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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.

The ‘Knowledge Journey in Kuwait’ builds on the impressive success of the ‘Knowledge
Week’ initiatives held in Jordan and Egypt in 2019 and 2020, respectively. It supports
broader global efforts to cultivate knowledge-based societies, aligning with Kuwait’s
‘Third National Development Plan’ and ‘Kuwait Vision 2035.’

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