2007 CIPE International Essay Competition

2007 CIPE International Essay Competition
Deadline: 31 May 2007
Theme: Engaging Youth in Reform

Eligibility
Open to students and young professionals aged 18-30. Special weight
will be given to essays submitted by citizens of non-OECD countries.

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