KUWAIT, July 2 (KUNA) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kuwait completed its Knowledge Journey program on Wednesday, with more than 60 students taking part.
The initiative aimed to empower and equip youth with the necessary skills to face future challenges and contribute to Kuwait’s 2035 vision.
UNDP Resident Representative in Kuwait, Emma Morley, stated that the program was designed to develop a promising group of young people, particularly in terms of economic diversity through private sector initiatives or active contributions to government departments.
The program was conducted in collaboration with the Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.
It featured workshops, brainstorming sessions, and lectures, Morley explained, adding that participants submitted work papers by the end of the week focusing on improving various systems.
Ahmad Al-Janahi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council, praised the efforts of UNDP and Kuwait in transitioning to a sustainable knowledge-based economy during a speech.
He described the program as an important interactive platform addressing key topics to support youth and their innovations.
Al-Janahi emphasized that knowledge is now a national priority and a crucial driver for boosting productivity and achieving balance between growth and sustainability.
He commended the papers submitted by the youth, highlighting their awareness, skills, and genuine desire to actively contribute to national development. (end)
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UNDP concludes Knowledge Journey program in Kuwait
KUWAIT, July 2 (KUNA) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kuwait concluded Wednesday Knowledge Journey program with the participation of more than 60 students. nThe program aimed to empower and equip the youth with the necessary skillsets to face burdens of the future and contribute to Kuwait 2035 vision. nUNDP Resident Representative in Kuwait, Emma Morley, remarked that the program set out to create a promising group of youth, especially in regards to economic diversity either through private sector initiatives, or active contribution to state department. nThe program was in cooperation with Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development. nIt included workshops, brainstorming sessions, and lectures, explained Morley adding that the youngsters submitted work papers by the end of the week on developing various systems. nSecretary General of the Supreme Council, Ahmad Al-Janahi, commended in a speech the efforts of UNDP and Kuwait in transforming into sustainable knowledge based economy. nHe called this program an important interactive platform handling a number of instrumental topics to support the youth and their innovations. nHe stated that knowledge is now a national priority and an essential propeller behind boosting productivity and achieving balance between growth and sustainability. nAl-Janahi praised the papers submitted by the youth, for their awareness, skills and true desire to contribute actively to development. (end) r nyt.aai