ABSTRACT

Prize giving has grown exponentially, with agencies like the World Bank and USAID using them to help solve critical development challenges in low-income countries. This paper draws on findings from a DFID programme that has been experimenting with a suite of global prizes, including in Ghana, Kenya, and Nepal. The paper reflects on prizes used to deliver social change: where they work, why, and for whom. We find that development impact can be enhanced when prizes are not implemented alone. Complementary support is often necessary to help innovators participate, overcome barriers, and support innovation that leads to social change.

中文翻译：

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谁赢？关于利用创新奖实现社会变革以造福最贫困人口的经验教训

摘要

颁奖活动呈指数级增长，世界银行和美国国际开发署等机构利用它们来帮助解决低收入国家的关键发展挑战。本文借鉴了 DFID 项目的调查结果，该项目一直在尝试一系列全球奖项，包括在加纳、肯尼亚和尼泊尔。该论文反映了用于实现社会变革的奖项：他们在哪里工作、为什么以及为谁工作。我们发现，如果不单独实施奖品，可以增强发展影响。补充支持通常是必要的，以帮助创新者参与、克服障碍并支持导致社会变革的创新。