SEED Awards 2013

Application Form
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SEED Awards, Gender Equality Award, and
Low Carbon Award
In 2013 SEED will make available up to:

* 2 SEED Gender Equality Awards to enterprises that are women-led or owned,
and prioritise gender equality or womens empowerment as a core objective. If you
want to be considered for this Award please be aware that the following eligibility
criteria must be met.

* 10 SEED Low Carbon Awards to enterprises that make significant contributions
to mitigating and/or adapting to climate change. If you want to be considered for
this Award please be aware that you must meet the following eligibility criteria.
(SEED Low Carbon Awards are only available for enterprises in Colombia, India,
Tanzania, Uganda and Viet Nam).

* 15 SEED Awards to enterprises in Ethiopia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia,
Tanzania and Uganda.

* 5 SEED Awards to enterprises in South Africa.

* 3 SEED Awards to enterprises in the provinces of Free State, Limpopo and
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Please tick a maximum of two boxes: *
I would like to be considered for the SEED Gender Equality Award, promoting
Women-led Enterprises (SEED standard eligibility criteria plus one additional
gender criterion apply)
I would like to be considered for the SEED Low Carbon Awards, making
significant contributions to mitigating and/or adapting to climate change (SEED
standard eligibility criteria plus at least one additional climate change-related
criterion apply) (SEED Low Carbon Awards are only available for enterprises in
Colombia, India, Tanzania, Uganda and Viet Nam)
I would like to be considered for the SEED Awards (SEED standard eligibility
criteria apply)
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SECTION 1: Enterprise Summary
1a. Enterprise Overview
1. Enterprise title/name *
2. Please select the main region in which the enterprise is located *
Africa Asia and the Pacific/West Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean Europe (non-EU Countries)
3.a. In which country does the enterprise mainly operate? *
For enterprises in SA: In which province(s) is the enterprise operating?
Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal
Limpopo Mpumalanga Northern Cape North West
3.b. Does the enterprise also operate in other countries? (max. 2)
4. In which sector(s) does the enterprise work? (max. 3)
Arts, crafts, culture
Agriculture
Biodiversity
Ecosystems management and conservation
Education and training
Energy
Fisheries/aquaculture
Forestry
'Green household and consumer products
Health and social services
Information and communications technologies
Microenterprise development (microcredit, business and marketing consulting, financing)
Research and advocacy
Tourism
Waste management
Water and sanitation
Other (max. 75 characters)
Western Cape
Please select...
Please select... Please select...
click for region details
click for country details
4.a. Is the enterprise contributing to:
Helping communities to adapt to climate change (Climate change adaptation)
Both of the above
Neither of the above
I am not sure what these terms mean
I do not believe climate change is taking place in my region
4.b. How does the product or service offered by the enterprise help to mitigate climate change /
How does the enterprise help others to mitigate of climate change?
(max. 650 characters)
4.c. Does the enterprise keep and measure Green House Gas emissions and savings?
(max. 650 characters)
We are not sure how to measure Green House Gas emissions and savings

4.d. Which low carbon technologies or renewable energy products is the enterprise using
or marketing? (max. 650 characters)
Reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions (Climate change mitigation)
4.e. Are the product, service and related processes made energy and resource efficient?
(max. 650 characters)

4.f. Which, if any, recyclable/waste materials does the enterprise use in production or in other
parts of its operation? (max. 650 characters)


4.g. How does the product/service offered by the enterprise help communities or consumers
to adapt to climate change? (max. 650 characters)
4.h. Is the product/service targeted on a single community or region, or does it have potential
for wider application? (max. 650 characters)
4.i. Which climatic effect(s) does the enterprise and its product/service aim to adapt to?
(max. 650 characters)
4.j. How does the enterprise build the capacity of communities or consumers to adapt to
climate change and reduce their vulnerability to extreme effects of climate change, including
climate variability and climatic extremes? (max. 650 characters)
4.k. How do you access knowledge and technical resources to provide a product/service that
builds resilience to climate change? Does the enterprise itself have an expert in adaptation to
climate change among its staff? (max. 650 characters)
5. Does the enterprise operate mainly in:
Rural areas
Urban areas
Both


