The Ideas for 2040 prize invites essays of 2,500 to 4,000 words that map practical, evidence-based paths to continental trade, mobility or knowledge integration.
The prize pool totals USD 10,000 across three winners, and winning essays are published across the Global South Connections network.
The prize is open to writers under 35 based anywhere in the Global South. Submissions are judged blind by a pan-continental panel.