The next World Bank World Development Report (WDR) 2019 will address The Changing Nature of Work. For the first time since the World Bank began publishing the WDR in 1978, the writing process has been completely transparent and open to the public. Every Friday afternoon, the latest draft is uploaded to the World Bank website, so that anyone with internet access has an opportunity to read it and engage with the team of authors.  As part of this process, the World Bank has launched a competition for university and college students to submit examples of governments, cities, firm

WORTH                           

The three best examples will be awarded prizes of $5,000 and be considered for inclusion in the final report.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Participants may submit up to three different examples.
  • Only one prize will be awarded per participant.
  • The total description for each example may be up to 400 words long, including a suggestion as to where in the report the example would best fit.
  • Any subject or style is welcome, though the example should fit within the narrative of the current draft of the report and illustrate the issues discussed.
  • Supporting data, literature, policy documents, weblinks, etc. should be referenced in the description in order for the WDR team to establish the veracity of the example.
  • The competition is open to students from all countries, but entries must be written in English.

To apply and for more information visit here

CONTACT US

Hello, to make enquiries, send us an email and we’ll respond shortly.

Sending

©2024 Opportunities - YouthhubAfrica powered by Sprout

Log in with your credentials

Forgot your details?