Deadline: 1 October 2024
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced its Undergraduate Essay Competition and are looking for students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria.
Objective
- 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.
Theme
- 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 Gap in 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 Gap in Nigeria.
Award Information
- First Prize: NGN 1,000,000 and a certificate of recognition.
- Second Prize: NGN 750,000 and a certificate of recognition.
- Third Prize: NGN 500,000 and a certificate of recognition.
Eligibility Criteria
- The competition is open to all undergraduate Nigerian students in any discipline, currently enrolled in a recognized university or college in the country.
- Participating students must submit a national identification, their university identification from their university.
For more information, visit UNDP.
