The
Dubai Award was established in 1995 under the directive of late Sheikh
Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the United Nations International
Conference that convened in Dubai between 19 – 22 November. 914
participants from 95 countries met to recognize best practices with
positive impact on improving the living environment. H.H. Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
U.A.E. and the Ruler of Dubai and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Industry and
Chairman of Dubai Municipality have continued to support this Award.
The
Award reflects the policy and commitment of Dubai Government and the
United Arab Emirates towards sustainable development of human
settlements and protection of the environment on the basis of mutual
international cooperation.
INTRODUCTION
Best
Practices are outstanding contributions to improving the living
environment. They are defined by the United Nations and the
international community at large as successful initiatives which:
- Have a demonstrable and tangible impact on improving people's quality of life;
- Are the result of effective partnerships between the public, private and civic sectors of society;
- Are socially, culturally, economically and environmentally sustainable.
Best Practices are promoted and used by the United Nations and the international community as a means of:
- Improving public policy based on what works;
- Raising awareness of decision-makers at all levels and of the public of potential solutions to common social, economic and environmental problems;
- Sharing and transferring knowledge, expertise and experience through networking and peer-to-peer learning.
Since
1995, numerous good and best practices have been collected from 140
countries, all of which are documented and disseminated through the best
practices database, which is a free online resource. At each cycle, an
independent committee of technical experts (Technical Advisory
Committee) identifies Good and Best Practices and prepares a shortlist
to be presented to an International Jury for selection of the award
winners. Twelve awards are given each cycle.
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