6. Describe the enterprise (max. 200 words), making linkages to the sectors ticked in
Question 4 * (max. 1300 characters)
6.a. How is the enterprise enabling gender equity and womens leadership?
(tick all that apply)
The budget for the enterprise addresses womens and mens differing needs for financial
support
Use quotas to ensure women are included in the management committees or Board of
Directors of the enterprise
Provide enabling measures such as child care so women can participate in the
enterprise more easily
Use facilitators who are trained in gender sensitivity who can encourage women to speak
out in groups with both men and women
Not applicable
Other. Please describe (max. 1300 characters):

6.b. How does the enterprise promote gender equity and womens leadership within
the community? (tick all that apply)
Explicitly assess and respond to the unique needs of women in communities to ensure
they can advance sustainable development in their community (e.g. access to markets,
provision of public amenities, information through channels that are commonly used by
women as well as men)
Provide training that is not often available or accessible to women to help them advance
in the public domain or workplace (e.g. computer use, financial management, public
speaking, etc.)
Address limited rights (to land, property, credit, natural resources, etc.) that hinder
sustainable development for them and the community at large
Promote access to education for girls
Not applicable
Other. Please describe (max. 1300 characters):
7.a. Does the enterprise work closely with any of the SEED Initiatives Partners,
Supporters and/or Associates?
Yes
No
If yes: With whom and in which capacity? (max. 500 characters)

7.b. Are local partners involved in the planning and set-up of the enterprise?
Yes
No
If yes: Who and in which capacity? (max. 500 characters)

7.c. Are local partners engaged in operating the enterprise?
Yes
No
If yes: Who and in which capacity? (max. 500 characters)
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8. Have you applied for other awards and in which year?
Award
Ashden Awards
Ashoka
BBC/Newsweek/Shell World Challenge
Equator Initiative
Schwab Foundation
SEED Initiative
Skoll Awards
Whitley Fund for Nature
World Bank Development Marketplace
BiD Challenge
Year Received Award
Yes No
Other
Other
Other
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
1b. Information about applicant and partners
9. Please provide details of the organisation applying
Name of organisation: *

Type of organisation (max. 3): *
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community-based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research Institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it: *
Not for profit
For profit

Is it women-led or owned? *
Yes
No

What is the role of your organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters) *

Is your organisation leading the enterprise? If not, please state the name of the
organisation leading the enterprise
Yes No
If no, the leading organisation is (max. 200 characters):
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
more info
Does your organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for your organisation (max. 350 characters) *

Title of contact person:
First name: * Last name: *
Gender: *
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position: *
Address: *
City: * Postcode: *
Country: *
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address: *
Website (URL):
10. Please provide details of partner organisations in the enterprise.
The partner organisations below should be working closely with the applicant in the start-up phase.
If selected as a SEED Winner, representatives from each of the partner organisations would be
expected to be involved in the capacity building support and in-country workshop.

Partner 1*
Name of partner: *

Type of organisation (max. 3 options): *
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it: *
Not for profit
For profit
Is it woman-led or owned? *
Yes
No

What is the role of this organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters): *

Is this organisation leading the enterprise?
Yes No
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
more info
Does your organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for your organisation (max. 350 characters) *

Title of contact person:
First name: * Last name: *
Gender: *
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position: *
Address: *
City: * Postcode: *
Country: *
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address: *
Website (URL):
Partner 2*
Name of partner: *

Type of organisation (max. 3 options): *
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it: *
Not for profit
For profit
Is it woman-led or owned? *
Yes
No

What is the role of this organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters): *

Is this organisation leading the enterprise?
Yes
No
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
more info
Does this organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for the organisation (max. 350 characters): *

Title of contact person:
First name: * Last name: *
Gender: *
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position: *
Address: *
City: * Postcode: *
Country: *
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address: *
Website (URL):
If the enterprise has more than 2 additional partners, please use
the additional forms provided in Appendix 5
SECTION 2: Enterprise Details
2a. Innovation and growth
11. When did the enterprise start being developed? *
Not yet started
Within the past year
One to three years ago
Three to five years ago
Five to ten years ago
More than ten years ago

