Global Envision, a web initiative of Mercy Corps, sponsors quarterly Essay Contents with a first place prize of US$750 and the opportunity for publication on the Global Envision website. The essay task is to use your knowledge and personal experience to write a thoughtful response to the following quotation:

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

Entries of 1,000 words or less are invited by email submission to contact@globalenvision.org using "Global Envision Essay Contest" in the subject line.

The deadline for application is December 15 2007.

Global Envision Contest Rules

• Entries must be submitted by email as a single attachment of a Microsoft Word or plain text document, and must include a cover page that includes submission information (as outlined below). Entries submitted as text in the body of an email 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 should include:

• 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)

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