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Press Release

Mr. Sherif Eltokali, Deputy Resident Representative - UNDP Kuwait, said: “The upcoming

Knowledge Week will showcase the immense potential of Kuwaiti youth and their role in driving
sustainable development. Through this initiative, we seek to nurture an environment that

promotes public-private collaboration, in line with the nation’s ongoing efforts to achieve

economic diversification.”

Ms. Eman Al-Sharrah, Director of the National Knowledge Economy Center, said: “The
‘Knowledge Journey in Kuwait’ initiative marks a key milestone in realizing the objectives of

‘Kuwait Vision 2035’ and fostering a knowledge-driven society. Events like this drive cross-sector
collaboration and empower young people to take on leadership roles as we build a sustainable

economy. The initiative will also offer youth the essential tools for embracing innovation and
strategic thinking, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.”

The ‘Knowledge Journey’ has been divided into various phases to promote active participation in
the workshops and dialogue sessions with decision-makers. The first phase, which was conducted

on October 22, 2024, focused on analyzing and gaining insights into the nation’s present
knowledge ecosystem and reviewing the results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2023.

The second phase, slated for February 5 – 6, will explore the role of innovation and information
and communication technology (ICT) as transformative forces in the global economy. It will also

discuss how technology, research and development, and digital literacy can be leveraged to drive
sustainable development in the Middle East region. On the second day, the need to redesign

educational systems in line with future needs and the importance of lifelong learning and
vocational training will be explored.

The third phase, titled ‘Knowledge Week,’ will be held from April 20-24, 2025, marking the
conclusion of the ‘Knowledge Journey’ initiative. The five-day-long discussions will revisit key

insights and outcomes of previous phases, with participants presenting their proposals and plans
for advancing the knowledge economy to decision-makers. Youth participants can now register

for the upcoming phases of the ‘Knowledge Journey’ via the following link:
https://bit.ly/KKJ_CFAAr.