Essay against Corruption
Lëvizja FOL in cooperation with Embassy of the Netherlands in Prishtina and UNDP are implementing the project “Anti-Corruption Education Center” (AEC). This project aims to offer a space to study and learn to students interested in self-education in fighting corruption and being a changemaker.
Topic
Students are invited to write an essay identifying the problem Kosovo has with corruption. The essay must elaborate and answer the following questions:
- Why is Kosovo ranked this high in the Global Corruption Barometer by Transparency International?
- Why is there a high perception on corruption from citizens?
- Are institutions in the right track in fight against corruption?
- What damage is corruption causing and who is suffering most from the high level of corruption?
- What is the role of society and other social entities?
Eligibility
Students age of 19-26, from public and private universities. Applicants must submit their essay jointly with a copy of their ID card.
Essay criteria
Microsoft Word, 1500 words, Times New Roman, Space 1.5, APA/Chicago Citation Style. The essay must be written in Albanian or English. The essay must be authentic, plagiarism is not allowed.
Awards
The first three places will be rewarded.
First place- 150 Euro
Second place- 50 Euro
Third place- 50 Euro
Deadline and submission
The essay must be delivered at FOL Movement, st. “Andrea Gropa”, Nr. 35, Prishtine.
The deadline is June 17th, 2016.