Fall 2007 Essay Contest -- CLOSED

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The Essay Contest is now closed. Winners will be anounced before January 31, 2008.
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Photo Credit: Colin Spurway/Mercy Corps



There are a variety of different perspectives and ideas about what globalization is and how it affects people and communities around the world. To some people it means that everyone is a citizen of the global community and to others it means that large corporations take advantage of developing countries to increase profits and exploit resources and workers. Your task is to use your knowledge and personal experience to write a thoughtful response to the following quote, in no more than 1,000 words:

"Arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity." - Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan

The winner will receive USD 750 and be published on the Global Envision website. The top five essay writers will receive a Global Envision t-shirt.

The Global Envision Fall 2007 Essay Contest is now closed. Winners will be announced on Global Envision before January 31, 2008.



Global Envision Contest Rules

- Entries must be submitted by e-mail as a single attachment of a Microsoft Word or plain text document. It must include a cover page with submission information outlined below. Entries submitted as text in the body of an e-mail message will not be considered.

- Entries will be judged on originality, clear expression of ideas, presentation and understanding of the subject matter.

- All entries become of the property of Global Envision and may be published on the Global Envision Website and used in other Mercy Corps publications.



Submission Information

Name

Mailing Address

Country

Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

School, University or Place of Work

Location of School, University or Place of Work

Your Field (i.e. MA in Economics)





Global Envision Resources

Global Envision Definitions

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