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Youth Knowledge Forum Kickstarts Convening Wide Range Of Thought Leaders

And Government Officials

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and United Nations

Development Programme (UNDP), organized the second edition of Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF),
which commenced in the capital city of Egypt, Cairo, on 2,and 3 September. The event was launched
in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports, under the patronage of His Excellency
Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports. The event will set the stage to conduct active
discussions on topics related to education,technology, the mental health of youth, and various other
challenges they confront.

H.E. Dr. Sobhy;H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF; and Alessandro Fracassetti, UNDP
Resident Representative in Egypt, were present at the event,along with various government officials,

thought leaders, and specialists. The event also witnessed a remarkable turnout from a range of young
Egyptians and Arabs.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb said, “At the MBRF, we constantly look forward to playing a substantial
role in the process of enhancing intellectual and knowledge mobility in the Arab world, especially
among the youth. Being the fruitful outcome of our collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and
Sports of Egypt and UNDP, the second edition of the YKF stands out as a strategic knowledge
platform to support Egyptian youth. This event enables them to benefit from insightful discussions
and gain knowledge on key concepts and effective theoretical and practical tools to confront various

challenges in their lives.”

Meanwhile, H.E. Dr. Sobhy said, “The second edition of the YKF is anticipated to serve as an ideal
knowledge resource for Egyptian society across various categories. Through this forum, which
convenes renowned individuals in the fields of science, intellect, and development, we aim to provide
the country’s youth with vital insights that will help them carve a path towards a thriving future on a
personal and professional level.”

For his part, Alessandro Fracassetti explained that UNDP seeks to create a deepening knowledge
impact in the region’s communities and operationalize the youth’s role at local and regional levels as
key priorities of UNDP. Furthermore, he said “Today’s YKF in Egypt is an important step in our
ongoing efforts to empower young Egyptians. By equipping them with the necessary skills and
knowledge, we aim to strengthen their role in decision-making and help them succeed in this rapidly
evolving landscape.”

The inaugural session was followed by a high-level opening session titled “The Role of Governments
and their Policies in Addressing Challenges to Youth.” The session, which was moderated by Rania
Hashem, witnessed the participation of H.E. Dr. Sobhy; H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher
Education and Scientific Research; and H.E. Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Egypt’s Minister of Culture.

The first session of the event was held under the title ‘The Educational Process: Opportunities and
Challenges’ and it witnessed the participation of Dr. Tarek Shawki, Former Minister of Education of

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