International Monetary Fund (IMF) Youth Fellowship Program – searching for funds to grow your business? Here is an opportunity for interested individuals. See how to apply!
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Youth Fellowship Program 2022 provides an opportunity for young participants to become part of the global efforts to build forward better and join the IMF at the forefront of the response to the global economic challenges.
Participants will have virtual access to the IMF Annual Meetings and participate in virtual training led by IMF experts and development professionals to boost their knowledge and communications skills and share their views on the current economic environment, focusing on addressing inclusive growth, food insecurity, inflation, and climate change while building a better future for youth.
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About IMF
The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its 189 member countries.
The IMF was conceived in July 1944 at the United Nations Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States. The 44 countries in attendance sought to build a framework for international economic cooperation and avoid repeating the competitive currency devaluations that contributed to the Great Depression of the 1930s. The IMF’s primary mission is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to transact with each other.
Aim and Benefits of International Monetary Fund Youth Fellowship Program
Unique and rewarding opportunity for young professionals to meet scholars, activists, leaders and experts while creating lasting connections with other youth fellows from around the world.
Participation in workshops and discussions with senior IMF staff on current global economic issues including inclusive growth, food insecurity, and climate change.
Virtual access to the Annual Meetings seminars and events.
Becoming part of the IMF Youth Network to connect with previous IMF Youth Fellows and stay informed of future opportunities, events and publications.
Requirements for International Monetary Fund Youth Fellowship Program Qualification
Applicant should:
- Be aged between 20-35;
- Have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
- Social activism and/or engaging with a civil society organization
- Entrepreneurship and/or participating in a start-up
- Content creation and/or contributing to independent platforms
- Have knowledge and expertise in international studies, basic economics and development issues particularly on inclusive economic growth, food security, inflation, and climate change;
- Be students or graduates in the field of international relations, development, communications, journalism, economics, or related fields;
- Have basic knowledge of English (for the training program and Annual Meetings coverage).
Interview date, Process and Venue for International Monetary Fund Youth Fellowship Program
Phase I: Fellowship program will open to all via application form.
August 22 – Committee’s selection process begins
Week of September 12 – Shortlisted participants announcement
Phase II: Selected participants will join a capacity building program during the Annual Meetings.
October 10 & 11 – Workshops on current global economic issues focusing on inclusive growth, food insecurity and climate change and sessions on communications skills
Attending the Annual Meetings seminars and events is encouraged to gain broader understanding and knowledge of current economic issues facing the world
October 13 – Group presentations on selected topics
Application Deadline
August 21, 2022
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to International Monetary Fund (IMF) on web.cvent.com to apply
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