It's often thought that most of the innovation seen online is the result of initiatives from the developed world. However, at the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) +10 Review meeting in Paris, awards were presented for eight Global Champions who best combined eContent with creativity. Many of the winners were from developing nations. All of the 200 digital products considered had already been World Summit Award (WSA) winners in previous years. WSA has been awarding the world's best content developers on a biennial basis since 2003. The Global champions were chosen because they showed quality content's potential to foster a global knowledge society. The eight categories and the winning products were selected by an international experts jury. Check them out online and be inspired. eHealth & Environment - mPedigree: The mPedigree Network in Africa partners with telecoms, pharmaceutical industry associations and technology companies to empower African consumers to protect themselves from the tragedies caused by pharmaceutical counterfeiting. Through the use of item-unique coding of medicines and a text message verification, consumers can be assured that medicines are genuine. eLearning & Education - Eureka.in: This is a 3D animated product that helps students learn science and mathematics. Created by Gujarat-based Designmate, Eureka.in is used in schools worldwide. Experience Eureka.in through free videos at www.designmate.com/eureka_video.aspx or through free smartphone apps. eEntertainment & Games - Mini Mundi Tamagotchi: This virtual planet helps kids learn about recycling. Depending on how well it is cared for with the 16 games available, the planet starts growing and becoming abundant in flora, fauna, natural resources and funny creatures. It was developed by MilknCookies in Guatemala. eGovernment & Institutions - eAnnual Report: In Estonia, the Center of Registrars and Information Systems enables entrepreneurs to submit annual reports in XBRL format via the e-reporting environment of the e-Business Registry Company Registration Portal. By creating a uniform e-reporting environment, the entry and submission of data became more convenient for companies. eCulture & Heritage - Twelve Canoes: Created by “Wanted Digital,” and residing at www.12canoes.com.au, this is an immersive digital experience based around twelve visual “poems” describing and illustrating many aspects of the culture of the Yolngu people of Ramininging in Arnhem Land, Australia. eScience & Technology - Videolectures.net: Sponsored by the Jozef Stefan Institute in Slovenia, Videolectures.net offers free access to video lectures presented by scholars and scientists at important events with the aim of sharing such information with the public. Topics from astronomy to technology are featured. The majority of the lectures are in English. eBusiness & Commerce - KIVA Microfinance: Through Kiva.org, the world's first person-to-person lending marketplace for the poor, anyone can make a direct loan of as little as $25. By doing so they contribute to a vital influx of capital to the developing world where most of the poor are self-employed entrepreneurs. eInclusion & Participation - Deaf Planet: Produced in partnership with the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf, at www.deafplanet.com deaf and hearing children can journey together in an engaging cultural experience. Children play trivia games and participate in educational activities while learning about Deaf culture.
