Call for essays for the 2024 Rethinking Economics Beyond GDP Essay Competition!
The SDG Lab in collaboration with Rethinking Economics have launched an essay competition for young people to share their perspective on moving beyond GDP. Essays should reflect on the following question:
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a measure of the economic output of a country, has become one of the most powerful statistics of our time. It has, however, been used in unintended ways, including as a proxy for wealth creation, wellbeing and development. Developing metrics to complement GDP could enhance decision-making in the best interest of people and the planet, and could fundamentally change our priorities and the future. 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?
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A collection that will be released by the SDG Lab and Rethinking Economics will contain ten of the winning essays. Furthermore, the writers of the top five essays will get reimbursement for up to €1,300 towards their travel and lodging expenses in order to attend a meeting in person on April 17 at the UN Offices in Geneva and present the key ideas from their essays. For individuals who qualify, SDG Lab & Rethinking Economics can offer UNCTAD invitation letters, however no assistance with visa applications will be offered.
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Individuals under the age of thirty may contribute essays, regardless of their involvement with the Rethinking Economics network. Submissions for essays should be between 700 and 1000 words long. In your own words, your essay should present a convincing case. Any citations to specialists or other texts need to be made explicit. References that are hyperlinked, if any, are preferable to footnotes. Essay submissions may be provided with a photo if preferred. For images to be reproduced, proper crediting is required. A jury made up of representatives from Rethinking Economics and the SDG Lab will review the articles collectively. A collaborative book by IISD, the SDG Lab, and Rethinking Economics will include ten essays.
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OnlineBenefits
- The authors of the top five essays will have travel and accommodation costs covered up to €1,300 by the SDG Lab and Rethinking Economics to participate in a meeting on 17 April in person at the UN Offices in Geneva.
- The SDG Lab will provide winners with an invitation letter for the meeting on 17 April from UNCTAD.
- 10 essays will be published in a joint publication by Rethinking Economics, the SDG Lab and IISD.
Eligibilities
- Essays can be submitted by persons under the age of 30, regardless of the person’s affiliation with the Rethinking Economics network.
Application Process
- Visit the Apply link by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button.
- Complete the form as instructed and submit your essay.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2024
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