THE STOCKHOLM CHALLENGE AWARD 2006 invites excellent ICT projects fromall over the world to compete for the prestigious Challenge trophies.The Challenge is searching for the best initiatives that accelerate theuse of information technology for the social and economic benefit ofcitizens and communities. The objective is to help local entrepreneurs,who work to close the digital divide, by bringing in researchcommunities, development organisations and strong corporateinitiatives.

THE AWARDS WILL BE HANDED OUT IN SIX CATEGORIES in the CityHall - on May 11, 2006. Special focus will be on projects in countriesand regions with the greatest needs. There will also be aninternational Challenge conference in Stockholm on issues related tothe role of ICTs in global development work.

THE AWARD IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES until December 31st 2005. The application form is easily accessible on the home page.

The Stockholm Challenge is headquartered at the IT University - ajoint initiative by KTH (The Royal Institute of Technology) andStockholm University. It is managed by a consortium that also includesthe City of Stockholm, Ericsson and Sida, the Swedish InternationalDevelopment Cooperation Agency.

For more information, please contact:
Project Manager
Ulla Skid�n
ulla.skiden@stockholmchallenge.se
Telephone: + 46 8 7904469
Cell: +46 70 678 72 82

www.stockholmchallenge.se