Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) is going to be held at the Bexco convention centre in Busan, Korea, from 29 November to 1 December 2011. The forum will be attended by ministers from across the globe, from both developing and donor countries, government representatives, parliamentarians, civil society organizations and private sector representatives.
The forum is expected to be attended by approximately 2000 delegates from around the world who will review global progress in improving the impact and value for money of development aid and make new commitments to further ensure that aid helps reduce poverty and supports progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
The HLF-4 presents a unique opportunity for achieving better aid and development through more effective, harmonized cooperation among governments, civil societies and the private sector. This multi-stakeholder event will seek a new vision and strategies for a more effective and inclusive development partnership to meet new development challenges and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015
In this context, the Government of the Republic of Korea will host the 2011 HLF-4 has announced International Essay Contest as a preparatory event with the purpose of sharing young people’s inspiration and vision on aid and development. Young people from around the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas on effective aid and development.
Theme of the Essay Competition is Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development
Prizes
– 1st Prize – Certificate and Prize of $ 2,000 1 entrant
– 2nd Prize – Certificate and Prize of $ 1,000 2 entrants
– 3rd Prize – Certificate and Prize of $ 200 5 entrants
1st and 2nd prize and 2nd prize winners will be invited to the Youth Forum which will be held during the HLF-4 as one of its special events. (Travel expenses and accommodation will be covered by the Government of Korea).
Other Guidelines
– Essays may be submitted by anyone ages between the ages of 18 and 32 (as of December 1, 2011).
– Essays must be 2000 words or less and be in English.
– Essays must be original and unpublished.
– Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays will not be accepted.
– Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the event organizers.
Last date for submission of essay entries is October 7, 2011
For more information and details, you can visit this link.
