ACGEM Youth Essay Competition 2024

The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting essay competition on the theme: “Embracing Homegrown Democracy in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of African Democracies”.

In pursuit of fostering intellectual discourse and promoting innovative ideas for the advancement of governance and economic management in Africa, ACGEM invites young scholars, students, policymakers, and thought leaders from across Africa to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the subject of homegrown democracy in Africa.

• Table of Content
• About African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM)
• ACGEM Youth Essay Competition
• Aim and Benefits of ACGEM Youth Essay Competition
• Requirements for ACGEM Youth Essay Competition Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for ACGEM Youth Essay Competition
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM)

The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) is a renowned institution dedicated to promoting effective governance and sustainable economic development across Africa. Located in Accra, Ghana, The Center is established with a deep commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability and good governance. At ACGEM, we believe that strong governance and robust economic management policies are fundamental pillars for achieving lasting social and economic development. We bring together a diverse team of experts, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who share a commo... continue reading

ACGEM Youth Essay Competition

Aim and Benefits of ACGEM Youth Essay Competition

• 1st Place:

  • $3000 cash prize
  • All-expense-paid trip to ACGEM headquarters in Accra for a 1-month internship

• 2nd Place:

  • $2000 cash prize

• 3rd Place:

  • $1000 cash prize

Requirements for ACGEM Youth Essay Competition Qualification

• Open to citizens of African countries between the ages of 18 – 35.

Interview date, Process and Venue for ACGEM Youth Essay Competition

Selection process

Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of distinguished experts in the fields of governance, economics, and democracy. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, clarity, depth of analysis, and relevance to the competition theme.

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: June, 28th 2024.
• Winners Announcement: September, 30th 2024.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Essays should be written in English and should not exceed 5000 words.
• Essays should be formatted in Times New Roman, with a font size of 12, and a line spacing of 1.5.
• Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] and copied to [email protected].
• All submissions should include a cover letter with the participant’s name, contact information, and a brief profile not exceeding 500

For more details,visit ACGEM website