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the upcoming Knowledge Week in Kuwait will inspire Kuwaiti youth to take on a
prominent role in elevating the nation’s knowledge landscape, paving the way
for sustainable growth.”

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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