The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is inviting entries for its 2024 Essay Contest. This year’s theme is “Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability.” Participants are encouraged to explore how inclusive development, business dynamism, societal security, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration can drive economic progress.
Essays should discuss how fostering inclusive growth can enhance competitiveness and stability. They should also highlight the role of business dynamism in economic development, the importance of building a secure society, and how innovation and digital transformation can be ignited. Additionally, participants should underscore the necessity of collaboration among stakeholders to achieve sustainable and equitable progress.
Benefits for Participants
- Top 3 Finalists:
- Internship or project grant
- One-year priority access to NESG policy briefs, research papers, and macroeconomic outlook
- Certification of performance
- Top 10 Finalists:
- Access to NESG Learning Management System
- Top 50 Finalists:
- Virtual access to NESG’s 30th Anniversary
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to African undergraduates in tertiary institutions
- Entries must be written in English and be original work
- Only one entry per participant
- Maximum word count: 1,500 words
- Plagiarized or AI-generated entries will be disqualified
- Referencing should follow the APA style
Application Process
Submit your entry by midnight (WAT) on August 14, 2024. For more details and to apply, click here.
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