Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Youth Leadership Program 2022

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Youth Leadership Program 2022 is now accepting applications.

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) acknowledges youth’s potential as change agents and thinks that young can – and should – be involved as vital stakeholders in the development of more resilient and inclusive democracies and markets.

The CIPE Youth Leadership Program is a five-month non-residential program that aims to increase the visibility of economic issues affecting youth as a critical piece of post-pandemic recovery, as well as create a platform for young people to amplify their voices and ideas. It builds on CIPE’s previous experience developing youth as future civic, political, and business leaders, supporting youth advocacy campaigns, and providing entrepreneurship training.

The CIPE’s virtual Youth Leadership Conference, which will focus on youth participation with private enterprise and democracy, as well as concerns that disproportionately affect young people and potential solutions, will be the program’s capstone. This event will provide CIPE Youth Leaders a chance to show off their advocacy and research work from the program.

Youth Engagement with Private Enterprise and Democracy is the subject for 2022.

Stipend

Five candidates will be chosen for the CIPE Youth Leadership Program and will be awarded up to $2,500 USD for completing all required activities, depending on the scope of the proposed project and accompanying costs.

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CIPE Youth Leadership Program | Eligibility Criteria

At the time of application, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 25. Individuals from non-OECD nations will be given priority.

Applicants must have:

Demonstrated interest in or experience working on youth empowerment problems, with a preference for those centered on democracy, the private sector/entrepreneurship, or civic/political involvement.
Policy, activism, entrepreneurial, or research experience is preferred.
Ability to operate autonomously with little supervision in partnership with CIPE professionals and other Youth Leaders across time zones.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
English proficiency, both written and spoken.
Excellent presenting abilities.
Access to a dependable computer and internet connection for video participation in virtual seminars or conferences.

Required Activities

Advocacy or Research Project

Conduct a local, national, or regional advocacy, awareness-raising, or research initiative that fits within the “Youth and Private Enterprise” or “Youth and Democracy” sub-themes. The following are some examples of what projects could involve (but are not limited to):
A set of actions (in person or online, depending on COVID-19 criteria) that contribute directly to a local, national, or regional discourse. Multi-stakeholder workshops or roundtable talks, for example, might be used to build a platform or viewpoint on proposed government action.
Organizing an advocacy campaign to raise awareness and provide information to community stakeholders or legislators about an economic issue that affects young people in a certain town or country.
Creating a training module or instructional films for adolescents to assist them with a problem they’ve recognized.
Mapping the probable repercussions of national and/or regional policies or plans on employment, education, or skills training.
Developing strategies for engagement and collective action by mapping the network of in-country and regional groups and individuals working on youth empowerment issues, identifying potential areas for collaboration, and mapping the network of in-country and regional groups and individuals working on youth empowerment issues.
Obtaining data and formulating suggestions for government or community measures to aid youth in the post-pandemic economic recovery through secondary research and interviews with issue experts, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders.

Thought Leadership and Communications

At the CIPE Youth Leadership Conference, present (virtually) the work done during the program.
Submit a final report to CIPE, such as a final version of a policy paper outlining important findings and conclusions, or a full overview of activities and accomplishments throughout the program, as well as an impact assessment.
Photographs, movies, and other forms of multimedia are encouraged.
Throughout the program, identify and participate in relevant events or conferences (online or in-person).
Participate in monthly project status calls with CIPE and other Leaders to deliver project updates.
Participate in an internal brown bag meeting with CIPE employees halfway through the program to present an overview of the project and discuss learnings.
Actively participate in the kick-off meeting with the other Leaders and contribute to continuing youth problem information sharing via a dedicated WhatsApp group and email.