Thank You from the World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 initiative

On behalf of Daily Positive (D+), we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their enthusiasms, excitements and supports for the World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 (WMPC'12) initiative. Following last year’s grand success, this year it was observed with more passions and thrills.

Congratulation again to the winners of the World’s Most Positive Countries 2012: United States of America, Australia, England, China, Japan, Germany, Canada, France, India and Sweden.

A summary of the presentation ceremony is provided in the following:
What: World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 (WMPC'12) initiative presentation ceremony
When: Sunday, 25 November 2012, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm
Where: 1888 Building - Gryphon Gallery, The University of Melbourne, Australia (Map http://maps.unimelb.edu.au/parkville/building/198)
Event Details:

1. Industry Presentation (10 Minutes)
   Title: "BigData, doing the right thing", Presenter: Paul Hodge, Principal Consultant – Infocentric, Description: Exploring three real-world case studies, this presentation will illustrate how BigData is being used for positive social impact.
2. Daily Positive (D+) Founder Speech and Presentation (20 Minutes)
   Title: World’s Most Positive Countries 2012, Presenter: Dr. Arif Jubaer Description:  Presenting facts related to World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 and other researches with social media, data management and environmental science.
3. Refreshment / Lunch

Congratulation to Nick Cody from Australia and Tiffany Husin from Indonesia for winning the D+ Volunteer award for their great supports to D+ at the presentation ceremony and Carolina Aurora from Chile for winning the D+ Facebook Fan award for her vibrant online participation.

Here are few images from the presentation on 25 November 2012. For more visit http://www.facebook.com/dailypositive

 

 

For more on the World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 (WMPC'12) initiative visit http://www.dailypositive.org/Most_Positive_Countries

The United States of America Crowned the World’s Most Positive Country for 2012

Daily Positive (D+), an exclusive online media for positive news, is pleased to announce the top 10 winners of the World’s Most Positive Countriesfor 2012. In the second year of the award series, the United States of America took the top position from last year’s winner Australia.

The World’s Most Positive Countries initiative recognizes the positive achievements, initiatives and actions accomplished by each country of the world.  Based on the accomplishments, D+ publishes an annual list of 10 most positive countries. The top 10 World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 along with respective ranking points are as follows: 

1. United States of America (905)
2. Australia (831)
3. England (778)
4. China (734)
5. Japan (648)
6. Germany (602)
7. Canada (593)
8. France (575)
9. India   (541)
10. Sweden (520)

The points were calculated based on a global expert panel rating, D+ journalists-volunteers rating, a global social media survey, and the number of positive news entries in 2012 in the D+ website. This multifaceted positive news publications, analysis and global survey feedback of 2012 generated some great reviews for the winners. The USA maintained strong sense of innovation throughout the year, such as the Nobel Prize wins to Mars Rover of NASA. It has shown some positive signs of economic recovery. The presidential election campaigns attracted positive attitude towards the USA, which also demonstrated the great and stable political system of the USA amid fierce contest between the President and his opponent.

Australia, despite the apparent political backlog, continued to maintain a strong economy compared to the other developed countries in 2012. The country was also praised for its contribution in medical science, efficient natural disaster management and for introducing tax on carbon emitters. It is the first country in the world to do this.
 

England has been in the news for positive reasons, thanks to the 2012 Olympic Games and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Insights for Scotland's independence also improved the English image in general. China found its position in the top 10, being considered as a major driving force in the world economy, despite its economy showing signs of slowing down.
 

Japan was hailed for their continuous progress in science, infrastructure and research despite the burden of natural disasters. Apart from these facts Japan was also praised for contribution in socio-economic development and humanitarian work.
 

Germany and France are leading the current European Union crisis and to some extent considered as positive due to their impact on the world economy. Canada's involvements in global leadership issues were seen as somewhat limited. Nevertheless, its people kept maintaining better lifestyle. Canada was also acknowledged for political stability and humanitarian work.
 

India's successful fight against polio stood out. Apart from that India has been creating positive image with their consistent economic growth despite alleged widespread corruptions. Sweden's winning of the Eurovision song contest title, as well as success in medical science and information technology helped the country to get into the list. People have shown great satisfaction in their lifestyle in Sweden.
 

Apart from the top 10 winners, there was also positive news elsewhere. Burma had a year of positive political changes and reforms. Despite Russia's negative media coverage it established itself as frontrunner of the space programs, which also includes collaborative programs with the old rival America. Brazil not only kept showing leadership in the Latin American region, but also led with environmental initiatives to create examples for the rest of the world.
 

Upon announcing the top 10 winners of the World’s Most Positive Countries for 2012, Dr. Arif Jubaer, founder of D+, stated “I feel that D+ is making a positive impact on people by reporting positive news. The initiative of World’s Most Positive Countries will encourage individuals and countries to take more positive actions for a positive future.”
 

