[open-economics] Yourtopia is a FINALIST in the WB Apps4Dev

[Guo Xu]

Hi folks,

I'm delighted to tell you that we have been chosen as a finalist among
107 eligible submissions.

We are invited to the awards ceremony held at the WB HQ in DC on April
14th. They are paying for the flight and three nights in DC.
Unfortunately, I will be on fieldwork in India at that time - would
anyone else be willing to go? How about you Dirk?

Really happy that this worked out well!

Guo

On 28 March 2011 15:50,  <apps4dev at worldbank.org> wrote:
> Dear Guo
>
> We are delighted to invite you to participate in the awards ceremony of the
> Apps for Development competition. The awards ceremony will be held at World
> Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 2011.
>
> The competition attracted apps from around the world and the 107 eligible
> submissions have been evaluated during two rounds of judging. From this very
> strong pool of submissions, 15 finalists have been identified. We are very
> pleased to let you know that your app, Yourtopia - Development beyond GDP,
> is one of the finalists.
>
> We are inviting the developer for each of the finalists to the awards
> ceremony. Prior to and following the event, there will be the opportunity to
> demonstrate your app to other software developers, members of the press and
> other invited guests.
>
> As the competition is still ongoing we kindly request that you do not share
> this information with members of the press or via any social media networks
> at this time.
>
> We are able to cover travel expenses for one person. Please see the
> attachment for the exact details of the expenses which we are able to cover,
> and important details related to visas.
>
> Could you kindly indicate by return email no later than April 1, if you will
> be able to attend. 2011. If you need more information on the Award Ceremony,
> or wish to confirm your participation, please contact Mr. Richard Murby
> (rmurby at worldbank.org) who will be your main contact.
>
> With congratulations and best wishes from the entire Apps for Development
> competition team,
>
> Apps for Development Team
> Innovation Practice
> World Bank Institute
>
> (See attached file: TravelDetailsFinalists.doc)