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What exchange rate should I use on the application? Please use the following exchange rates for conversions to USD on the application: BBD:USD = 0.49500, BSD:USD = 0.98250, BZD:USD = 0.55560, GYD:USD = 0.00669, HTG:USD = 0.02721, JMD:USD = 0.01452, TTD:USD = 0.16260. Back to top My Firm Applied for Pioneers of Prosperity and Received a Confirmation Email, but has Not Heard Anything Yet. Should I Contact Someone?
No. Pioneers of Prosperity will contact applicants selected as quarter-finalists to fill out a second, more in-depth survey within four weeks of the application deadline. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we cannot personally follow up with each applicant. The main means of communication is the website. Please check the website often to follow the results of the competitions. Back to top
I Just Heard About Pioneers of Prosperity, but the Deadline Has Passed! Can I Still Apply?
No. Only applications received on or before the deadlines will be accepted. Please see Deadlines for more information and please consider applying next year! Back to top
My Firm Has Operations in the Target Countries, but is Headquartered Elsewhere. Can I Apply?
No. Only firms headquartered in the target countries can apply. Please see Geographic Focus for a list of target countries. Back to top
I Am an Investor in an SME That I Think Would be a Great Candidate for the Awards. Can I Apply on Their Behalf?
No, but you can encourage the SME to apply. Back to top I Manage a Not-for-Profit Entity, But We Sell Products or Services Similar to a Firm. Can I Apply?
No. Pioneers of Prosperity is for for-profit entities only. Please review the Eligibility Requirements for more information. Back to top I Manage a Holding Company; Should I Apply on Behalf of the Entire Company or One Subsidiary?
That is up to you. Please review the Eligibility Requirements to determine if your company or its subsidiaries meet the Awards criteria. Apply in whichever way you think will best represent your firm. Back to top
I Don't Have All the Information Requested in the Application. Can I Still Apply?
Yes. Please try to fill out everything you can, and estimate numbers to the best of your knowledge where necessary. If you don't know something, leave it blank. However, comprehensive applications stand a better chance of being selected! Back to top
Can Multiple People Contribute to an Application?
Multiple people can contribute to the application, but the application must be approved by the CEO or equivalent. Back to top
Can I Apply More Than Once?
Firms may only apply once per year, winners are not eligible to reapply. If you manage more than one firm, you can apply on behalf of each firm. Back to top Who Can Apply for the Awards?
Small and medium-sized, for-profit firms who are based in target countries, may apply for the awards. Please review the Eligibility Requirements to determine if you qualify. Back to top Our company Doesn't Have Computers / Access to the Internet, Can I Send My Application in the Mail or Fax it to You?
It is strongly recommended that applications be completed through this website. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to guarantee the processing of applications that are not submitted through the website. If you cannot comply with this, please send an email to
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My Firm Was Selected as a Semi-Finalist, but Not a Finalist. Can I Find Out Why?
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide individual follow up with each firm. Please continue to visit the Pioneers of Prosperity website to learn about winning companies. Back to top
My Firm Was Not Selected. Can I Appeal the Decision?
No. All decisions are final. Back to top
How Will Winners Be Selected?
Pioneers of Prosperity will select quarter-finalists, semi-finalists and finalists based on the firms' ability to meet the Awards Selection Criteria. Finalists and winners will be chosen by an independent panel of judges. Please view the Selection Process for more information. Back to top |
Is the Awards Ceremony Open to the Public?
The awards ceremony are by invitation only. If you are interested in attending please contact
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The awards ceremony will be held in one of the host countries within the competition region. (i.e. Africa, Caribbean and Central America). Please stay tuned for information on where each ceremony will be held for 2009.
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Who are the sponsors of the Pioneers of Prosperity Awards? Sponsors vary by region. Sponsors of the 2009 Pioneers of Prosperity Caribbean Award are the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter-American Development Bank, the John Templeton Foundation, and S.E.VEN Fund. Please visit here for more information. Back to top Is Pioneers of Prosperity a Business Plan Competition?
No. Pioneers of Prosperity is an awards program for existing firms. Please review the Eligibility Requirements to see if you qualify. Back to top What is "Pioneers of Prosperity"?
Pioneers of Prosperity (PoP) is a global awards program that seeks to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs in emerging economies by identifying, rewarding, and promoting truly outstanding businesses who can serve as role models to their peers. Back to top |
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I Work for a Firm That Would Like to Sell Products or Services to SMEs. Can I Have Access to a List of Pioneers of Prosperity Applicants?
No. Pioneers of Prosperity is open to mutually beneficial partnerships. We will not sell information on applicants. Please contact for
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for more information. Back to top I Work for an Investment Firm Seeking to Identify Outstanding SMEs. Could I Have a List of Pioneers of Prosperity Applicants?
Applications are held in confidence, but should you wish to attend the Final Awards event or be in touch with Awards finalists, we would be happy to facilitate introductions. Please contact
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Could My Organization Partner with Pioneers of Prosperity?
The Pioneers of Prosperity Team is open to additional partnerships. Please contact
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What is OTF Group?
OTF Group is the world's leading firm focused on building country competitiveness in emerging and transitional economies around the world. Over the past 15 years, OTF Group has established a strong track record of success in more than 35 developing countries, including Brazil, Jamaica, Rwanda, Afghanistan, the Dominican Republic, several U.S. states, Ireland, Colombia, Bolivia, El Salvador, Peru, Bermuda, Venezuela, South Africa, Gabon, Guyana, Bangladesh, Serbia, Macedonia and South Korea. OTF Group is based in the United States, with satellite offices in the Caribbean and Africa. For more information please see www.otfgroup.com. Back to top What is S.E.VEN?
The Social Equity Venture Fund (SEVEN) is OTF Group’s partner. S.E.VEN is a non-profit entity that aims to markedly increase the rate of diffusion of enterprise-based solutions to poverty through sponsorships and the establishment of high productivity partnerships such as that between itself, OTF, and the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter-American Development Bank. For more information, please see http://sevenfund.org.Back to top What is an SME?
SMEs stands for Small to Medium sized Enterprise. Back to top |
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