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Income inequality has increased in past decades in many OECD countries and is also on the rise in many others.
The US says it is in the public interest to acquire the helicopters needed from the Russian firm.
Tutu will be presented with the award at a ceremony in London next month.
South Africa has hailed the BRICS Bank announcement in Durban as an innovative proposal.
Julia Gillard says a prosperous China is good for the world before embarking on her second visit to Beijing today.
Twenty three countries abstained from the UN vote including Russia, India and China.
Russia has already announced plans to build two branches to the United Kingdom.
Among the developed nations, financial uncertainties continue to weigh on growth in Europe, the survey shows.
Baidu is yet to decide whether or not to commercialise the product.
Russian state-run oil company Rosneft will hold a 40 per cent stake in the joint venture.