Calling Young Thinkers: SDG Lab/Rethinking Economics Beyond GDP Essay Competition 2024!
Are you passionate about reshaping the way we measure progress and prosperity? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the SDG Lab/Rethinking Economics Beyond GDP Essay Competition 2024!
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Essay Prompt:
Share your perspective on moving beyond GDP and its implications for shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. Reflect on the following question:
“What values and principles would you like to see in a Framework to Value What Counts beyond GDP and what are the challenges to be addressed as a priority?”
Benefits:
- Publication Opportunity: Ten winning essays will be included in a compilation published by the SDG Lab and Rethinking Economics.
- Participation in Meeting: The authors of the top five essays will have travel and accommodation costs covered (up to €1,300) to attend the meeting on April 17. They will have the opportunity to share the main points of their essays during the event.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Open to individuals under the age of 30, regardless of affiliation with the Rethinking Economics network.
- Essay Length: Submissions should be between 700 – 1000 words, presenting a clear argument in your own voice.
- Referencing: If citing experts or other texts, ensure clarity. Hyper-linked references are preferred.
- Optional Image Submission: Essays can be accompanied by a photo image, credited appropriately and free to be reproduced.
Application Process:
- Submission Deadline: March 6, 2024.
- Evaluation: Essays will be reviewed by a jury comprising members of the SDG Lab and Rethinking Economics.
Ready to contribute your insights to shaping a new framework for progress? [Apply now](insert application link) and be part of the dialogue on redefining prosperity beyond GDP!
Join us in envisioning a future where values like sustainability, equity, and well-being take center stage in decision-making processes. Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard on a global stage!
Let’s rethink economics together and pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable world.