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Published: 28 May 2020 1,081 views
The World Bank Group announced today the launch of the Mission Billion Challenge “WURI West Africa Prize” to seek innovative solutions that augment inclusion of informal workers in social protection through flexible benefits platforms and identification systems.
The West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) program facilitates access to services through foundational identification platforms for all persons in participating territories. The Mission Billion Challenge is hosted by the World Bank’s Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative. The WURI West Africa Prize is supported by ID4D, Rapid Social Response Program (RSR) and Disruptive Technologies for Development (DT4D).
Mission Billion Challenge winners are eligible to receive a total prize of up to US$150,000, participate in a high-level event at the World Bank, and receive mentorship and support from Google Developers Experts.
| Application Deadline | August 14, 2020 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | World Bank |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The WURI West Africa Prize is seeking innovative solutions that facilitate cross border contributions to social insurance programs, such as pensions and savings accounts, by informal sector workers. More than 80 percent of workers in Sub Saharan Africa are in the informal sector, and nearly 90 percent of employed women are informal workers.
Individuals and organizations with a strong passion for developing innovative solutions are encouraged to apply. Submitted solutions to the Challenge will be reviewed by experts in social protection platforms, digital identification and international development protection platforms, digital identification and international development.
To submit a solution, click here
For more details, visit the scholarship website