The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton are pleased to announce the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, engaging young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs. 

Note that the Competition Guidelines for 2020 will mirror those for 2019, you can fine them here.
 

Due to the increased interest, in 2019 we received 3,100 applications from 142 countries and territories, and more than 7,000 registered teams, we have moved to a new platform. For registering teams and applications submission please visit

Are you a past Ideas4Action participant or winner?
Let us know!

We are interested in learning more about the progress of your project and where the tides of opportunity have taken you after I4A.
Have the dynamics of your project changed since I4A? How much has I4A played a role in shaping the future of your goals and dreams?

Please fill out this form for a chance to be featured on the I4A official Facebook page, website, or newsletter and show the world how being a global changemaker through I4A and beyond has left an impact on your aspirations.

Apply to the SDGs & Her Competition by January 10 2020!

SDGs & Her is an online competition for women-led micro and small enterprises to showcase how they are supporting the SDGs through their business operations.

Winners will receive leadership training, mentoring and will be flown to Washington DC, for an event at the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings in April 2020 , where they will showcase their achievements.

For more information visit the application portal here.