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9/5/24, 1:40 PM Youth Knowledge Forum kickstarts convening wide range of thought leaders and government officials
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 Egypt; Dr. Hossam Badrawi, National Dialogue Advisor; Maged Harby, General
Manager of EdVentures; and Abdalla Armash, President of Cairo University Students Union

and Former President of the Egyptian School Students Union.
The session covered topics such as the methods for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in
educational systems, the role of educational systems and training programs in advancing the

youth leadership sector, and requisite skills for the youth to keep up with the demands of the

global labor market. Furthermore, the session covered areas including the risks associated
with relying on AI techniques to replace teachers’ intervention and reduce human interaction,
and the digital skills that the youth require to optimally leverage them in the education

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