UNFPA is looking for an implementing agency to design and conduct a youth innovation challenge on digital inclusion, aiming to:

● Build a network for young innovators, older persons, innovation stakeholders, the private sector, government and UNFPA to create an enabling enviornemnt for people of all ages in the digital world, and to ensure that no one is left behind. 
● Work with innovative young people to unit them and build their capacity to address development challenges through innovative thinking and effective actions. 
● Reduce digital exclusion for older persons, especially vulnerable groups such as women and people with disabilities, to ensure that they receive the full benefits of the digital age.

The topic of the innovation challenge will be promoting “age-friendly design” for digital products and services.

Please submit the above required documents in English to china.office@unfpa.org by 30 June 2023 COB Beijing time, with an email subject title: “Submission for the UNFPA Innovation Challenge Implementation: your agency’s name.” 

For inquiries, please contact Haoran Zheng at haoran@unfpa.org.