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Ideas for Action (I4A) Competition 2026/2027
An annual competition by the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton that engages young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs. It provides students and young professionals with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and take an active role in changing the world.
Who can apply
Open to young people aged 18-35 from around the world; teams of 2-6 members.Perks & benefits
- Present ideas at an event during the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group
- Support from a project incubator at the Wharton School
- Networking opportunities with experts from international development, academia, and the private sector
Sources
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- www.excelsiorscholarships.com/world-bank-group-wharton-school-ideas-action-compe… ↗
- www.worldbank.org/ ↗
- thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/cd62618bb0a43999a04e3f75193b63da-0360072021/ideas-f… ↗
- www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-for-action ↗