Forty (40) solutions from 29 countries have been awarded by the World Summit Award (WSA) international jury meeting held in Jarkata, Indonesia weeks after an online Jury had been completed.
Nigeria’s ZamTracka and Laborhack are among the winners and will be recognized at the WSA Global Congress in front of an international audience, TechEconomy, can report.
The Innovationbed heroes will receive their awards in the Government & Citizen Engagement and Inclusion and Empowerment categories at the WSA Global Congress from March 8-11 2023, Puebla, Mexico.
The products named ZamTracka under Open-Government and Citizens Engagement solution produced by Fauzudeen Mahmoud from Zamfara State Innovationbed Incubation, and Laborhack by Oare Ehiemua-Ochui from Edo State Incubation, means Nigeria produced two winners for this year.
The WSA Global Congress is an international networking and learning event for those interested in the use of digital technology to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The agenda will be a compilation of interaction and inspiration, hands-on workshops, business blind-dates and inspiring keynotes, bringing together the global and multi-stakeholder network of WSA.
The winners of 2022 demonstrate how digital solutions decisively support societal challenges and assist to achieve the UN SDGs.
The global pandemic specifically demonstrated the importance of digital solutions and this year’s winners are an excellent example of how digital solutions and applications can help protect the environment, support healthcare, provide inclusive and high-quality education, connect people and share relevant information.
The winning projects demonstrate the diversity and richness of digital content solutions globally.
Announcing the winners, Prof. Peter Bruck, WSA Chairman states;
“It is indeed with great honor to announce, with the powers bestowed on me as the Eminent WSA National Expert for Nigeria, the long-awaited results of the World Summit Awards 2022 edition and to share the good news that Nigeria won in 2 of the categories to become a contributor of 2 out of the 40 outstanding products declared world best in 2022.
On his part, Mr. Emmanuel Amos, WSA National Expert for Nigeria, said: “This is coming to me and Nigeria as a consolidation, a spectacular one at that, in a dozen years of selfless volunteerism. I appreciate the efforts of all the global experts around the world for this confirmations and due ratings. It is only a mark to do more, saving our societies anytime we have an opportunity!”
The InnovationBed Africa founder, adds: “The WSA Winners combine two major focus points – the commitment to the UN SDGs and solving society’s issues with smart content application. Evaluated by an international expert Jury in 2 stages – a multi-stakeholder college unique in terms of diversity and background – the 40 WSA Winners of 2022 have been tried for sustainability, aim, technical and strategic finesse. This year’s challenges show more than ever how much digital means can offer progress and solutions. This year’s WSA Winners present a wonderful showcase of purpose-driven innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Here the clear statistics supporting their win and general challenge
The Winners from Nigeria:
More about the World Summit Awards:
The World Summit Awards were founded in 2003 by Austria in the framework of the UN World Summit on Information Society. WSA is a global initiative recognizing local digital content contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs.
WSA reaches digital entrepreneurs in 187 countries worldwide and provides a unique platform for everyone interested in purpose driven digital innovation. Through close cooperation with the United Nations agencies and strategic alignment with the UN SDGs, the WSA is a globally recognized quality seal for digital innovation.
Sachi Wickramage, WSA Grand Jury Member and National Expert of Australia, has this to share with global community:
In the wake of major social and political changes over the current pandemic, social entrepreneurs and digital innovators around the globe are taking bold steps to safeguard diversity, equity, and inclusion. Being a Member of the WSA Grand Jury, I have witnessed this first-hand. As became clear, there is no silver bullet. No single solution that can tackle the UN SDGs. Yet, in pushing ourselves to think outside the box and draw on the best empirical evidence that exists, the convening WSA applicants showcased promising evidence that we still have significant hope for the UN 2030 agenda. WSA Grand Jury process is the most democratic evaluation mechanism that is out there to compare and contrast Global Innovations representing all UN Member Countries. This is what I enjoy the most being a Member of the WSA Grand Jury.
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