World bank blog4dev competition 2023 2024 for african youths
The World Bank's Blog4Dev competition is an annual contest that encourages young Africans to share their innovative ideas and solutions to development challenges in Africa. Here are the details for the 2023-2024 competition:
Competition Theme: The theme for the 2023-2024 Blog4Dev competition is "Africa's Future: What's Next?"
Eligibility: The competition is open to young Africans between the ages of 18 and 25 who are passionate about development and innovation. Participants must be citizens of an African country and be fluent in English or French.
Competition Format: The competition will consist of two rounds:
- Round 1: Participants will submit a blog post (max. 500 words) on the theme "Africa's Future: What's Next?" The blog post should provide innovative solutions to development challenges in Africa.
- Round 2: A panel of judges will select the top 10 finalists, who will be invited to submit a longer blog post (max. 1,000 words) on the same theme. The top 3 winners will be selected from this round.
Prizes:
- The top 3 winners will receive a cash prize of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500, respectively.
- The winners will also have the opportunity to publish their blog posts on the World Bank's website and other online platforms.
- The winners will also receive a certificate of recognition and a chance to participate in a World Bank event.
How to Apply:
- Read the competition guidelines and rules carefully.
- Submit your blog post (max. 500 words) in English or French to [email protected] with the subject line "Blog4Dev 2023-2024 Submission".
- Make sure to include your name, age, country of origin, and contact information in your submission.
Deadline: The deadline for submitting your blog post is [TBA]. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Tips and Resources:
- Read the World Bank's blog posts and articles on development issues in Africa to get inspiration and ideas.
- Use online resources and research papers to support your arguments and solutions.
- Make sure your blog post is well-written, concise, and easy to understand.
- Use a clear and concise title and introduction to grab the reader's attention.
Contact: If you have any questions or need more information, you can contact the World Bank's Blog4Dev team at [email protected].
Good luck with your submission!