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new demographics despite any regional boundaries, attaining our vision of a sustainable
knowledge economy based on innovation and creative thinking.”
Emma Morley, Resident Representative of UNDP in Kuwait, said, “The ‘Knowledge Journey in
Kuwait’ exemplifies our unwavering commitment to accelerate youth empowerment across the
Arab region, empowering them as the key partners in building sustainable futures. In the present
world, nations’ growth is mainly driven by their investment in knowledge, innovation, and human
capital. Our partnership with MBRF and the Kuwaiti SCPD contributes towards equipping youth
and women to navigate global trends, inform evidence-based policymaking, and actively shape the
nation’s future. Furthermore, this initiative is aligned with our commitment to ‘Kuwait Vision
2035,’ which aims to position the youth as key players in creating a diversified, inclusive knowledge
economy.”
The General Secretariat for SCPD underscored that this initiative advances national efforts to
empower youth and foster local talent, in line with the National Development Plan and Kuwait
Vision 2035. The council highlighted that investing in human capital is a key step towards
attaining sustainable development and establishing a knowledge-based economy. Through its
partnership with MBRF and UNDP, the council seeks to develop an environment that supports
youth leadership skills and digital transformation across industries. This partnership will help
cultivate a new generation of leaders capable of navigating future challenges and creating
development opportunities.
The final phase of the initiative follows the path of the previous ones, building on their results and
drawing from fruitful sessions and discussions held across various sectors. It aims to create
practical and strong recommendations that contribute to the development of a knowledge-based
society. The first phase, held in October 2024, highlighted the significance of knowledge in driving
development and the role of the Global Knowledge Index as a tool for evaluating the status and
trends of global knowledge economies.