12. Where did the idea come from? (max. 950 characters)

13.a. In what ways is the business entrepreneurial? (max. 350 characters) *

13.b. Provide a short summary of the business model (max. 950 characters) *

14. In what ways is the enterprise innovative? (max. 350 characters) *
15. Is the enterprise introducing or developing a new technology or production process?
If yes, which type? (tick all that apply)
No
Yes: Agriculture (for example, includes new techniques for cultivation and
propagation, irrigation, crop fertilisation, etc.). Describe briefly
(max. 500 characters):
Yes: Energy: includes solar, biogas, wind, etc. Describe briefly
(max. 500 characters):
Yes: Manufacturing: includes food and textile processing and production.
Describe briefly (max. 500 characters):
Yes: Provision of basic services; e.g. household energy, sanitation and
water supply. Describe briefly (max. 500 characters)
Yes: Information and communications technologies. Describe briefly
(max. 500 characters):
Yes: New certification and codes of practice Describe briefly
(max. 500 characters):
Yes: Other. Describe briefly (max. 500 characters):

16. How is the enterprise expected to expand and/or grow over the next 5 years in ways
that will produce: a) economic, b) social and c) environmental benefits?
(max. 1300 characters) *

17. In order to increase future impacts, what are the most urgent needs for the
enterprise? (max. 650 characters)
2b. Social, environmental and business targets
Over the next 5 years, what are the most important MEASURABLE targets for each
area of the enterprise's triple bottom line" (social, environmental, business)?
Here are some examples of targets for each:

Social targets

Provide skills training to 100
women;
Build a community fund of
$10,000 from enterprise profits,
to be used for microcredit;
The needs of men and
women in the community
needs are assessed equitably;
Create 30 new jobs in the
community.
Environmental targets

800 square kilometres
established as a marine
protected area;
1 million cisterns built for
water management;
15,000 native species
planted for sustainable
harvesting.
Business targets

Generate monthly
revenues of $5,000 for the
initiative;
Contracts signed with 15
international clients /
customers.

18.a. Please state the enterprise's top social target (max. 350 characters)

18.b. Please indicate approximately the percentage of this target that has already
been achieved:
0% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 30% 30% - 40% 40% - 50%
50% - 60% 60% - 70% 70% - 80% 80% - 90% 90% - 100%

18.c. Please provide a short note describing in more detail what the enterprise has
accomplished this past year on this target (max. 650 characters)
(more info)
(more info)
19.a. Please state the enterprises top environmental target (max. 350 characters)

19.b. Please indicate approximately what percentage of this target the enterprise has
already achieved:
0% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 30% 30% - 40% 40% - 50%
50% - 60% 60% - 70% 70% - 80% 80% - 90% 90% - 100%

19.c. Please provide a short note describing in more detail what the enterprise has
accomplished this past year on this target (max. 650 characters)

20.a. Please state the top business target (max. 350 characters)

20.b. Please indicate approximately what percentage of this target the enterprise has
already achieved:
0% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 30% 30% - 40% 40% - 50%
50% - 60% 60% - 70% 70% - 80% 80% - 90% 90% - 100%

20.c. Please provide a short note describing in more detail what the enterprise has
accomplished this past year on this (max. 650 characters)
2c. Social, environmental and business impacts
Social impacts within local communities, including economic benefits for the
community (economic benefits to the enterprise are covered later)

21. What will be the main economic impacts of the enterprise for the community?
(max. 650 characters) *

21.a. If applicable, please highlight any specific economic impacts on women in the
community (max. 650 characters)

22.a. Is the enterprise generating income for people in the community?
Yes
No

22.b. How much income is approximately being generated, per person, per year in USD,
or in the local currency?

22.c. How many people are making a full-time living solely from jobs in the enterprise or
the sale of products and services from this enterprise?
none
1 - 5
5 - 10
Over 10: Approximately how many?
23. If people in the local community make some, but not all, of their a living only from the
sale of products or services from the enterprise, what are their other sources of income?
(tick all that apply).
Revenues from their own sales of other products and services (fishery or farm produce,
crafts, tour guiding etc)
A full time job outside of the enterprise
A part time job outside of the enterprise
Other family members receiving income
Remittances from family members living in other countries
Grant(s) from foundations or development agencies for other projects or activities
Investors in other business activities
Loan(s) for other business activities
Other

