Call for Submissions
Developing Asia Journalism Awards 2013
Regionalism in Asia vs. Globalization
The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) invites submissions for the Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) 2013 competition. The theme for DAJA 2013 is “Regionalism in Asia vs. Globalization.” Journalists from developing countries in Asia and the Pacific are invited to submit their published or newly written articles.
With the WTO’s Doha Development Round negotiations stalled, regional integration initiatives have gathered momentum in Asia. Two mega-regional FTA initiatives—the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)—currently dominate the process. DAJA 2013 will focus on the achievements, strategies, and challenges of trade liberalization under the WTO vs. regional FTAs. In particular, we invite journalists to submit articles that explore the following themes/questions: (1) Do regional FTAs complement or compete with multilateral liberalization under the WTO? (2) Are the TPP and RCEP competitive or complementary? (3) What are/will be the impact of regional integration on economic development in Asia? (4) What is the best way for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to liberalize their economies?
A panel of judges will select 25 finalists. Cash prizes will be awarded to one Winner, one First Runner-up, one Second Runner-up, and one Young Development Journalist of the Year (under age 30 as of 30 September 2013). All finalists will be invited to ADBI in Tokyo in November 2013 for a special DAJA forum and awards ceremony.
Please visit www.adbi.org/journalism.awards for more information and to register online. The deadline for submission of articles to DAJA 2013 is 30 September 2013.
Application guidelines: (1) Applicants must be verified by their Editor(s) as bona-fide journalists; (2) Journalists must be a citizen of one of ADB’s developing member countries; (3) Journalists who were invited to Tokyo to participate in DAJA 2012 are NOT qualified to enter this year’s competition; and (4) ADBI must receive article submissions by 30 September 2013.
www.adbi.org/journalism.awards/