The World Bank Group Youth Summit is the largest worldwide annual gathering of youth (18-35 years old) hosted by the WBG to engage participants from around the world on the most pressing topics facing their generation.
As the Summit celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, its theme From the Ground Up: Local Solutions to Drive Global Impact reflects the WBG’s commitment to supporting local ownership, knowledge, and solutions as a key part of addressing global development challenges in the areas of fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV); jobs and skills; and climate and energy.
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Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event hosted by the World Bank Group to engage with youth globally on the most pressing issues facing their generation. As the largest youth worldwide annual gathering at the World Bank Group, the primary goals of the Youth Summit are to:
To be considered for the competition, you must:
As the largest youth worldwide annual gathering at the World Bank Group, the primary goals of the Youth Summit are to:
The competition rewards the most innovative idea that fosters one of the themes below:
STAGE 1 – Information Session on February 13, 2023
Watch the replay of this event to learn more about the theme of the competition and how to participate.
STAGE 2 – Submit your proposal (Deadline: March 11, 2023, 11:59 pm EST)
Applicants and pitch decks will be evaluated by an expert committee. Shortlisted individuals/teams will be announced by early April and will proceed to the next stage.
Applications can be submitted in Arabic, English, French or Spanish, and you can use the pitch deck template for guidance.
STAGE 3 – Refine your Idea & Prepare your Pitch (April)
Individuals/teams shortlisted in Stage 2 will receive feedback on their pitch deck and may be asked to submit further information and refine their pitch deck.
STAGE 4 – Pitch your Idea at the Youth Summit.
Finalists will join the 2023 WBG Youth Summit at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. Travel expenses will be covered, including lodging for up to three nights for one representative from each team, subject to the WBG COVID restrictions.
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