The Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania launches the "Country project - Romania 2050" contest, a national competition dedicated to those who want to contribute to the future of this country. The competition is looking for the most solid, documented and applicable strategic plans for Romania in 2050, created by young people and specialists willing to think long-term and propose concrete solutions for the national development.

Scopul proiectului este să stimuleze gândirea strategică și implicarea civică, dar și să creeze un portofoliu de viziuni și politici care pot fi ulterior implementate. Cele mai bune două proiecte vor fi premiate cu câte 100.000 de lei.

Topic and objectives of the competition:

Romania currently lacks a long-term development plan. The national competition "Country project - Romania 2050" provides the platform through which visionary ideas can be brought together in an implementable, reasoned and coherent direction.

Participants are asked to develop a strategic plan for Romania in 2050 that answers key questions:

• What will Romania look like in 2050?
• In which directions should Romania evolve?
• What measures are needed to sustain economic growth, progress in education and health?
• What are the solutions to the demographic crisis and geostrategic positioning?
• What reforms are needed in education, health, economy, digitalization and environment?

Projects must be realistic, feasible and documented and include strategic objectives, clear measures, performance indicators and an implementation plan.

How to sign up:

Registration is done exclusively online, on the dedicated competition page, by filling in the form and uploading the following documents:

• The project in PDF format (max. 1 GB + optional visual annexes);
• CV (max. 2 pages);
• Statement of originality;
• GDPR agreement.

Recommended structure for the project: contextual analysis, vision, strategic objectives, measures and policies, implementation plan, key indicators, impact assessment, risks and mitigation measures, bibliography.

Who can participate:

The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over:

• Young people (18-30 years old) - pupils, students, masters, PhD students;
• Specialists - people with experience in fields such as economics, education, health, public policy, technology, sociology, entrepreneurship.

Romanian citizens from within the country and diaspora can participate. Participation is individual.

Awards and recognition:

Two equal prizes will be awarded:

• Premiul pentru viziunea tinerei generații (18–30 ani)
• Premiul pentru viziunea specialistului

The winning projects will be published and promoted, becoming a reference source for debate and public policy.

Project evaluation:

The projects will be judged by a jury of leading intellectuals and practitioners in the fields of education, health, innovation, geopolitics and economics.

A project with a long-term legacy

Country project - Romania 2050 is not just a contest but an exercise in national leadership. Through this initiative, the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is building a library of strategic visions, available to the public and decision-makers, that can positively influence Romania's future.

Full details can be found in the competition rules.