DUSHANBE, July 7, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) organizes the contest "Eurasian Integration and Development - 21st century" for the best journalistic materials on regional economic integration and sustainable development.

There are four categories: best publication in a news agency; online media; print media; and best TV story.

Entries must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1, 2015 and Aug. 30, 2015.

Winners in each category will receive diplomas and various prizes.

Journalists from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia can compete in this contest.  The submission deadline is August 31.

Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is an international financial organization founded by Russia and Kazakhstan in 2006.  The members of the Bank are Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Tajikistan and Belarus (2010).  Other states or international organizations can become members by joining the Agreement Establishing the EDB. The Bank has authorized capital in exceeds US$1.5 billion, which was formed of contributions by its member states: Russia (US$1billion), Kazakhstan (US$500 million), Armenia (US$100,000), Tajikistan (US$500,000) and Belarus (US$15 million). The authorized capital may be increased by resolution of the Bank’s Council. The Bank has the status of an international organization, and is subject to international law.