Submissions are now being accepted for the AfDB Development Evaluation Week 2016 Essay Contest. The contest is open to AfDB regional member country nationals who have proven experience and/or an educational background in evaluation. The theme of the 2016 contest is: “Evaluating the AfDB “High 5’s” for transforming Africa.” We are looking for essays that offer practical and innovative solutions on evaluating the “High 5’s” and that focus on value, innovative approaches, challenges or other relevant aspects of evaluating long term development challenges.
WORTH
- The top five essays will receive a trophy and a certificate, and the essays will be published in evaluation Matters, AfDB’s quarterly knowledge publication.
- The author of the best essay will receive a $2,000 bursary to attend Evaluation Week in Cote d’Ivoire;
- The runner-up will receive a $1,500 bursary to attend Evaluation Week;
- The second runner up will receive a $1000 bursary to attend Evaluation Week.
- Winners will be notified by end September and announced at AfDB Evaluation Week.
ELIGIBILITY
- Essays may be written in either English or French (3,000–4,000 words).
- Open to AfDB regional member country nationals who have proven experience and/or an educational background in evaluation.
- All essays should be submitted in Word or PDF format and include an abstract
DEADLINE: September 15 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
