Engaging Youth in Reform
Due to the volume of competitive submissions, the judging period has been extended. Results will be announced in August 2009. CIPE is no longer accepting submissions for 2008.
Thank you to all those who submitted essays for this year's contest!
We have received almost 1,000 submissions.
Young people can be a powerful force for change! As future reformers,
young people (18-30) have innovative ideas on how to
solve the political, economic, and social problems
facing their countries. However, they often lack the
voice to bring these ideas to policymakers. Simply,
young people are often regarded as recipients of reforms,
not active participants in the reform process.
CIPE’s essay contest gives you the opportunity to share your ideas
about citizenship, democratic and market-oriented reform, youth leadership,
and the ways that your country can create avenues for youth to participate
in the political and economic spheres. We encourage you to get thinking,
get involved, and use your own experiences to develop concrete solutions
to these development issues.
A $1,000 honorarium will be given for each winning essay.
Read the flyer for the 2008 competition
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