during the 28th session of the IPDC Council. The two laureates share the US$ 20,000 Prize.

For more information about the prize and its winners see this article on the UNESCO-IPDC site.