CIPE knows that young people can be a powerful force for change! As future reformers, they 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.
To give young people the opportunity to share their ideas, CIPE has launched its 2007 International Essay Competition. We want to know what they think about the situation in their countries and the innovative solutions that they propose. We are especially interested to hear what citizens of non-OECD countries have to say, and how their own experiences have helped them develop concrete solutions to the problems facing their nations.
The competition is broken down into 3 categories, which address issues including citizenship, democratic and market-oriented reform, youth leadership, and the ways that countries can create avenues for youth to participate in the political and economic spheres. Please spread the word about this great opportunity, and if you are between the ages of 18 and 30 – please enter our competition!
Also, a $1,000 honorarium will be given for each winning essay!
Download a flyer about the contest, including guidelines.
Visit the essay contest website.
Published Date: February 23, 2007