{UAH} Development Case Competition & World Bank Youth Summit 2013 - October 3, 2013

We ask for your help in reaching out to young Africans and encouraging them to participate in the first-ever World Bank Youth Summit, which is scheduled   for October 3,  2013 in Washington, D.C.. Ahead of the summit, a contest (Development Case Competition) is being organized,  inviting young people, participating either as individuals or as a team of up to five, to suggest innovative solutions to the real life challenges and development problems they face in their communities. The four themes chosen for this year's contest are: Education, Entrepreneurship, Youth Employment and Millennial Communication for inclusive city planning.  

Given the very short deadline (8 September 2013) to submit entries to this contest, we urge you to  share this information as soon as possible with youths (18-35 years old). If you need any additional information, please address all inquiries to Grace Agouna - at gdeciat@worldbank.org

Many thanks in advance for your kind collaboration and support for this initiative.

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The World Bank's Youth Summit October 3, 2013

"Embracing Youth Entrepreneurship"

In 2012, World Bank President Jim Kim challenged the organization's youth community to think of ways to foster growth in young professionals who understand the challenges of persistent poverty, and create solutions to eliminate extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.

Recognizing the creative imagination and fearlessness of youth, the World Bank's Junior Professional Associate (JPA) Community and WBG Youth are embracing President's Kim challenge by asking young people around the world to participate in a twofold event.  First, young professionals are invited to participate in the Development Case Competition. These cases highlight real life issues facing development organizations and focus on the following sub-topics: education, youth employment, and millennial communications. Solutions to these challenges must be submitted by September 8. Prizes vary by case and may include cash prizes and the chance to personally present the proposal to the implementing partner.  

Second, The Youth Summit, scheduled for Thursday, October 3, will feature notable panelists and provide a forum for young people from around the globe to share innovative ideas and development solutions aimed at creating employment opportunities for youth.

For more information on the Development Case Competition and Youth Summit, please visit: www.bit.ly/WBGYouthSummit