Bridgewater Associates and Global Citizen Launch Global Economics Challenge to Empower Young Changemakers
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In a bold effort to reimagine economic education and empower the next generation of global
thinkers, Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s leading investment management firms,
has teamed up with Global Citizen to launch “Forecasting the Future: A Modern
Global Economics Challenge.”
The challenge invites young minds from around the world to engage with real-world
economic issues through a dynamic competition focused on forecasting, policy analysis, and
innovative problem-solving.
Designed for students and early-career professionals aged 18–25, the program aims to
build economic literacy, promote data-driven thinking, and cultivate a new wave of leaders
equipped to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges — from inflation and inequality to
climate economics and digital currencies.
“This is about more than predicting economic trends — it’s about inspiring critical thinking
and empowering young people to shape a more equitable and sustainable future,” said Ray
Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates.
Participants will be tasked with analyzing real-time global economic data, responding to
scenario-based policy challenges, and presenting their solutions before a panel of economists,
development experts, and business leaders.
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The top finalists will receive:
- Scholarships and mentorship opportunities
- A fully sponsored trip to New York to present at the Global Citizen NOW summit
- Exposure to top financial institutions and policy organizations
- Consideration for internships and early career placements at Bridgewater and partner institutions
Global Citizen, known for its high-impact advocacy campaigns on poverty, education, and
climate action, sees this collaboration as a natural extension of its mission to engage youth in
systems change.
“Young people aren’t just the future — they’re the present,” said Hugh Evans, CEO of
Global Citizen. “Through this challenge, we’re giving them the tools and platform to
influence economic systems that affect everyone.”
Applications are now open via the Global Citizen website and close on July 15, 2025. The
program is open to applicants globally, with a particular emphasis on diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Education experts and CSR leaders have applauded the initiative for blending financial
education with civic empowerment.
“This challenge hits the sweet spot between economics and social impact,” said Dr. Amina
Yusuf, an economist and youth mentor. “We need more of this — real-world learning that
creates pathways to leadership.”