for its contribution to a sustainable development based on the strengthening of democracy, tolerance and citizen participation, by producing and disseminating qualitative information through a network of local radio stations and by promoting professional ethics in the media world

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for the effectiveness of their efforts to combat the isolation faced by human rights defenders around the world, for the support and protection that they offer them, and for their continuing advocacy in favour of an international plan of action for human rights, which is an essential condition for development.

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for the strength of his vision and the courage of his convictions on the subject of governance in Africa, and for the originality of his campaigns in Mali by which, through a participatory process of decentralization and the organization of transparent elections, he has succeeded in creating an environment conducive to a better public administration and increased stability, two conditions that are crucial for development.  

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for their pioneering role in giving disadvantaged producers and workers in the developing world the opportunity to participate directly and at fair trade conditions in international trade, through a system of certification, producer support, business facilitation, and consumer education.

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for its innovative approach to environmental protection, which brings together economic, ecological and social concerns in a realistic vision of sustainable development, benefiting local populations as well as the entire planet

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for its commitment to the rule of law as a precondition for the development of the civil society, and for its contribution towards a global vision of development including the dignity of every individual, particularly in the case of women and children, who are the most vulnerable.

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for the vital role it is playing in the implementation of agrarian reform in Brazil, thus enabling the most destitute of Brazilians to be set back on their feet through a return to the land, at the same time giving them a new purpose in life and rediscovered dignity.

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for its exemplary dedication in the area of mutual support and community development, and for the effectiveness of its action in the area of the prevention of, and follow-up work on Aids in Uganda.

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for its recognition of the role of women in the development process, and the originality of a system of financial loans contributing to the improvement of the social and material condition of women in rural environments, and their families.  

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for its contribution to development, education and the improvement of living conditions of the disadvantaged sections of its country's population. Non-violence, a respect for human rights and multiracial cooperation sum up succinctly the aims of the Kagiso Trust's activities

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for its ongoing efforts aimed at the training of rural workers, and providing appropriate technology transfer to their advantage.

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for the originality and effectiveness of its action aiming to support a network of young researchers in less-developed countries, playing an active part in the advancement of these countries, particularly in the field of food resources.

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for his scientific career which has led him to develop a vaccine against rinderpest, the use of which should culminate in the elimination of this scourge and thus improve the living conditions of the peoples of less-developed countries.

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President of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, for his highly effective action aimed at encouraging local communities to take control of their own development

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for his contribution to the spread of adult literacy.

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for its contribution to the qualitative and quantitative improvement of food production throughout the world

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