First Annual Private Sector Development Research Competition

he International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group and the Financial Times (FT) invite entries for the first international private sector development research paper competition for 2005-2006.

The Theme
“Business and Development: The Private Path to Prosperity”

The competition seeks to promote the best thinking on the role of business in development. Papers should add to the global discussion on private sector development and economic growth by providing new and innovative analyses, perspectives, or ideas. The target audience can be economic and financial policymakers, the international financial community, or international/domestic investors.

Awards
Six awards will be granted to the top papers as judged by the Awards Committee:

Gold Award	US$30,000
2 Silver Awards each	US$15,000
3 Bronze Awards each	US$10,000

more:
http://www.ifc.org/competition