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DAJA 2008 Winners

DAJA 2008 Winners

First Row (Sitting) from Left
Rina Saeed Khan (Pakistan), Sahana Singh (India), Meghana Dhoke (India), Masahiro Kawai (ADBI Dean), Mallika Aryal (Nepal), Main Uddin Khazawa (Bangladesh), Deepa Anappara (India)

Second Row (Standing) from Left
Monzurul Huq, (DAJA Judge), Zhu Yan (People's Republic of China), Yamani Zaky (Indonesia), Roel Landingin (Philippines), Alexander Pabico (Philippines), Suvendrini Kakuchi (DAJA Judge), Yoshio Murakami (DAJA Judge), Anthony Rowley (DAJA Presiding Judge)

Twenty-five journalists from 13 developing countries in Asia have been selected by a distinguished panel of judges as finalists for the 2008 Developing Asia Journalism Awards and Workshop, organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Institute.

The countries represented this year among the finalists are the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Thailand, Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

Meet the Special Prize winners and the Category winners.

Special Prizes Category

Development Journalist of the Year
Name:

Meghana Dhoke, India
Story title:

Jo hai, Vo hai
Description:

A look at social, economic and political issues on the border between China and India.

Young Development Journalist of the Year
Name:

Mallika Aryal, Nepal
Story title:

Revisiting a multi-purpose Melamchi
Description:

Due to water shortages, experts have proposed adding a hydropower and irrigation component to a 30-year water project in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Environment Category

Winner
Name:

Yamani Zaky, Indonesia
Story title:

Water hunters: The causes and impact of privatization in Bandung, Indonesia
Description:

The failings of the privatization system have resulted in a lack of clean water, forcing local residents to hunt for precious commodity.

Runner-up
Name:

Rina Saeed Khan, Pakistan
Story title:

Saving Sonmiani
Description:

With the help of international NGOs, the fishermen of Sonmiani Bay strive to protect their natural resources and save the mangrove forests for their children.
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Governance Category

Winner
Name:

Alexander Pabico, Philippines
Story title:

People power thrives in Naga City
Description:

Naga is at the forefront in implementing the UN Millennium Development Goals in the Philippines thanks to the active involvement of local citizens' groups.

Runner-up
Name:

Main Uddin Khazawa, Bangladesh
Story title:

Bangladesh Agriculture still Trapped in Ad-Hoc Policies
Description:

Bangladesh struggles to feed its increasing population as food security remains elusive and farmland depletion goes unaddressed.
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Regional Integration Category

Winner
Name:

Deepa Anappara, India
Story title:

Studies in Isolation: The Schools of Ahmedabad
Description:

Ethnic differences are building imaginary borders that are denying children an education.

Runner-up
Name:

Zhu Yan, People’s Republic of China
Story title:

Bird flu: A problem for developing nations only?
Description:

The countries most likely to be adversely affected by the bird flu virus are the ones with the least resources.
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Infrastructure Category

Winner
Name:

Sahana Singh, India
Story title:

Can Gwalior Show the Way to Asian Cities?
Description:

Women are at the forefront of educating slums on water and sanitation projects, raising awareness through advocacy, information and education.

Runner-up
Name:

Roel Landingin, Philippines
Story title:

Bids sans caps. Tied loans favor foreign contractors
Description:

Cost overruns and project delays in ODA projects in the Philippines are linked to an absence of caps on bids, tied loans and conditions by lenders.
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