Drivers of Change Award
Basic information
- Type: Awards scheme
- Year established: 2006
- Status: Active
- Thematic area: General
- Summary: The Drivers of Change Award is granted to individuals or organisations from Southern Africa from the civil society, government, and business sectors. The focus of the award is on developing novel and effective public policies and strategies to overcome poverty. The purpose of the award is to draw attention to "innovative practices, inclusive attitudes, and effective processes that build social trust and create the best conditions to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty."
Contact details
- Host organisation: Southern Africa Trust
- Website: www.southernafricatrust.org
- Email: info@southernafricatrust.org
- Phone: +27 11 313 3065
- Address: 1st Floor, Block A Samrand Development Bldg No.1 Samrand Avenue Midrand South Africa
- Postal address: PO Box 1234 Halfway House Midrand 1685 South Africa
Areas addressed
- Communications / advocacy / fundraising:
- Ethical communications
- Beneficiary / client / supporter participation:
- General commitment to beneficiary participation
- Cross-cutting thematic areas:
- Human rights
Further info: The award is granted to civil society organisations based on achievements in the following four areas: innovative strategies in developing public policy; policy work aimed at improving the well-being people living in poverty; regional focus on overcoming poverty and inequality; and inclusion of diverse perspectives, including those of the poor.
Participation
- Reasons for participation
- Enhancing credibility, quality or reputation
Compliance
- Description of monitoring mechanism: Nominations are accepted from the general public.
Assessment
The Drivers of Change Award take a cross-sectoral approach to self-regulation in poverty alleivation efforts, recognising actors from civil society, business and government. By highlighting good practice, the award serves to raise standards by rewarding innovative and effective CSO efforts to alleviate poverty.
