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YOUTH INNOVATION
CHALLENGE FOR PEACE
INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP
UNDP SOUTH SUDAN AUGUST 2016
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HERE’S THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COVERED IN THIS WORKSHOP:
Innovation Principles
Competition Process
Rules Explanation
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
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WHAT IS THE YOUTH INNOVATION
CHALLENGE FOR PEACE?
We’re looking for out-of-the-box innovative ideas designed to engage youth in peace building and as agents of change in South Sudan.
We’re looking for ideas that can be tested on involving the youth in constructive ways in peace building.
We’re looking for community members to provide creative solutions that can help build a better tomorrow.
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WHAT IS INNOVATION?
INNOVATION is
THE INTRODUCTION OF
SOMETHING NEW
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INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
INNOVATION
requires
CREAVITY
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Creativity is used to refer to the act of producing
new ideas and approaches to solve problems.
Innovation is the process of both generating and
applying such ideas in a specific context to solve
problems.
INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
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INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
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INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
INNOVATION
is the
laying,
incubation,
and hatching
of an egg
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INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
can be a technology solution
a non-technical solution that is fresh
OR
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INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
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INNOVATION PRINCIPLES
INNOVATION USES
PEOPLE’S SKILLS
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All we are looking for are
not funding proposals.
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QUESTION AND ANSWER
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WHAT ARE THE KEY STEPS
IN THE COMPETITION?
Phase 1: You’re here!
6 SEPTEMBER: Idea submission deadline
Phase 2: Judges select 5 semi-finalists
Phase 3: Semi-finalists refine their ideas
Attend a single day hackathon, receive
mentorship, and prepare
Phase 4: Final presentation and awards ceremony
Winners announced
Prizes range from USD $4,000 – $10,000
Phase 5: Pilot implementation support
Mentoring, project partnerships, and funding guidance
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WHAT ARE THE
COMPETITION RULES?
One entry per individual, group of individuals, or organization
Ideas must be received by UNDP by 6 September
Ideas need to be original works of applicants
Submissions should be in English
Ideas/solutions can utilize different languages as part of their plans
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE
TO PARTICIPATE?
Citizen or permanent resident of South Sudan
Youth ages 18-34 years old
Individuals, groups, organizations or associations
Applicants should be located in South Sudan
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HOW ARE THE PRIZES
BEING AWARDED?
Three finalists will receive a prize to pilot their innovation ideas:
1st Prize: USD 10,000
2nd Prize: USD 6,000
3rd Prize: USD 4,000
This challenge is about the process and not the award of the prize. The
ideas of the five pre-selected semi-finalists will be further developed throughout the
process.
The prize money can only be used for finalization of the innovation. The
payments to be made to the three winners will be closely linked to deliverables set
to finalize the innovative idea. Payments will only be made after milestones are
achieved and invoices are being submitted.
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HOW WILL IDEAS
BE JUDGED?
Completeness of required
information
Creativity and originality of idea
Addresses the issue: does the idea
engage youth in peace?
Viable in the long-term and
financially sustainable
Number of youth and general
population who could benefit
Implementable and realistic
Scalable and replicable
Gender and social inclusion
consideration
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HOW CAN IDEAS
BE SUBMITTED?
Fill out the Official Competition Entry Form in full
Via email: [email protected]
Or deliver to our office: UNDP Compound, Plot no. 21,
Ministries Road, P.O Box 410, Juba – South Sudan
Entry forms and other documents can be found at:
www.bit.ly/innovationcompetition
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INSPIRATION
Wangari Maathai video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-btl654R_pY
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QUESTION AND ANSWER
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