2nd EAC University Students’ Debate Planned for 2-3 September 2013 East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, 18 July 2012: The 2nd EAC University Students’ Debate on Regional Integration is slated for 2 – 3 September 2013. The Debate whose theme is: “Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges arising from the EAC Integration for Youth in East Africa” aims at promoting continuous dialogue among the youth and to interest them in advocating for regional integration initiatives. Participation The Debate will be based on a topical issue related to the EAC integration. It will be moderated by five judges with expertise on the specific area of discussion and on the overall area of EAC integration in general and political integration in particular. Six participants will be selected from each of the EAC Partner State, drawn from national universities, public, private and other institutions of higher learning. The participants will be either on the opposition or proposition side but the Secretariat reserves the prerogative to ensure that both sides have equitable membership. Participation in this debate is limited to students who are in their second year at the university pursuing a degree. Students who participated in the 1st debate need not to apply to give an opportunity to others to take part. Interested applicants with good analytical and communication skills; and a good command of English are encouraged to apply. Please note that the Debate will be conducted in English. Applicants who are interested to participate should apply by explaining why they are interested to participate, indicate which University they come from and the Year of Study. In addition, applicants are expected to write an essay on “Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges arising from the EAC Integration for Youth in East Africa”. The essay should not exceed 2 pages, bookman old style font with single line spacing. Lastly, applicants are required to attach their CVs, copies of their national ID and University Identity Card. Please send your applications to – EAC- Nyerere Centre for Peace Research, on Email: eac(at)eachq.org and copy Ms Barbara Kaboha, Program Assistant, Nyerere Centre for Peace Research, on email – BKaboha(at)eachq.org and Pamela Kanora, Research Assistant, Political Affairs, on email PKanora(at)eachq.org . The application should reach EAC not later than 2nd August, 2013. The East African Community Secretariat will cover transport expenses, accommodation and meals for the participants during the two days event. Application Guidelines are available here: ncpr.eac.int/index.php? option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=54&Itemid=149 Notes to Editors: In 2012, the Secretariat held the 1st EAC University Students Debate on Regional Integration. The debate attracted over 100 students and 15 lecturers from public, private and other higher institutions of learning. In addition, the debate also brought together representation from private sector, civil society, media, technocrats and academia. Six participants were drawn from each Partner States making a total of 30 debaters As an outcome of the 1st Debate, 5 EAC Youth Ambassadors were appointed as focal points in their respective Universities. The EAC Youth Ambassadors in collaboration with the EAC Secretariat have sensitized their peers on the EAC integration processes, benefits and challenges. This has enhanced increased awareness on regional integration and networking among institutions of higher learning in the region. ___________________________________ For more information please contact: Owora Richard Othieno, Head of Department; Corporate Communications and Public Affairs; Tel: +255 784 835021; Email: othieno(at)eachq.org
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