About the UNDP Essay Competition 2024
The United Nations Development Programme is organizing a UNDP Essay Competition for Nigerian undergraduate students.
The UNDP Undergraduate Essay Contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.
The main objective of the competition is to engage undergraduate students in a meaningful discourse on the intersection of taxation, trade and sustainable development.
By participating, the students will enhance their understanding of public finance and its impact on social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
The UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition is dedicated to raising awareness and sparking new ideas to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and will offer up to N2.2 million in cash and other consolation prizes for the best essay entries.
Theme (Essay Topics)
Participants are encouraged to write on one of the following thematic areas:
- Exploring the potential of Innovative Tax Policies and Strategies to drive sustainable development for progress towards closing the SDGs financing Gapin Nigeria.
- Exploring linkages between inclusive and sustainable tax systems on environmental sustainability, digital economy and trade.
- Strengthening tax systems to combat Illicit Financial Flows in Nigeria for progress towards closing the SDGs financing Gapin Nigeria.
Summary of the UNDP Essay Competition 2024
- Type: Contest
- Sponsor: United Nations (UNDP)
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Benefit: N2.2 million Cash Prizes
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 1, 2024
Eligibility Requirements for the UNDP Essay Competition 2024