World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025
World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025, now in its 12th edition, is scheduled for May 19-20, 2025. This premier event invites young leaders aged 18-35 from around the globe to engage in discussions and activities centered on innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.
World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025 Theme
The 2025 Summit emphasizes the pivotal role of youth in driving sustainable and inclusive development, focusing on three transformative areas:
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Digital Transformation & Data: Exploring how young innovators utilize technologies like artificial intelligence and big data to stimulate economic growth, bridge digital divides, and prepare the workforce for future demands.
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Climate Action & Resilience: Showcasing youth-led initiatives in green technologies, smart urban planning, and sustainable agriculture aimed at combating climate change and fostering job creation.
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Creative Industries: Highlighting the influence of arts, media, and fashion in generating employment, driving social and economic change, promoting sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.
The Summit also emphasizes perspectives on underserved populations, regions affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV), and the importance of partnerships to amplify the impact of youth-led solutions.
Objectives of World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025
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Empower Youth: Encourage exploration of innovative solutions to development challenges.
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Equip Participants: Provide tools and resources to initiate and engage in impactful projects.
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Foster Dialogue: Promote discussions between youth, the World Bank Group, and other global stakeholders.
World Bank Group Youth Summit Opportunities
Attendees of the Summit can look forward to:
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Pitch Competition: A platform for young changemakers to present their innovative solutions addressing global challenges. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas at the WBG Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with travel expenses covered for one representative per team.
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Innovation Lab: Interactive workshops where in-person delegates collaborate on real World Bank Group projects, fostering hands-on experience in developing innovative solutions.
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Networking: Engagements with global development leaders, professionals, and fellow young innovators, facilitating the exchange of ideas and potential collaborations.
World Bank Group Youth Summit Application Process
Interested individuals aged 18-35 from World Bank Group member countries are encouraged to apply. Applications for the Pitch Competition are open until January 26, 2025. Delegates wishing to attend the Summit should apply by April 15, 2025.
Beneficial Interests of participating World Bank Group Youth Summit ?
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Showcase Innovations: Present ideas on a global stage, receiving feedback from experts and peers.
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Gain Exposure: Increase the visibility of their projects and attract potential support or partnerships.
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Develop Skills: Participate in workshops and sessions designed to enhance leadership and project development capabilities.
The deadline is on 16 April 2025
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