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The World Bank invites you to participate in
International Essay Competition 2006
Wanted: your practical ideas!
Today is your world! You’re making a difference. You’re working to solve community problems, such as lack of access to education or jobs, the spread of HIV/AIDS or conflict. Yet, the impact of your work does not always receive enough
exposure and recognition. Participate now and have your voice heard! The World Bank and its partners invite you to participate in the International Essay Competition 2006 to share your experience and ideas on community work and participation in public life.
Choose one of the two topics
Topic 1: How do you contribute to solving community problems?
You’re making an impact - or you have ideas - on working with your peers on important projects, such as: improving education, resolving conflict, limiting the spread of HIV/AIDS, or promoting youth employment.
Topic 2: How do you influence decision making?
You’ve helped influence - or you have ideas on influencing - decisions on important issues that affect your community:
Who can take part in the International Essay Competition?
The Competition is open to all young people, students and non-students alike, between the ages of 18-25.
Awards
Awards include $ 10, 000 in prize money:
- A grand prize of $ 5,000
- Runner up prizes of $ 1, 000
- The jury reserves the right to modify the allocation depending on the number winning essays.
More information and submit your essay:
The competition is entirely web-based, so please visit the following website: http://www.essaycompetition.org for more information and submit your essay.
Essays submitted by e-mails and post will not be accepted.
