WSIS Prizes
WSIS Prizes is an annual Prize run by International Telecommunication Union (ITU), covering Recognizes ICT-for-development projects that advance the WSIS Action Lines and the SDGs. in Global. This directory records 5 results in 2026.
| Organizer | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Award type | Prize |
| Region | Global |
| Categories | Digital; Telecom; Innovation |
| Eligibility | Completed projects or major phases with measurable impact under one of 18 WSIS Action Line categories |
| Entry fee | Not disclosed |
| Judging | Expert group nominates; public online vote; expert group picks one winner per category from the top 5 |
| Entry window | December to March |
| Announcement month | July |
| Official website | https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktaking/Prizes/2026 |
| Results recorded | 5 |
| Year | Category | Result | Company | Product | Source number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity building | Winner | APNIC Foundation | Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (BCAP) | [1] | |
| E-agriculture | Winner | China Unicom | IoT Empowering Smart Agriculture Irrigation | [1] | |
| E-government | Winner | Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of Indonesia | Rumah Pendidikan | [1] | |
| E-science | Winner | Kobo | KoboToolbox | [1] | |
| Role of governments and stakeholders | Winner | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission | ASEAN 5G Skills Framework and Capacity Development Platform | [1] |
Frequently asked questions
Who runs WSIS Prizes?
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
How are winners chosen?
Expert group nominates; public online vote; expert group picks one winner per category from the top 5
When are results announced?
July
Award organizers
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Sources
- WSIS Prizes — programme sourcehttps://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-07-09-WSIS-Prizes.aspx