24. Which of the following other benefits are intended to come to the local community as
a result of the enterprise? (tick all that apply) *
Improved access to basic education
Improved access to health care and social services
Establishment of community groups (e.g. women's or youth groups)
Provision of new or alternative livelihoods in general
Provision of new or alternative livelihoods for women
Improvement in community members' sense of self-worth
Increased local community visibility to government decision makers
Provision of basic services (water, energy)
Access to technology
Protection of local cultures, traditional knowledge
Strengthening of local governance
Strengthening recognition of communitys rights
Increased international visibility, recognition for the community
Other. Describe briefly (max. 150 characters):
25. Does the enterprise provide skills development or training? If yes, which type?
(tick all that apply)
No
Yes: Technology skills (solar, water, sanitation, waste management technologies, ICTs,
etc)
Yes: Land and resource management skills (farms, fisheries, forests)
Yes: Business management skills (microenterprise development, marketing skills)
Yes: Community development process skills (e.g. consultation, conflict resolution)
Yes: Health and social services skills
Yes: Manufacturing, food processing skills
Yes: Hospitality industry skills (tourism, food services, etc.)
Yes: Other (max. 200 characters)

26. How many people in the communities have participated from skills training provided?
None at present 1 10 11 25 26 50
51 100 101 200 More than 200

27. What percentage of those trained are women?
0% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 30% 30% - 40% 40% - 50%
50% - 60% 60% - 70% 70% - 80% 80% - 90% 90% - 100%

28. What percentage of those trained are youth (between the ages of 14-25)?
0% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 30% 30% - 40% 40% - 50%
50% - 60% 60% - 70% 70% - 80% 80% - 90% 90% - 100%


Environmental impact

29. What will be the main environmental benefits of the enterprise? Please include any
gender aspects if applicable (max. 650 characters) *
30. Which other environmental benefits are expected to come from the enterprise?
(tick all that apply)
Improved household air quality
Improved air quality in urban environment
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (climate change mitigation)
Access to clean water
Improved coastal marine environment
Reduction of waste going to local landfill or garbage dumps
Protection of local biodiversity
Protection of local ecosystems (forests, wetlands, watersheds etc.)
Reduction in land degradation from poor farming practices
Expansion of urban green spaces (parks, etc.)
Improved water quality
Other. Describe briefly (max. 150 characters)

31. How is it ensured that no negative environmental impacts are generated by the
enterprise? (tick all that apply)
Helping with community environmental education and awareness-raising
Agreeing on rules, codes of practice within the community
Following guidelines for stewardship and certification schemes (e.g., for organic produce,
"green" labels)
Establishing relationships with technical and research partners to oversee environmental
impacts
Putting in place appropriate resource and waste management practices
Other. Describe briefly (max. 150 characters)

Business impact
32. How is the enterprise financed and how will it be financed in the future?
(tick all that apply)
Source of financing
Grants from foundations, development
assistance agencies
Partners contributing funding
Donations from individuals
Bank loans
Other line of credit
Investors
Sales of products and services
No financing needed: Enterprise runs on in-kind
support from all involved
Other. Please describe (max. 200 characters)
Now In 3 years from now
33. Does the manager/coordinator of this enterprise make a living from it?
Yes
No, but should be able to within a year
No, but should be able to within one to three year
No, but should be able to in three years or more
Not applicable

