penn wharton i4a student initiative: info session

INFORMATION SESSION

Co-Chairs: Bryn Ferguson and Marie-Louise Wiegert

The countdown has begun to September’s summit on the Sustainable Development Goals, with national governments discussing 17 goals that could transform the world by 2030.

Ideas for Action is a Knowledge PlatformI4A is a platform connecting individuals all around the world who have valuable thoughts and ideas about the SDGs, the Post-2015 Development Agenda, and other topics related to the future development of our world.

The competition acts as a catalyst to spark global conversation among young people all around the world and seeks to encourage youths to contribute their own voice to the conversation.

The Best Proposals 2015: Six Ideas from Young Leaders for Financing Development

• First Place: Creating New Microinsurance Products for Remittance Service Providers in India• Second Place: Innovative PPP Model for Promoting Financial Deepening and Inclusion in the Rice

Value Chain in Nigeria• Third Place: Decreasing Poverty in the Mining Communities of the World through the Empowerment

of Communities in the Control of Mining Royalties: An Application to the Peruvian Case• Runner-up: An Initiative to Enhance and Transform the Philippine Nonprofit Sector• Runner-up: Development Impact Bonds: The Power of Participatory Development in Creating

Sustainable Market Demand: A Case Study of Open Fires and Inefficient Cookstoves• Runner-up: Introducing Internet-Based Funding Mechanisms for World Bank Operations

Penn Wharton Ideas for Action Student Initiative

Global Classroom

An online platform that will allow prospective participants to:• Research topics such as the

SDGs and development financing strategies

• Review previous proposals• Become part of a global

community of young people invested in international development

Project IncubatorMarketing & Social Media

Our Goal: To accompany participants along their entire I4A journey, from inception to implementation.

Student groups will support select I4A teams in implementing their ideas. Potential projects can include:• Business plan writing,

investor outreach, marketing, programming, technology solutions, etc.

Support of the I4A website, blog, and social media platforms to build a powerful web presence and establish I4A as a global thought leader:• Tech design, studying

international news related to international development, social media post creation, blog writing, photography

1. Global Classroom• Goal: To design and deliver an innovative and collaborative learning experience

in preparation for the next Ideas for Action competition.• Project scope:

– Build an online learning and exchange platform– Assemble content modules and promote meaningful discourse around

these topics– Manage video conferences with speakers, break-out sessions, etc.– Establish partnerships with universities and business schools around the

world to encourage the formation of both global and regional communities• Skills required:

– Passion for international development– Creativity and an instinct for engaging and inspiring an audience– Programming experience is a big plus

2. Project Incubator• Goal: To maximize the full potential of Ideas for Action by supporting

leading teams in putting their ideas into practice.• Project scope:

– Tailored to the individual needs of the I4A teams– Business plan and proposal writing, outreach to potential partners

and investors, marketing, programming, technology solutions, etc.• Skills required:

– Entrepreneurial attitude and resourcefulness– Excellent problem-solving skills– Consulting or social entrepreneurship experience is a plus

3. Outreach & Social MediaGoal: Support the I4A website, blog, and social media platforms to build a powerful web presence and establish I4A as a global thought leader.• Project scope:

– Update the I4A website and blog– Update the Facebook page and Twitter page daily– Establish new methods of advertising– Reach out to corporate sponsers

• Skills required:– Entrepreneurial attitude and resourcefulness– Creative thinking– Previous experience in social media, marketing, blog writing is a bonus

Open Leadership Positions• Global Classroom Leader: 2-3 members• Incubator: Project Leaders: up to 10 members• Social Media and Marketing: 1 member

• Board positions:– VP of Finance– VP of Communications– VP of Partnerships

Top 5 Reasons Why YOU Should Join

NETWORKCollaboration with the World Bank and our corporate partners provides outstanding opportunities for learning and networking

LEARNGet involved with cutting-edge development ideas devised by our generation and develop profound knowledge in international development

UNLEASH INNOVATIONGain first-hand social entrepreneurship experience and help make a real difference in the world

BUILD YOUR CAREERHigh-profile initiative of immense value for your professional career

HAVE FUNBecome part of an amazing group of people committed to the same issues

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Application Process

• Fill out the application form by September 8th • Interviews : September 12th / 13th • Final decisions will be released on September 14th • First GBM: TBA