A Norwegian member of parliament has nominated Bob Geldof for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to alleviate world poverty.
The peace prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Those qualified to nominate candidates include members of national parliaments around the world.
The nomination came as leaders of the Group of Eight rich nations gathered in Scotland to discuss aid for Africa under pressure from the debt-relief movement that Geldof has fronted.
His Live 8 concerts have aimed to convince the G8 leaders to double aid, cancel debt and deliver trade justice for Africa.
"Bob Geldof took the initiative in July 2005 to arrange a string of rock concerts to focus on the problems of poor nations, and pressure the world's leading politicians to take actions in fighting poverty," Member of Parliament Jan Simonsen said in a statement.
The nomination was for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize as the deadline for nominations for the 2005 award passed on February 1st.
Geldof’s Live 8 project, watched by 1.5 billion people, has raised $100 million for Africa's starving.