African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification

The African Union Summit 2022 Essay Contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of the African youth in promoting a culture of sustainable development in Africa, with a particular focus on industrialization and innovation in Africa. It also aims to inspire African society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of them can make a difference in our continent’s future.

In a nutshell, the essay contest will serve to open up dynamic conversations and spur reflection and action by leaders on addressing issues on Industrialization from the perspective of young people and push for much-needed reforms.

The essay contest is organized by the African Union Commission as an activity within the preparation for the upcoming African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification, scheduled to be held in Niger, in November 2022.

Theme:

The Summit on Africa’s Industrialization and Economic Diversification will be convened under the theme “Industrialising Africa: Renewed commitment towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization and Economic Diversification.”

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to young people 15 – 35 from All African Union Member States.
  • Only one entry per person.
  • The essay can be submitted in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish)

Awards:

The following awards will be given to the three best essays respectively:

1st Prize will receive:

  • AUC issued Certificate
  • Round trip from home country to the AU Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification in Niamey, Niger.
  • Accommodation during the said Summit
  • Present the essay to the Summit to leaders, and technical experts

2nd and 3rd prize:

  • AUC issued Certificate
  • Publication on the AUC website.

The Outcome of the Essay Competition

The winning essay will be presented at the AU Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification in Niger. The essay will be used as a guideline, a voice of young people and their views on the promotion of SMEs and Innovation on the continent especially leveraging from the AfCFTA.

The essay should be centred around the Summit theme, elaborate the challenges and actions within the region and solutions to those challenges. It should also include one of the AU Agenda 2063 aspirations:

  • Aspiration 1: A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
  • Aspiration 2: An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance
  • Aspiration 3: An Africa, whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children.

Submission Procedure

All essays must be sent to AIW2022@africa-union.org by the 30th of September 2022 at 23:59 pm EAT. Authors must also sign and send a copy of the attached Attestation of Authorization form.

For more information: https://au.int/en/summit-africa-industrialization-economic

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