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    This document outlines the rules and regulations for the EMRC-Rabobank Project Incubator Award, which provides $10,000 to the most impactful economic and social agricultural project in local African communities. The award will be given at the AgriBusiness Forum 2009 in Cape Town. Eligible projects must be presented by forum participants and benefit an African community. The application process, selection criteria, and timelines are provided. Past winners of the award are also mentioned. The promoters of the award, EMRC and the Rabobank Foundation, are introduced

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    This document outlines the rules and regulations for the EMRC-Rabobank Project Incubator Award, which provides $10,000 to the most impactful economic and social agricultural project in local African communities. The award will be given at the AgriBusiness Forum 2009 in Cape Town. Eligible projects must be presented by forum participants and benefit an African community. The application process, selection criteria, and timelines are provided. Past winners of the award are also mentioned. The promoters of the award, EMRC and the Rabobank Foundation, are introduced

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    This document outlines the rules and regulations for the EMRC-Rabobank Project Incubator Award, which provides $10,000 to the most impactful economic and social agricultural project in local African communities. The award will be given at the AgriBusiness Forum 2009 in Cape Town. Eligible projects must be presented by forum participants and benefit an African community. The application process, selection criteria, and timelines are provided. Past winners of the award are also mentioned. The promoters of the award, EMRC and the Rabobank Foundation, are introduced

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    EMRC – Rabobank Project Incubator Award

    Rules & Regulations


    AgriBusiness Forum 2009
    14 - 17 June 2009, Cape Town, South Africa

    1. EMRC - RABOBANK PROJECT INCUBATOR AWARD – 10.000 USD

    To encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development in rural Africa, EMRC and Rabobank
    initiated the "EMRC – Rabobank Project Incubator Award", which will be presented to the project with the most
    effective economic and social impact on local communities, during the EMRC AgriBusiness Forum (Cape Town, 14
    - 17 June 2009).

    The winner will receive US$10.000 and the possibility of having a solid financial partner for his project.

    2. WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE EMRC - RABOBANK PROJECT INCUBATOR AWARD?

    Project Profile / Selection Criteria:


    • Application is open exclusively to participants of the AgriBusiness Forum 2009
    • At least one partner of the project must come from Africa (there are no gender or age requirements)
    • The contest is open to all sectors of economic activity
    • The project needs to have an impact on the development of the local community
    • The project spokesperson should have good communication skills

    3. SELECTION PROCESS

    • Candidates are invited to submit the application documents (application form and presentation), with their
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    complete contact details to: cg@emrc.be or fax: +32 2 626 1516 by the 20 of May 2009. After pre-selection,
    the Committee will announce the names and projects of candidates, and publish it in the international media.
    The nominees will be personally informed.
    • The pre-selected candidates will present their projects during the plenary session to an audience of potential
    partners and investors from Africa, Europe, and USA and beyond.
    • During the Gala Evening the winner will receive the US$10.000 Award.

    4. MILESTONES - PROJECT INCUBATOR AWARD

    During the Agribusiness Forum 2008 (June 08 - Rome, FAO), EMRC introduced the “Project Incubator Award” to
    encourage African entrepreneurs to present viable and commercial projects. During the presentation of the award,
    Mr Van Hedel confirmed that Rabobank would support the initiative with a prize of US$10.000 and the EMRC-
    Rabobank Project Incubator Award was born.

    In June 2008 the Award Winner was “Rwanda Coffee”, presented by Adries Mukashema & Michelle Shilling of
    CGIS, Rwanda.
    CGIS-NUR is a training and research centre of the National University of Rwanda, promoting knowledge and
    research in the field of satellite data and technologies related to Geographical Information Systems (GIS), to
    improve the management of Rwanda’s resources and contribute to local, regional, environmental and social
    development.

    In December 2008 at EMRC’s Africa Finance & Investment Forum the award was presented to Mr Augustin
    Yemene of MUPECI, a microfinance institution from Cameroon. A special award was also announced for the
    Mozdahir Energies Project, presented by Alexandre Carvalho, on the use of jatropha for rural development in South
    East Senegal.

    EMRC - Av. Louise 283 (b. 22) - 1050 Bruxelles - Belgique- +(32.2) 626.15.15  +(32.2) 626.15.16 info@emrc.be www.emrc.be
    Project Incubator winners from AFIF 2008 in Paris: Mr
    Augustin Yemene of Mupeci & Alexandre Carvalho of
    Mozdahir (left)

    Project Incubator winners from AgriBusiness Forum


    2008, FAO: Mrs Adries Mukashema & Mrs Michelle
    Shilling of CGIS, Rwanda

    5. ABOUT THE PROMOTERS

    EMRC

    An international association established in 1992 in Brussels, Belgium, EMRC promotes private sector development in
    Africa and encourages North-South economic relations through business events, economic missions and business
    development services. EMRC is composed of a network of entrepreneurs, financiers, consultants and officials from
    some 100 countries worldwide.

    RABOBANK FOUNDATION

    Committed to improving the lives of underprivileged and disadvantaged groups of people by providing them with the
    opportunity to live full and independent lives, Rabobank Foundation is active in the Netherlands and in developing
    countries. The support provided focuses on enabling the development of small co-operatives located in rural
    regions and is provided through donations, loans, trade financing and technical assistance. In line with Rabobank’s
    own co-operative background, Rabobank Foundation focuses on establishing co-operative savings and loan
    systems with small farm holders and producers organisations.

    AgriBusiness Forum 2009


    Empowering the Private Sector to Boost Productivity & Growth in Africa
    14 – 17 June, Cape Town, South Africa

    EMRC will hold its first AgriBusiness Forum in Africa in partnership with the Agricultural Business Chamber of
    South Africa, the FAO & Rabobank. The forum will look at the food crisis as an opportunity to increase production,
    in order to reverse the decades-long decline in investment in agriculture and secure a sustainable future for African
    food supplies. With the support of multinationals, research institutes, experts and donors, AgriBusiness Forum 09
    will present financing opportunities and discuss best practices. On-going projects and partnership ideas will be
    discussed during plenary sessions, workshops and one-on-one meetings.
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    The selected candidates of the EMRC-RABOBANK Project Incubator Award will present their projects on the 15
    of June at the Forum to an audience from Africa, USA, Europe and beyond. The winner will be announced during
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    the Gala Evening - Tuesday 16 June - in the presence of government officials, ambassadors, media and the
    business community. The winning project will receive US$10.000 from Rabobank.

    We welcome you to join our AgriBusiness Forum 2009 and to actively contribute to the full integration of the
    African Continent in the world economy as a true key player, by introducing a project to the committee.

    Contacts for Application:

    • EMRC International

    Caterina Giuliano – Project Manager


    E-mail: cg@emrc.be (candidates can send their applications by e-mail or fax)
    Tel:+32 2 626 1515 / 14 / 11 / Fax:+32 2 626 1516
    283 Avenue Louise,
    B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
    www.emrc.be

    EMRC - Av. Louise 283 (b. 22) - 1050 Bruxelles - Belgique- +(32.2) 626.15.15  +(32.2) 626.15.16 info@emrc.be www.emrc.be

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