Youth challenged to submit suggestions to solve SA’s infrastructure challenges
The winning submissions will attract a total of R1.5 million in prize money
THE Development Bank of Southern Africa has called on young people to submit ideas that will help solve some of South Africa’s infrastructure challenges.
The bank has launched a competition that requires the youth to submit suggestions relating to addressing development needs within the bank’s core sectors, such as energy, water, transport, information communication technology and social sectors.
The competition invites entrants aged between 18 to 35 to submit their innovative ideas across the various sectors.
R1.5-million in prize money is up for grabs.
‘As development practitioners we partner with stakeholders to identify development solutions.
‘Through initiatives such as the DBSA Youth Challenge, we look forward to working more closely with a segment of our society that is the foundation of our country’s future,’ said the bank’s Head of Communication and Marketing, Sebolelo Matsoso.
‘With technology making it possible to change the way services are delivered, the development institution believes there is room for more young people to get involved in finding innovative solutions to infrastructure problems that will directly influence their future,’ Matsoso said.
Entries should be original, relevant to society and feasible. The competition closes on 31 August.
Interested individuals can submit their ideas via the DBSA Youth Challenge website, or by posting submissions to PO Box 1234, Halfway House, 1685, Midrand.
The top 10 finalists will have an opportunity to promote their ideas and network with potential sponsors before the three winners are announced at a gala event later in the year.
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