4th International Conference on Financing for Development (Fully Funded)
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4th International Conference on Financing for Development – Youth Participation Application Seville, Spain | 30 June – 3 July 2025
Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has veered off course. For instance, decades of advancements in reducing poverty and hunger have slowed significantly, and in some regions, these gains have even reversed. Meanwhile, many developing economies are grappling with overwhelming debt, which hampers the critical investments needed to advance the SDGs. However, within these challenges lies a promising opportunity. Specifically, the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) offers a vital platform to overhaul financing systems at all levels, including efforts to reform the international financial architecture. Notably, the International Conferences on Financing for Development stand alone as the only gatherings where leaders from governments worldwide, alongside representatives from international and regional organizations, financial and trade bodies, businesses, civil society, and the UN System, come together at the highest levels. As a result, these events foster enhanced global cooperation.
To ensure youth voices are heard, the United Nations Youth Office is sponsoring up to five young individuals (aged 18-35) to attend the FFD4 in person.
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Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must be citizens of one of the following countries:
- Afghanistan
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Libya
- State of Palestine
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tunisia
The selection process, managed by the UN Youth Office with input from partners like its Youth Reference Group, will prioritize several factors. For example, it will focus on achieving gender balance, ensuring geographical diversity, and amplifying underrepresented youth voices. Moreover, preference will be given to applicants who have had little to no prior involvement with the UN. On the other hand, please note that individuals currently under contract with the UN are not eligible for sponsorship.
Deadline
The deadline for this scholarship is: Thursday 10 April 2025 by midnight ET.
How to apply
Before applying, it’s essential to review the application guidance, which is available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l0b_drp7QDrWsq-V-vWM9Ib-u3Uj_8tE?usp=sharing.
Due to the expected high number of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to the UN Youth Office at unyouthparticipation@un.org.
Your perspective is crucial in shaping the future of global financing! We eagerly await your application and look forward to welcoming you to FFD4 in Seville!
