-By Development Network-
Deadline- April 11, 2013
The World Bank and the Microsoft have launched this grant opportunity called "Youth Solutions! Technology for Skills and Employment" innovative project proposals using ICT to address the challenges facing the youth, like lack of skills development and unemployment, are being invited from youth-led organizations.
Jointly implemented by the World Bank and Microsoft, the competition seek ideas from youth on how to use innovative and creative methods to promote IT skills amongst youth helping them to secure gainful employment.
The program will be organized in four South Asian countries – Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Each country will win one grant of US$ 10,000 to 20,000 to carry out an innovative project, one year in duration.
Each country will win one grant of US$ 10,000 to 20,000 to carry out an innovative project, one year in duration.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Youth-led organizations and NGOs can submit project proposals for this grant competition
- The applying organization has to be registered with at least two years of operation
- All team members have to be above 18 years of age
Selection Criteria
- The project proposed should use ICT as a tool to implement or promote the project.
- The project should provide employment opportunities for at least 3 people and above.
- A strong sustainability plan needs to be part of the initial project proposal.
- The projects should be participatory.
- Proposed project must be completed within 12 months of disbursement of the initial grant
- The output or results outlined in proposals should be measurable and demonstrate a direct impact in project areas. Projects with the sole final output of research, such as publications, training or conferences/forums with no directly verifiable results will be ineligible.
- Innovation is one of the key criteria of selection. Out of the box initiatives, which can be practically implemented, will score.
For more information, visit this http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2013/03/13/youth-solutions-technology-for-skills-employment
