World bank

World Bank is a reputable international organization that runs with the aim of providing financial assistance and advice to developing nations of the world; in a bid to aid their economic development and progress.

Each year, the World Bank offers a series of programs for academic and professional development. See curated links below:

World Bank/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA) 2018 Call for Proposals

The governments of six African countries, the World Bank Group, and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are calling for proposals from eligible higher education institutions to become a Regional Anchor University (RAU) with a focus of addressing skills and knowledge gaps in agriculture facing Sub-Saharan Africa. Application Deadline: 30th November 2018 … Read more

Call for Papers: World Bank Development Research Group International Conference (Fully-funded to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 2018

 The World Bank Development Research Group based in Kuala Lumpur is organizing its third international conference, with the theme Globalization: Contents and Discontents. Application Deadline: 1st October 2018 To Be Taken At (Country): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia About the Award: The conference aims to bring together policymakers and academics to discuss the consequences of various aspects of globalization including trade, … Read more

Call for Papers: 1st Joint IMF-OECD-World Bank Conference on Structural Reforms (Funded to Paris, France) 2018

The organising committee is soliciting papers on the areas outlined for the 2018 Joint IMF-OECD-World Bank Conference on Structural Reforms. Application Deadline: 31st January 2018 Eligible Countries: All To Be Taken At (Country): OECD Headquarters, Paris, France About the Award: The aim of the conference is to bring together policymakers and practitioners, international institutions, and leading academics to shed … Read more

World Bank #AfricaCAN Story Competition for Young Leaders in Africa 2018

If you are under 40 years old, carrying out great work transforming the lives of socially excluded people in your community—for example, street children, disabled persons, albinos, and in some societies, twins— in Africa, World Bank would like to hear your story. You may become one of World Bank’s Social Inclusion Heroes, and you could … Read more

World Bank Sustainable Cities Global Photo Contest 2017

The #SustainableCities Photo Contest is organized by the GPSC, its partner cities, and the Global Environment Facility, as part of the upcoming 2nd GPSC Annual Meeting. Application Deadline: 6th October, 2017 (11:30 pm EDT, Friday) Eligible Countries: All About the Award: Building healthy and well-functioning cities and communities that continue to thrive for generations is the goal of the Global Platform for … Read more

Enter: World Bank Youth Summit (YS) Technology and Innovation for Impact Contest 2017

Do you have an idea that has the potential to solve a problem or need by taking advantage of the transformative potential of the digital revolution and the technological advances of our times? Does your idea positively impact your community, your country, and/or society at large? If  yes, then join the Youth Summit 2017 Competition. … Read more

© 2025 AFTER SCHOOL AFRICA