Centre for International and Advanced Professional Studies: Centre for International and Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) is pleased to announce its Public Interest Essay Competition.
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CIAPS Introduction
For the first time in more than a decade, economic experts, operators and observers have officially and unanimously declared Nigeria in recession.
Like with most political-economic events, many disagree on the reasons for the recession and consequently possible ways out of it. This Prize is aimed at encouraging fact-based analysis as part of our effort in contributing to the building of a knowledge-based society.
Entries are welcomed by anyone with an interest in and knowledge of the Nigerian Economy and recession.
Successful candidates will submit
- A not more than 5000 words Essay that clearly and concisely traces the origin and causes of the present recession, identify possible ways out of it and suggest what government, businesses and individuals should do and not do to overcome the recession.
- A not more than 1000 words synopsis of the same essay.
- The successful essays will be objective and all analysis will be backed by facts and figures.
- Selected essays will be published for an international audience.
CIAPS Prizes
Five top essays will be selected for prizes and publications.
- Best entry N500, 000
- Second place N250, 000
- Third place N150,000
- Fourth and Fifth runners up N50,000
Entries will be judged by members of the CIAPS faculty in collaboration with a selected panellist of economic experts, operators and observers.
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The panel coordinated by CIAPS Centre Director, Anthony Kila includes Political Economist and Centre for Value and Leadership Founder Pat Utomi, Former World bank VP, Africa Oby Ezekwesili, Economist, Public Affairs analyst and Entrepreneur Henry Boyo and former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian University Council and President of Nigerian Institute of Management Munzali Jibril
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