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knowledge domain, as well as its role in shaping societies’ intellectual landscape. Such events serve as an
ideal avenue to foster innovation, exchange expertise, and bolster essential skills, empowering communities

to anticipate and address future challenges. We hope 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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