2015 Macao Economic Essay Competition
To encourage all sectors of society to care about Macao, research Macao's economic issues, and cultivate local research talent, the 2015 Macao Economic Essay Competition is now open for submissions. This marks the fifth consecutive year of the competition. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2015.
Competition Categories
- Open Category: Open to all members of the public.
- Student Category: Open to Macao students enrolled in higher education institutions.
Essay Themes
Participants are invited to submit essays on the following topics:
- Research on Macao's economic development strategy.
- Research on various economic policies in Macao.
- Research on accelerating the construction of Macao as "One Center, One Platform".
- Research on Macao's industrial development and appropriate economic diversification.
- Research on Macao's participation in regional economic cooperation (including "Free Trade Zones").
- Research on Macao's role in the national "Belt and Road" strategy.
- Forward-looking research on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" in Macao.
- Investigative research on various livelihood and economic policies in Macao.
Submission Guidelines
- Participants may submit a maximum of two essays.
- Essays should be titled by the author and written primarily in Chinese.
- Essays must be formatted according to academic paper standards (formatting suggestions can be referenced from the Collection of Excellent Macao Economic Essays or the Macao Economy journal published by the Association in previous years).
- Completed entry forms must be submitted along with the essay, either in person or via email to the Association.
- Important: The essay itself must not contain or mention any personal information of the author.
Prizes & Awards
Awards will be given in each category, consisting of a certificate and a cash prize.
Student Category Prizes:
- First Prize (1 winner): MOP 5,000 + Certificate
- Second Prize (2 winners): MOP 3,000 + Certificate
- Third Prize (3 winners): MOP 2,000 + Certificate
- Merit Award (multiple winners): MOP 500 + Certificate
Open Category Prizes:
- First Prize (1 winner): MOP 10,000 + Certificate
- Second Prize (2 winners): MOP 5,000 + Certificate
- Third Prize (3 winners): MOP 3,000 + Certificate
- Merit Award (multiple winners): MOP 500 + Certificate
Judging & Results
- Awards will be determined by a panel of scholars and experts appointed by the Association.
- The judging results will be announced in major Chinese newspapers in Macao and on the Association's website before the end of the year.
How to Apply & Contact
Interested participants are advised to read the competition rules carefully.
- Competition rules and entry forms are available for pickup at the Association's office, Cultura Book Store, and Star Light Bookstore, or for download from the website.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 28356030
- Address: Flat A, 12/F, Oriental Centre, 14 Rua da Praia do Bom Parto (Oriental Lane), Macao
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30–13:00 & 15:00–18:30
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.acemacau.org