34. If it is not possible to make a living solely from the sale of products or services from
the enterprise, what other sources of income/revenue allow the manager/coordinator to
run the enterprise? (tick all that apply).
A full time job within the agency or organisation supporting the enterprise
A full time job outside of the enterprise
A part time job outside of the enterprise
Consultancies
Other family members receiving income
Revenues from the sale of other products and services
Remittances from family members living in other countries
Grant(s)from foundations or development agencies for other projects
Investors for other business activities
Loan(s) for other business activities
Other
2d. Managing the enterprise
35. Please indicate each of the following business and other management factors that are
available or in place. Tick one box only for each factor. Only 5 most important factors can
be ticked.
This factor
is:
Available
or in place
Partially
available or
in place
Absent
Not
applicable/
relevant
The most important factor
in successfully managing
the enterprise
Leadership of the
enterprise is secure
Support of the key
partners
Concept has been tested
and validated by others
Access to the technology
needed
Business plan
Business management
skills
Access to courses for
business management
training
Funding to support
business management
training
Financing for the
enterprise
Access to investors
Access to international aid
or project financing
Securing loans/lines of
credit from financial
institutions
Marketing strategies
This factor
is:
Available
or in place
Partially
available or
in place
Absent
Not
applicable/
relevant
The most important factor
in successfully managing
the enterprise
Access to markets
Ability to meet market
demand
Certification through a
recognised certification
scheme
Risk management plan
Short term and longer
term benefits that the
enterprise will provide to
the local community
have been identified
Ability to provide
environmental education
and/or awareness-raising
in the community
Strong indication of market
demand
Endorsement by and/or
involvement of local
government (village/
community councils)
Collaboration with partners
or other organisations that
have good standing in the
community
Involvement of local
associations e.g. farmers'
association
Involvement of local
schools and/or training
facilities
Community members have
appropriate knowledge and
skills
Courses available for
training people in the local
community
Available
or in place
Partially
available or
in place
Absent
Not
applicable/
relevant
The most important factor
in successfully managing
the enterprise
Funding available to
support training
people in the local
community
Involvement of research
partners and technical
experts
Recognition by the local
community of the need for
environmental protection/
restoration
Environmental monitoring
and enforcement
mechanisms at the local
level
Media interest
Endorsement by and/or
involvement of national
organisations
Endorsement by and/or
involvement of
international
organisations
Government
programmes available
for community
development
Government
programmes available
for small business
development
Clear government
regulations and
guidance for business,
including import/export
regulations
National legislation/
regulations and guidance
for environmental
protection and
conservation
Political stability and
security of the country
Good governance in the
country (anticorruption in
public, private sectors)
This factor
is:
36. Is there anything else of importance you wish to add?
SECTION 3: Confidentiality and Disclaimer
I agree that the contact details in my submission may be shared with others.
(Please note that this will mean that SEED will share your details with other
possible funders and interested parties.
I agree that the information provided in my application (except contact details) may be
used by SEED for research purposes and may constitute part of a published report. *
I agree that I will support SEEDs research programme by providing information about
the progress of the enterprise. SEED may contact me in this regard. *
I understand and accept that if this application is short-listed, more details will be
requested by SEED, including a draft business plan and references. *
I agree that if the application is successful and we receive a SEED Award the information
contained in the application will be made public. *
SECTION 4: Other
How did you hear about the SEED Awards? (max. 4)
One of our partners
SEED Partner
SEED Supporter
Radio
Local NGO
Local government
Previous SEED Winner
SEEDs website
SEED Associate
SEED Newsletter
Other. Please specify (max. 30 characters)

I would like to receive the quarterly SEED newsletter
Yes
No

I have in the past utilised the tools for social and environmental entrepreneurs, available
on the SEED website (http://www.seedinit.org/en/entrepreneur-support/support-tooIs.htmI).
Yes
No

I am interested in sharing my experience and knowledge with other entrepreneurs,
through the SEED/IISD/CEC Entrepreneurs Toolkit (www.entrepreneurstoolkit.org).
Yes
No

My internet connection is of good quality and I am able to participate in webinars
(in courses that are provided virtually via the Internet).*
Yes
No
more info
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Thank you very much for applying to the 2013 SEED Awards.

Please note that if you are shortlisted, we will ask you to provide:


* a draft business plan
* a letter from each partner explaining their role and their relationship to
the applicant
* three external references
* photographs and any other relevant visual material to help us to picture
your partnership
* applicants to the SEED Gender Equality Award evidence that the
enterprise is women-led or women owned, such as a copy of any
registration or tax report




Once you have completed the application form, please send your
application to the SEED Awards at seedawards2013@seedinit.org via
email. You will receive an email shortly to confirm that we received your
application.
END OF FORM: Thank You
Appendix 1: Eligibility Criteria
SEED welcomes innovative ideas from any enterprise in a developing or emerging economy, which is working in
partnership with others to generate economic, environmental and social benefits. SEED's independent
International Jury of experts selects Award Winners, those enterprises that have the greatest promise of making
substantial improvements in poverty eradication and environmental sustainability while contributing to a greener
economy.

Proposals which do not fulfil ALL the eligibility criteria below should not be submitted.

SEED Award Winners must:

a) demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation
The activities covered by the enterprise described in the application should be entrepreneurial and innovative, for
example delivering new services to communities locally or regionally, bringing a new product to market, or
developing a new, effective and financially sustainable way of delivering environmental and social benefits.

b) deliver economic, social and environmental benefits
SEED expects applications from enterprises working in many different sectors. Any application will be considered
as long as it fulfils these eligibility criteria and therefore has the potential to contribute towards the internationally
agreed goals of the UNs Millennium Declaration and/or the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. The enterprise
should integrate economic, social and environmental aspects into the business model. SEED is looking for that can
make a significant contribution to sustainable development by delivering:
social benefits such as community organisation, empowerment and employment, health or education benefits,
or access to essential services; and
environmental benefits such as reduced carbon emissions, waste or pollution, or protecting biodiversity and
ecosystems; and
economic benefits including income generation for the.leading partners.

