Naa Sika Is Wsa Winner 2021
Salzburg, 7th February 2022.
Modern technology combined with a social cause and smart content not only solves problems, but it also enhances equality, information access and inclusion. The WSA Winners 2021 provide a meaningful selection of worldwide content-driven applications contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs – 40 solutions from 29 countries have been awarded by an international jury.
The winners of 2021 demonstrate how content-driven 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.
Given that WSA had nominations from almost 100 UN member states, there were an estimated 8000 projects and products under consideration, and they have been chosen to be among the 40 most outstanding!
STATEMENT PROF: PETER A. BRUCK – WSA CHAIRMEN:
The WSA Winners combine two major focus points - the commitment to the UN SDGs and solving societies 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 2021 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.“
WSA Chairman Prof. Peter A. Bruck states.
STATEMENT WSA GRAND JURY MEMBER AND NATIONAL EXPERT SACHI WICKRAMAGE, AUSTRALIA:
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.
ABOUT WSA GLOBAL CONGRESS:
Naa Sika will be recognised at the WSA Global Congress 2022, in front of an international audience, Naa Sika will receive their Award in the Inclusion and Empowerment at the WSA Global Congress 2022, from March 22-24, 2022. The WSA Global Congress is an international networking and learning event for those interested in using digital technology to achieve the 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.
ABOUT WSA
WSA was founded in 2003 by Austria in the framework of the UN World Summit on Information Society. WSA is a global initiative recognising 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 recognised quality seal for digital innovation.
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