Essay Competition

Themes

Below are the brief questions. Please click on the respective links to get the detailed questions and supplemental readings.

Why do you think Intra-African collaboration is necessary and how can African peoples work together to foster socioeconomic development through their nations, institutions, companies, etc.?   
Detailed Question 1


Question 2: Gender and Development

What role does gender bias play in socioeconomic development? Consider the issue of gender equality in a specific African context, and suggest ways in which women can become more equal actors in the development of their communities at all levels.
Detailed Question 2


Question 3: Open Access and Development 

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionized the way knowledge is produced and shared.  In what ways can inexpensive and open access to knowledge and information affect culture, education, health-care, business, democracy, etc. in Africa? 
Detailed Question 3


How to participate

  • Select the category you fall under.
  • Fill the participant profile form.
  • Submit your essay before the deadline in one or more of the proposed 3 themes.

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April 14 , 2008 – GT IDEA General Body Meeting.

Time: 4.00pm- 5.00pm

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Calendar

June 1, 2008 - Launch of the Essay competition

 

August 31, 2008 - Deadline for submissions

 

October 2008 - Finalists announced

 

November 2008 - Winners announced



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