Call for Papers: joint World Economic Forum, IDRC, World Bank Group

18 Jan 2017
18 Jan 2017

A joint World Economic Forum, IDRC, World Bank Group Call for Case Studies
 
The World Economic Forum, in partnership with IDRC and the World Bank Group has launched a call for case studies on sustainable and scalable public and private sector solutions that foster the twin objectives of enhancing productivity and delivering social impact. The initiative will provide valuable lessons for policymakers, companies, and other stakeholders interested in adapting approaches to their own circumstances and avoiding common mistakes.
 
We are looking for public and private practices that are:
•Novel, innovative or future-oriented
•Expected to have, or have had, system-wide impact on both business and society
•Win-Win: promote both productivity and inclusiveness/development
•Scalable and potentially replicable in other contexts
•Benefitting from a strong multi-stakeholder component
 
Submissions should be no longer than 2,500 words, with 1-2 exhibits as deemed appropriate. A maximum of three submissions will be accepted per entrant.
 
Deadline for submission is January 30, 2017. Prizes will be announced in mid-March 2017. 
 
Further details about the call and application guidelines can be found here.