SEED will also be looking at the integration of components that respect and advance gender equity and balance.

c) intention and potential to become financially sustainable
Applicants should be able to explain how the enterprise will be financially viable in the long term; it should have a
sound business rationale. SEED can help winners to develop their ideas but a draft business plan should be already
in place.

d) a partnership between different stakeholder groups
SEED is looking for sustainable development solutions which are created through different types of organisations or
stakeholders working together in partnership. To be eligible, this means the enterprise must involve at least three
different partners, from different stakeholder groups, which have already agreed to work together.

e) locally driven or locally led
Local partner/s should be fully engaged in and have the prospect of benefitting from the enterprise, which
should reflect the expertise, interests, and commitments of the local communities.

f) potential for scale up or significant replication
The partners should have ambitions for growth and strong potential for increased impact on the ground, either through
growth of the enterprise and/or replication elsewhere. Award winners usually also have the potential to serve as
inspiration to others. The needs of the enterprise should fit well with the kinds of support SEED can offer.

g) in the early stages of implementation
The enterprise has to be in the set-up phase and in the early stages of implementation. There should be proof of
concept with evidence of some early impact.

SEED seeks applications that reflect innovative, forward-thinking, and realistic ideas for new products and services.
Enterprises which are currently being formed and are in the early stages of implementation are eligible for the SEED
Award. Partners should have agreed in principle to work together, even if there are no formal agreements yet in place.
It is of interest for the SEED Award whether enterprises have already attracted partial or full funding. The main aim
of SEED and its partners is to assist with the difficult transition from start-up to establishment.

The enterprise should have a draft business plan, but will only be asked to submit the plan if shortlisted. Winning
enterprises will demonstrate a good business rationale and give strong indications of significant economic,
environmental and social benefits in the future.

h) in a country with a developing or emerging economy
The enterprises activities must be taking place in and benefiting communities in a country or countries with a
developing economy or economy in transition. A list of these can be found here.

To apply for the SEED Low Carbon Awards, enterprises, in addition to the above eight criteria, also need to:
* make significant contributions to mitigating and/or adapting to climate change. The enterprises activities
have to make significant contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation, for instance through the
reduction of emissions, the use of renewable energy sources or through activities that build climate-resilience.

To apply for the SEED Gender Equality Award, enterprises, in addition to the above eight criteria, also need
to be:
* run or owned by a woman or women and prioritise gender equality and/or womens empowerment as a
core objective.

Run or owned by a woman or women: SEED is seeking women-led or owned enterprises as a means to highlight
and support women entrepreneurs and innovators who are leading in the area of sustainable development.
(Evidence that the enterprise is women-led or women owned, such as any registration or tax report, will be requested
from shortlisted candidates for verification).

Prioritise gender equality and/or womens empowerment as a core objective(s): Enterprises must aim to meet
two of the four targets below:

1) explicitly assess and respond to the needs of women in communities where the enterprise is implemented;
2) engage women so that they participate in any decision-making processes in equal, or greater, proportion to men;
3) empower women to be central actors in the implementation of activities;
4) include other activities that strongly advance gender equality or womens empowerment.
Appendix 2: Eligible countries for a SEED Award
SEED accepts applications from initiatives that are based and benefit communities in a country (or countries) with an
emerging or developing economy, and is not an OECD member country or an EU Member State.

Africa
Asia and the
Pacific / West
Asia
Europe (non-EU
countries)
Latin America and
the Caribbean
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African
Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo, Democratic
Republic of
Congo, Republic of
Cte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Afghanistan
American Samoa
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
East Timor
Fiji
French Polynesia
Guam
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Korea,
Democratic
People's
Republic of
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's
Democratic
Republic
Lebanon
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nauru
Nepal
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Georgia
FYR Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Serbia
Ukraine
Anguilla
Antigua &
Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican
Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
St. Kitts and
Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent &
Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and
Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela
Africa
Europe (non-EU
countries)
Latin America and
the Caribbean
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sao Tom and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Niue
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestinian territories
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Qatar
Russian Federation
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
See previous page
See previous page
Asia and the
Pacific / West
Asia
Appendix 3: SEED Partners, Supporters and Associates


