Essay, Poetry, Artistic Competition

on Ending Poverty in Malawi

Call for Entries

Deadline: 22nd June, 2015
The World Bank Group has been Malawis development partner since 1965. The Banks
mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.
In July 2015, the World Bank will be commemorating 50 years of its partnership with
Malawi. As part of its commemorative activities, the Bank would like to engage the general
public to share its perspectives on what it will take to end poverty in Malawi considering
that the country still remains one of the ten poorest in the world. The Bank would like
views expressed through competitive essays, poetry, cartoons and photographs. Views
could cover any range of issues that affect the fight against poverty.
Entries are now invited as follows:
Category A
A Better Malawi Essays and Poetry
People below the age of 40 are invited to express the Malawi they envisage in the next
20 years, and what it will take to end extreme poverty in this generation in view of the
current development environment.
Category B
Down Memory Lane Essays and Poetry
People above the age of 40 are invited to submit essays and poems reflecting on what
makes Malawi to still remain poor, and what could be done to end extreme poverty in
this generation based on lessons/experiences of the past.
Category C
Development in Cartoons
This is open to all. The cartoon should creatively express obstacles or facilitators to
Malawis fight against poverty.
Category D
Photography and Paintings
This is open to all. The photo should capture a distinct message on poverty, with an
explanation in no more than 100 words on what the story is. The photo should be of
high quality.

GUIDELINES

Essays should be in English, type-written in no more than 2000 words. Writers are
encouraged to title their essays in line with their selected focus. The essay could be
of any kind, e.g. descriptive, critical, cause/effect, etc.
Poems and cartoons can be in English or Chichewa
Deadline for submitting entries is 22nd June, 2015 by 4:30 pm.
E-mail entries to infomalawi@worldbank.org
Hand deliver entries to World Bank, Mulanje House, City Centre, Lilongwe or post
to P.O. Box 30557, Lilongwe 3
Indicate you name, contact details including phone number, and the category you
are entering.
Entries will be considered on the basis of originality, relevance, persuasiveness, and
quality.
Enquiries call 01 770 611 and ask for the Poverty Competition Desk.

PRIZES
There will be 7 sets of prizes 2 sets (essay and poetry) in category A; 2 sets in category B
(essay and poetry); 1 set in category C (cartoons) and 2 sets in category D (photography
and paintings). Each set has monetary prizes broken down as follows:

1st prize US$1000

2nd prize US$750
3rd prize US$500
4th prize US$350
5th prize US$250

Selected competitive entries will be compiled into a publication titled What Will It take
to End Poverty in Malawi Perspectives from Malawians.