AGFUND Prize Subjects 2012

Food Security for the poor

• FIRST CATEGORY: (US$ 200,000)

 The role of international organizations in supporting the developing countries' national policies and programs for a sustainable food security (For projects implemented by UN, international or regional organizations).

• SECOND CATEGORY: (US$ 150,000)

NGOs-led efforts to developing the skills and capabilities of the poor for food security in the poor communities. (For projects implemented by national NGOs).

• THIRD CATEGORY: (US$ 100,000)

 Governmental efforts in adoption of pioneering programs, polices and best practices to achieve food security for the poor. (For projects by government ministries and public institutions).

• FOURTH CATEGORY: (US$ 50,000)

Individual-led efforts to integrate the poor and poor households in food security activities (For projects initiated, sponsored and/or implemented by individuals).