Partners
Supporters SEED Associates
United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
International Union for the
Conservation of Nature
(IUCN)
Conservation International
European Union
Germany: Federal Ministry
for Environment, Nature
Protection and Nuclear
Safety
Hisense
India: Ministry if Environment
and Forest
Netherlands: Ministry for
Agriculture, Nature and Food
Quality
South Africa: Independent
Development Trust
Spain: Ministerio de Asuntos
Exteriores y de Cooperacin
United Kingdom: Department
of Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs
United States of America:
Department of State
Belgium: Public Planning Service
on Sustainable Development
South Africa: Economic
Development Department
UN Women
Ashden Awards
Ashoka
Cornell International Institute
for Food, Agriculture, and
Development (CIIFAD)
E+Co
ERM Environmental
Resources Management
Fair Trade in Tourism South
Africa (FTTSA)
Global Village Energy
Partnership (GVEP)
International Institute for
Environment and
Development (IIED)
LEAD
The South African Breweries
Ltd.
UN Global Compact
University of California at
Berkeley
Whitley Fund for Nature
World Business Council on
Sustainable Development
Hogan Lovells
United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO)
Nexii
Flanders: Flanders International
Cooperation Agency
Appendix 4: Measurable Targets and the Triple Bottom Line


What are SMART targets?
SMART targets refer to an acronym built around the key characteristics of
meaningful targets, which can be very helpful in evaluating the quality of projects
proposed and carried out.

1. Specific targets should be single issue and express clearly what they want to
achieve (concrete, detailed, well defined)

2. Measurable it is necessary to be able to measure whether a target is being met,
or not (numbers, quantity, comparison)

3. Achievable - all targets should be achievable and attainable, and agreed upon
between partners

4. Realistic it should be possible to reach each target with the resources available?

5. Time key to target setting is estimating the time by which each target will have
been reached, allowing sufficient time to reach the goal, but not so long as to reduce
performance.


What is the meaning of Triple Bottom Line?
The triple bottom line relates to integration of the social and environmental impact
of an organisation's activities with its economic performance.
Name of partner:

Type of organisation (max. 3 options):
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it:
Not for profit
For profit
Is it woman-led or owned?
Yes
No

What is the role of this organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters):

Is this organisation leading the enterprise?
Yes
No
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
Partner 3
Appendix 5: Additional Partners
more info
Does this organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for the organisation (max. 350 characters):

Title of contact person:
First name: Last name:
Gender:
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position:
Address:
City: Postcode:
Country:
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address:
Website (URL):
Name of partner:

Type of organisation (max. 3 options):
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it:
Not for profit
For profit
Is it woman-led or owned?
Yes
No

What is the role of this organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters):

Is this organisation leading the enterprise?
Yes
No
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
Partner 4
more info
Does this organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for the organisation (max. 350 characters):

Title of contact person:
First name: Last name:
Gender:
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position:
Address:
City: Postcode:
Country:
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address:
Website (URL):
Partner 5
Name of partner:

Type of organisation (max. 3 options):
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it:
Not for profit
For profit
Is it woman-led or owned?
Yes
No

What is the role of this organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters):

Is this organisation leading the enterprise?
Yes
No
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
more info
Does this organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for the organisation (max. 350 characters):

Title of contact person:
First name: Last name:
Gender:
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position:
Address:
City: Postcode:
Country:
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address:
Website (URL):
Partner 6
Name of partner:

Type of organisation (max. 3 options):
Local NGO (non-governmental organisation)
International NGO
Community based organisation
Cooperative
Government
Research institution
Youth organisation
Business/company
Other

Is it:
Not for profit
For profit
Is it woman-led or owned?
Yes
No

What is the role of this organisation in the enterprise? (max. 350 characters):

Is this organisation leading the enterprise?
Yes
No
Youth Organisation: In line with the United Nations definition of "youth", youth constitutes individuals between the ages of 15-24
more info
Does this organisation provide funding and/or in-kind support? (max. 200 characters)

Benefits for the organisation (max. 350 characters):

Title of contact person:
First name: Last name:
Gender:
Female
Male
Is the leader of the enterprise between
the ages of 15-24?
Yes
No
Position:
Address:
City: Postcode:
Country:
Telephone landline: Telephone mobile:
Fax: Email address:
Website (URL):