For more information on the World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 initiative visit http://www.dailypositive.org/Most_Positive_Countries

World Most Positive Countries 2012

World’s Most Positive Countries initiative is back!

The 2012 event to reveal the list of top 10 World’s Most Positive Countries will recognize countries around the globe with most positive initiatives and actions. Following last year’s grand introduction of the list, this year it is back with more enthusiasm and excitement.
 

The list is generated based on a pre-defined Positivity Index. The Positivity Index quantifies positive achievements, initiatives and actions accomplished by each country of the world. According to the index, each country is assigned a score based on the followings:

1. External expert panel rating. These panel members do not work for D+ in any form and are selected based on their individual expertise from around the world. Each panel member will select ten countries. The top most country in each list will score 10 points and the last country in each list will score 1 point. Apart from that these panel lists will also work as benchmark to ensure that our social media fan rating is not biased.
2. Internal D+ volunteer-journalist panel rating. Like the external panel this panel members will also select ten countries individually. The top most country in each list will score 10 points and the last country in each list will score 1 point.
3. D+ social media fan rating. Each vote will carry 1 point. Anyone can vote with a valid email address. In case of multiple votes from same email address only the first vote will be retained.
4. The Country pages on D+ with most number of positive news from 2012 will score higher points. Each published news that took place in 2012 will carry 10 points.

Each country will score a total from each of the above categories which will then be added together to compute the final results. The country with the highest total points is considered the most positive country. Ten countries in all will be ranked - the most to the tenth most positive countries.

The list will be revealed on 1 November 2012 and the award ceremony will be held on 25 November 2012 at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

 

Everyone can participate in the initiative and vote for their positive-country. The details can be found on D+ Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/dailypositive or Click Here to participate.

 

Last year Australia topped the list of most positive countries. Other countries in the list were the United States of America, England, China, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, New Zealand and India.

 

For more information on the World’s Most Positive Countries 2012 initiative visit http://www.dailypositive.org/Most_Positive_Countries

Daily Positive (D+) : Progress 2012

Good news all-around for D+. It experienced some great advancement in last six months.

At the halfway mark of 2012 D+ has experienced 100% increase in web traffic compared to entire last year. The social networks of D+ were liked and grown in thousands around the globe, growth that was faster than ever before. As part of annual development and feature integration D+ introduced features, such as, Current News section at the front page. The new section highlights the current positive news from around the world as it happens.

Thanks to our visitors, fans, volunteers and well-wishers. Your constant supports and encouragements have been the core strength for D+.

Finally, it is almost time for World Most Positive Countries 2012. For more visit Daily Positive (D+).

Daily Positive (D+) Carnival 2012 Came To An Enthusiastic End

The inaugural D+ Carnival Africa 2012 ended with passion, care and love. The month long carnival not only showcased Africa to the global audiences but also brought small groups in the remote parts of the world together. People got together and shared lunch, had coffee, attended presentations and in general talked about the positives of Africa.

D+ thanks everyone for taking part and making the D+ Carnival Africa 2012 a huge success. D+ was blown away with love and care. It inspired D+ to improve and continue to discover and share the positives and help bring the best out of everyone.

Here is the first glimpse of some pictures (a BBQ and a Tea Session) of D+ volunteers, supporters and well-wishers from around the globe who celebrated the D+ Carnival Africa 2012 in their own way.

 D+ thanks again all the participants for their care and love. For more visit http://www.dailypositive.org/

This Month Is For Inaugural International African Carnival

A new Carnival is in the town during the month of March 2012. The inaugural International African Carnival is to celebrate the joys and delights of Africa. The aim of the Carnival 2012 is to indulge, celebrate and convey happiness and pleasure from the continent of Africa.

Daily Positive (D+), is the organizer of the International African Carnival 2012. Thousands of D+ readers, academics, researchers, students, fans and volunteers around the world are celebrating the month with various events as part of the Carnival. D+ conducting Presentations, Social media promotions, Focused news collections, Student volunteer works and Social gatherings around the globe as part of the Carnival.

The Carnival is the first of its kind in the world where everyone celebrates a randomly chosen culture in each corner of the world.  It intends to bring real harmony and hopes it will give back a sense of opportunity, friendship and positive cross cultural learning throughout the global community. Everyone can participate to the Carnival by organizing an event (Presentation, BBQ, Dinner or Social Gathering) to celebrate the thrill of Africa during the carnival month. D+ will send a free event pack to the organizers and will publish the news to the social media.

For more details on the Carnival visit http://www.dailypositive.org/Daily_Positive_Carnival