Magsaysay
Americannoun
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He received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2018 for his environmental work and contributions to reforming local schooling in Ladakh.
From Barron's
A mechanical engineer, Mr Kejriwal was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay prize – often called Asia’s Nobel – in 2006 for popularising the Right to Information law that allows citizens to access information from the government.
From BBC
In 2006, he received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award for using the RTI to "empower citizens to monitor and audit government projects and inspire local community action."
From BBC
In 2016 he won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called the Nobel Prize for Asia.
From New York Times
“They are Asia’s torchbearers of hope, illuminating the lives of millions,” said Susanna Afan, president of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.
From Seattle Times
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