The World Policy Conference 2024 will be held in South Africa (50 scholarships will be fully funded)
Greetings to you all. Every year, professionals, leaders, volunteers, and students from all walks of life come together in South Africa for a global policy conference to discuss ideas, share stories, and address issues on the ground. To provide a forum to work together to find solutions. WPC 2024 for Global Issues will be held from 24 November to 27 November 2024 in the bustling South African city of Cape Town. Fifty fully-supported scholarships include airfare, lodging, meals, and conference admission.
No English language test, including TOEFL or IELTS, is required. Citizens of the countries are welcome to participate in the WPC. The Headway Institute of Strategic Alliances (HISA) is in charge of organizing the conference. They have organized some wonderful events before. View a gallery of past HISA events. The World Policy Conference will now serve as a global hub for addressing the most pressing issues facing the planet. Additional information is provided below.
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Ability
- Any nationality is eligible to apply.
- Accessible to legislators, legislative aides, decision-makers, scholars, and delegates of national and international organizations.
- Participation is open to professionals, researchers, students, and members of civil society organizations.
- Can be from any degree and any field of study.
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Information on the 2024 Global Policy Conference in South Africa
- The host country is South Africa.
- Where: Cape Town
- Conference Dates: November 24, November 27, 2024
- The deadline is 10 October 2024.
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Benefits and advantages of WPC in South Africa
50 fully funded scholarships: (includes airfare, lodging, meals, and conference access)
One hundred complimentary conference passes (partially funded): (includes forum access, meals, cocktails, networking opportunities, and a formal dinner).
Themes and objectives of the WPC
Promoting Human Rights: Emphasizing the importance of human rights and ensuring that advanced measures are taken to protect and uphold the rights of every individual.
Ensuring a sustainable and just future by incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into legislation.
Encourage inclusive governance: Ensure that diverse perspectives are represented in the policy-making process.
Enhancing international cooperation: Using legislative cooperation to close the gap on global issues such as social justice, economic injustice, and climate change.
Youth engagement: empowering aspiring leaders to influence policy and shape the future.
Important subjects and format
The following key themes will be the focus of a number of plenary talks, panel discussions, workshops and interactive dialogues during the Global Policy Conference.
Government and Democracy
- Keeping the government accountable and transparent
- The Place of Technology in Contemporary Democracies
- Electoral reform for free and fair voting
Social justice and human rights
- Techniques for fighting inequality and discrimination
- Defending the rights of Indigenous peoples
- The future of human rights in the digital age
Sustainable Development Goals
- Approaches to climate action through legislation
- Alleviating poverty and encouraging economic growth
- Health and Wellbeing: Innovative Policies
Youth Participation in the Democratic Process:
- Youth and Future Leadership
- To guide and inspire the next generation
- Youth-led initiatives for sustainable development
Global security and peace
- Use of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts
- Strengthening the Framework for International Law
- Building communities that are resilient in post-conflict areas.
Expected results
- Policy recommendations
- Youth Action Plans
- Dedicated to human rights
- Sustainable Development Roadmap
- Alliances and Partnerships.
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Application fee: $16.5
How can I apply to the Global Policy Conference in South Africa in 2024?
Apply online, making sure to answer every question. The official website link is given below.